Basics of Carpet Installation

Carpet Installation MethodsStretch-in InstallationThere are situations in which the specifier will wish to utilize the stretch-in method. Its selection may be for one of the following reasons:    Provides enhanced underfoot comfort, acoustical properties (i.e., higher noise reduction coefficients and higher impact noise ratings) when installed with separate cushion    Increases thermal insulation (R-value)    Can be used over floors that are unsuitable for glue-down    Patterned carpet may be more easily matched    Corrective measures, such as seam repair, may be easier to perform    Removal costs usually are less than the removal of an adhered installationStretch-in installations should be avoided:    On ramps and inclines    Where office systems furniture and demountable partitions are utilized    Where heavy rolling traffic is likely    Where there is excessive humidity    When carpet has a unitary backing or other backing systems designed only for glue-down installationDirect Glue-down Installation    Suitable for rolling traffic and ramp areas    Seams are more durable since there is no vertical flexing    Minimized buckling in buildings that have HVAC systems turned off for extended periods of time    No restretch situations    Facilitates access to electrical and telephone lines under floor    Practically eliminates incidences of seam peaking    No restrictions to area size    Intricate border and inlay possibilities    Usually less expensiveDouble Glue-down Installation    Combines the stability of direct glue-down carpet with the cushioning benefits of a separate cushion, stretch-in installation    Improves carpet appearance retention, foot comfort and overall performance    Simplifies carpet bordering and inlaying    Suitable for wheeled traffic areas    No restrictions to size of areaUnderstanding the benefits of different types of installationStretch-in Installation: There are situations in which the specifier will wish to utilize the stretch-in method. Its selection may be for one of the following reasons:    Provides enhanced underfoot comfort, acoustical properties (i.e., higher noise reduction coefficients and higher impact noise ratings) when installed with a separate cushion    Increases thermal insulation (R-value)    Can be used over floors that are unsuitable for glue-down    Corrective measures, such as seam repair, may be easier to perform    Removal costs usually are less than the removal of an adhered installationStretch-in installations should be avoided in the following cases:      On ramps and inclines    Where office systems furniture and demountable partitions are utilized    Where heavy rolling traffic is likely    Where there is excessive humidity    When carpet has a unitary backing or other backing systems designed only for glue-down installationDirect glue-down installation:     Suitable for rolling traffic and ramp areas    Seams are more durable since there is no vertical flexing    Minimized buckling in buildings that have HVAC systems turned off for extended periods of time    No restretch situations    Facilitates access to electrical and telephone lines under floor    Practically eliminates incidences of seam peaking    No restrictions to area size    Intricate borders and inlays are possible    Usually less expensiveDouble glue-down installation:  This method combines the stability of direct glue-down carpet with the cushioning benefits of a separate cushion, stretch-in installation, as outlined below:    Improves carpet appearance retention, under foot comfort and overall performance    Simplifies carpet bordering and inlaying    Suitable for wheeled traffic areas    No restrictions on size of areaFor more info, check these links:laying carpet, carpet laying auckland and carpet layers auckland