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CARPET INSTALLATION
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE BIG DAY:
Before installation:
- Complete other remodeling projects intended in the room, such as painting and wallpapering. Also, vacuum the old carpet to avoid the possibility of airborne dust and dirt.
- When you have carpet professionally installed, most often that includes moving the furniture in the room. However, any delicate or expensive items you might want to consider moving yourself.
- Your carpet installation crew will inspect the carpet either on site or before arriving at your home.
According to the Carpet and Rug Institute, an association of carpet mills, for a proper installation, carpet must be power-stretched to minimize wrinkling and rippling, and seam edges must be sealed with appropriate adhesive to prevent delamination and edge ravel.
During installation:
- Placement of seams is important. Keep them in less visible areas.
- Be sure to maintain an adequate supply of fresh air during and after the installation. Open windows and doors, use an exhaust fan or operate the fan of your heating or air conditioning system.
- Thick carpet may prevent doors from swinging, and, if a door does not clear, you may have to arrange to have your carpet or door trimmed.
After installation:
- Vacuum carpet to remove loose fibers.
- Ventilate the area for 48 to 72 hours. However, if you are unusually sensitive to odors or are allergy-prone, you may want to avoid the installation area during this period.
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