| Comfort, beauty,
warmth -- no other household purchase better
communicates the style and tone of your home. Carpet is
an investment that will last a long time. Proper
installation and regular maintenance are essential in
enhancing your carpet’s performance.
Installation: A quality installation is
critical to the performance of your carpet and will
protect your indoor air quality.
Before Installation: Have a clear
understanding of the services the retailer will provide
and be aware of those that you must handle. For example,
there may be an additional charge to move your
furniture. Discuss with the retailer who will remove the
existing carpet and cushion and be responsible for
disposal. Placement of seams is important. Ask that
seams be placed in less visible areas. Don’t
expect seams to be invisible.
Before the installers arrive, complete other
remodeling projects intended in the room, such as
painting and wallpapering. Vacuum the old carpet to
avoid the possibility of airborne dust and dirt. After
the carpet and cushion are removed, vacuum the
sub-floor.
When Carpet is Delivered: Check its texture,
colour, and style; make sure there are no visible
defects before installation. Among
other things, it requires for proper installation that
carpet must be power-stretched to minimize
wrinkling and rippling. Seam edges must be
sealed with appropriate adhesive to prevent delamination
and edge ravel.
During Installation: New, thicker carpet may
prevent doors from swinging clear and free. The
installer will remove the doors and re-hang them if
possible. If the doors do not clear, arrange to have
them trimmed. It is your responsibility to provide an
adequate supply of fresh air during installation. Open
windows and doors, use an exhaust fan, or operate the
fan of your heating or air conditioning system.
After Installation: Vacuum your carpet to
remove loose fibers. You may notice a slight new carpet
smell, which should dissipate quickly. Ventilate the
area for 48 to 72 hours. If you are unusually sensitive
to odors or allergy-prone, you may want to avoid the
installation area during this period. If you have any
questions about this, contact your retailer.
| In the months following
installation, you may notice these characteristics: |
- SHEDDING—the shedding of loose fibers is
normal and should subside with regular vacuuming.
- SPROUTING—if a single tuft extends beyond the
carpet’s surface, simply clip it off. Do not pull
it out.
- PILE REVERSAL OR SHADING—a colour change that
seems to occur in various parts of the carpet,
caused by light being reflected in different ways,
as pile fibers are bend in different directions.
This is not a defect but a characteristic of plush
carpet.
- WRINKLING—if ripples persist, call your
retailer. It may be necessary to professionally
re-stretch the carpet.
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