Simply Seamless BFPHTL Installation Guide
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1. Simply Seamless Carpet Tile Installation Guidelines and Recommendations Tools Needed Tape Measure Chalk Line Razor Blade Knife Straight Edge Prior to Installation The floor should be smooth flat clean dry and free of any debris that could affect adhesive Remove anything that is not well adhered to the floor It is recommended to remove or seal old adhesives Damp mopping and vacuuming is recommended to ensure that floor is clean Fill all cracks and depressions that might impact the finished floor with appropriate floor filler 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 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 at this point and you may choose to lay the tiles either in a straight grid or use a horizontal ashlar or brick pattern Once you are ready simply remove the liner from the back of the tile and align the tile with the two chalk lines Check the arrows on the back of the tile and take care th2. at 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 Butt the tiles snugly but do not compress the tiles When you get to the perimeter cut measure the size needed and mark the tile 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 direction as the other tile in the room Cut tile from the back and position the cut edge at the wall When you have completed the installation vacuum the carpet and stand back to admire your new floor Make sure floor is clean and ready for carpet Chalk Line Layout Starting Tile Standard Installation Horizontal Ashlar Brick Installation Optional Layout
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