Carpet Installation Tips
December 7th, 2007 | by jeffreywinmart |
DETAILS
Before your new carpet hits the floor, iron out these details. Remember, your retailer will provide you with installation experts.
- Who is responsible for moving furniture in the room?
- Who removes and disposes of the old carpet and padding?
- Are there any extra charges for these services?
- Where will the carpet seams be placed?
ROOM PREPARATION
Be sure to prepare the room for the installation.
- Vacuum the old carpet to avoid airborne dust or particles.
- Make sure the carpet installation is the last remodeling project for the room, after any painting, wallpapering or construction
DURING INSTALLATION
You’ve got a role to play during the big roll out.
- Vacuum the floor after the old carpet and padding are removed.
- Inspect the new carpet as it’s unrolled for the proper color, texture and style.
- Make sure the installers properly stretch the new carpet to minimize wrinkles and ripples.
- If the new carpet prevents doors from opening, arrange to have them trimmed and rehung.
- Ventilate the room well - open doors, windows and run exhaust fans.
AFTER THE EVENT
Set the stage for quality care.
- Vacuum to remove the loose fibers.
- Ventilate the area for the first 48 to 72 hours, so the new carpet smell will disappear.
