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How carpet is installed and who installs it can significantly impact project completion
time, long-term performance, total aesthetics and product warranties. Complaints
about carpet can often be traced to the quality of the installation. A complete
understanding of the process will help you make the most informed decisions.
Carpet installation involves attention to the following details:
- Take off of physical measurements from the Architectural Plans to
determine carpet layout, seam direction, and preparation of a floor plan
for the installer
- Project management
- Confirmation and pre-inspection of actual site measurements; in addition to conducting
ASTM calcium chloride moisture testing of each floor (required on new construction)
- Estimation of required floor preparation
- Locating storage for carpet off site, coordination of delivery and unloading on site
- Determining that the carpet materials received are in fact first quality and installable
- Assuring that proper installation methods are followed including that proper
adhesives and seam sealers are used in accordance with manufacturer's installation requirements
- Coordination of carpet installation with other trades working in space
For remodel spaces the following must also be addressed:
- Removal of existing flooring
- Identifying incompatible adhesives, identifying VAT (asbestos containing tile)
from VCT (vinyl composition tile)
- Identifying signs of adhesive or flooring degradation from moisture vapor transmission
An experienced flooring contractor will be able to handle all the installation and project management details. To find an Antron® Service Provider in your area, click here.
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