Installation Guide

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Carpet Type
Applicator Size
Applicator
Approximate Spread Rate
feet2/gal
Approximate Spread Rate
yards2/gal
Carpet: rough back, woven, double stick
carpet to cushion
1/8” x 1/8” x 1/8” U notch
(3.2mm x 3.2mm x 3.2mm)
54 – 90 6 – 10
1/8” x 1/8” x 1/16” U notch
(3.2mm x 3.2mm x 1.6mm)
45 – 72 5 – 8
Carpet: woven propylene, unitary back,
jute
1/8” x 1/8” x 1/8” V notch
(3.2mm x 3.2mm x 3.2mm)
90 – 108 10 – 12
1/8” x 1/8” x 1/16” V notch
(3.2mm x 3.2mm x 1.6mm)
72 – 90 8 – 10
Carpet: smooth back, attached cushion,
needle punched
3/32” x 3/32” x 3/32” V notch
(2.4mm x 2.4mm x 2.4mm)
90 – 135 10 – 15
Vinyl back carpet, double stick carpet
pad to floor
1/16” x 1/16” x 1/16” Sq. notch
(1.6mm x 1.6mm x 1.6mm)
160 – 180 18 – 20
1/16” x 1/16” x 1/16” U notch
(1.6mm x 1.6mm x 1.6mm)
160 – 180 18 – 20
Carpet Tile
1/16” x 1/32” x 1/32” U notch
(1.6mm x 1.6mm x 0.8mm)
220 – 260
24 – 29
3/8” Nap Paint Roller
350 – 400 35 – 45
Note: Above dimensions are given as width x depth x spacing. Spread rates vary with texture and porosity of the substrate. Trowels should be held at a consistent 45-60° angle to
substrate to apply adhesive. Examine notches regularly for wear.
Notes: The above guidelines should only be used when specific recommendations are not available from the carpet manufacturer and/or the adhesive supplier. Rough, porous
concrete surfaces and heavily textured carpet backs often require trowels with deeper notches than listed above.
Typical Adhesive Applicators for Carpet Installation