Most homeowners leave the floor preparation and carpet installation to the professionals. However, there are several things you can do to make sure the process goes smoothly.
Below are 3 tips for installing carpet:
Preparing for Installation
So you have gotten all your questions resolved and scheduled your installation. Following are a few things you should do to prepare for installation day:
- Complete all remodeling projects in the room being covered, including sanding, painting, wallpapering, etc.
- Remove all breakable items such as lamps, mirrors, pictures, and collectibles and other items from tables and bookshelves.
- Remove any light furniture such as chairs or end tables.
- Disconnect any electronics in the room, including appliances, TVs, stereos, computers, etc.
- If possible, check the subfloor to ensure there is no damage that could impact installation.
- Clear a path that allows enough room for installers to unload carpet and carry it to the installation site. Source: WFCA
During Installation
Your professional installers will arrive with the knowledge, tools, and supplies to lay your new carpet. They‘ll need access to electrical power outlets and an area to store their electrical tools, so be prepared to help them set up.
After the old flooring and carpet cushion have been pulled up, vacuum the subfloor before the new carpet is installed to minimize dirt and dust. Keep in mind that your new floor coverings need to be installed over a structurally sound subfloor. Any damage from insects, water, or other problems should be repaired prior to carpet installation. Source: MohawkFlooring
After Installation
- Thoroughly inspect the flooring once the installation has been completed and bring any concerns to their attention immediately.
- Hinged doors may require trimming for proper clearance once your new flooring is installed.
- Your installation may require touch-up to walls, moldings and baseboards.
- Every installation has material waste. These leftover pieces are most common in irregular shaped rooms or when stairs and halls are recovered.
- The installation crew will remove all waste pertaining to the installation of your new flooring. It is the customer’s responsibility to clean the flooring after installation.
- Allow proper ventilation for 72 hours after your flooring installation by utilizing fans.
While your new carpet is of the highest quality, it is still subject to everyday wear. Here are tried and tested ways of correcting common carpet conditions.
Sprouting If loose ends or “sprouts” extend above the rest of the pile, trim them off evenly with the pile surface.
Pile Crushing All carpet fibers will crush under heavy, stationary loads. Crushing can be reduced by shifting furniture regularly.
Shading After certain carpet styles have been subjected to traffic, you may notice areas that appear lighter or darker than other areas.
Pile Distortion/Roll Crush When carpet is manufactured, inspected, handled and shipped, it is rolled and unrolled many times. Source: AbbeyCarpet
