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Installation Guidelines and Recommendations
Tools Needed
Tape Measure, Chalk Line, Razor Blade Knife, Straight Edge.
Prior to Installation
Install carpet tiles directly over concrete, plywood, OSB,
particleboard, vinyl, ceramic, porcelain, laminate, and some
hardwood finished floors. Do not install over existing carpet,
carpet padding, or any floating type flooring. The floor should be
secure, smooth, flat, clean, dry and free of any debris that could
affect adhesion such as dirt, oil, grease, paint, wax, or dust.
Remove anything that is not well adhered to the floor. It is
recommended to remove or seal old adhesives, finishes, or waxes.
Damp mopping and vacuuming is recommended to ensure that
floor is clean. Fill all cracks and depressions with appropriate floor
filler or leveling compound. Floor temperature should be between
65 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Store carpet tiles at room
temperature for 24 hours prior to installation.
Installation
Measure the area to determine the best layout. It is preferable to
have larger cuts at perimeter walls. Often walls are not straight
and the cut size may change from one end of the room to the other.
Take into account doorways or other partitions when determining
the best starting point.
Make Sure Floor is Clean
and Ready for Carpet
Chalk Line Layout
Starting Point Tile
After determining your starting point snap chalk lines to use as a
guide. Layout chalk lines that bisect at the starting point and are at
right angles.
Installation should begin in the center of the room. Lay tiles in a
straight grid or use a horizontal ashlar (brick) pattern.
Remove the liner from the back of the tile and align the tile with
the two chalk lines. Using the arrows on the back of the tiles, take
care that all tiles are laid in the same direction. As you lay each tile
brush back the face fiber to keep it from being trapped between the
tiles. Fit the tiles snugly together but do not compress the tiles.
Around the perimeter, measure the size needed and mark tiles
on the back with a felt tip or ball point pen. Prior to cutting
check the arrow to be certain that the fill tile will run the same
direct ion as the other tile in the room. Cut tiles from the back
and position the cut edge at the wall.
When the installation is complete, vacuum the carpet to remove
small fragments of carpeting and debris.
Standard Installation
Optional Horizontal Ashlar
(Brick) Installation
rev.1.27.2020
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