Carpet installation is an extremely delicate moment, since it
is fundamental for the good final result and for its thermal and
noise reduction properties as well.
Before applying the carpet, it is necessary to verify that the
background surface is in perfect conditions, that it is flat, solid,
non-deformable and completely dry.
Dampness is, in fact, one of
the greatest enemies of the carpet, since it produces mildews which
nest in the fabric provoking bad odour and an insufficient hygiene.
One of the positive features of carpet, which represents a remarkable
economic saving, is that the fitting can be made both on a simple
concrete basement, smooth and regular, both on a pre-existing floor
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If the surface is not perfectly flat, it is essential to level
it, not only to avoid a precocious wearing out and aging of the
carpet, but also to safeguard its appearance and an optimal adhesion
to the surface, which needs a good cleaning before the installation.
Furthermore it is essential to verify that the fabric has a good
resistance to the light, to avoid its discolouring, that it is
of easy maintenance, high durability, antibacterial, anti-static
and above all, in case of installation in a hotel, that it has
been recognized 1st Class for its fire reaction.
According to the type of material and surface bed, the textile
floors can be applied with different methods and each of them offers
its own advantages,:
Stretch-in Installation
A technique which can be used with carpets that have a jute or
synthetic backing. This fitting method gives the carpet a longer
life; it's most important, however, to use an underlay or a felt
backing which improves, not only the durability of the carpet but
its appearance as well. This technique consists in the stretching
of the carpet among small fillets fixed to the floor and provided
of anchor supports. It's an expensive method, compensated however
by a longer life of the carpet.
Glue-down Installation
First, you spread the glue on the floor and afterwards you fix
the carpet on it. It's essential to level and properly set the
surface and it's of primary importance to use a quality glue, easily
removable if necessary.
You will not obtain the same softness of the carpet installed with
the Stretch-in Method and the use of the felt (except the carpet
with a smooth foam backing); the wear and tear is quickened by
the decreased resilience.
Adhesive-free Installation
This technique is the simplest and consists in cutting to measure
the piece of carpet and to simply lay it, with the edges held back
by the skirting-board along the walls and by the special threshold
covers near the doors.
It's suitable only for floors of small dimensions, to cover with
material that do not require joints, and it gives the best results
with carpets with anti-slip backing, endowed with a foam or rubber
underlay. |
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