RHINO FLOORING RANGE Putting Carpet Installation Guide

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CARPET INSTALLATION GUIDE

Putting Carpet

Professional installa-on is a must. Pu1ng carpet in your home correctly will help your home to look its best and ensure that you get the most use from your new flooring. It is important that all carpet is professionally installed in accordance with the Australian Standards Associa-on Carpet Installa-on Recommenda-ons AS2455-1995. Don’t forget underlay. Carpet should be installed on new underlay that is compa-ble with the quality and use of your new carpet.
PREPARING YOUR HOME
Don’t forget to get yourself ready when it’s -me for the carpet to arrive.
Make sure you have made arrangements for the take up and disposal of your old carpet.
You’ll also need to shiM your furniture out of the way to allow the carpet to be installed.
Ensure that you can provide the easiest access for your carpet delivery.
If the outside area is muddy, it’s a great idea to provide an area for cleaning shoes
If you are laying carpet in a new house check that it is ready to go ie. the power is on, the floor is clean, painted surfaces are dry, -ling is complete etc.
PUTTING THE CARPET IN

1. Check the underlay, trims, colour and style are what you have purchased.

2. Now for the skills and ar-stry of the carpet layer. They should do the following:
   ▪ All carpets should be power stretched, otherwise bubbling and wrinkling will occur.
   ▪ Seam adhesive must be used for all seams.
   ▪ Carpet pile should run in the same direc-on throughout the house, sweeping towards the main entrance.
   ▪ Generally seams should run in the same direc-on as most foot traffic.
   ▪ On stairways the pile should sweep down.
   ▪ Extra, hidden carpet should be folded back at the top and boWom of stairs so that as the edges of the tread are worn, the carpet can be moved to hide the wear.

3. The carpet layer has finished and, at first glance, it looks great. You need to check it over though, just to be sure. Before the carpet layer leaves your property inspect the laid carpet for faults and check that no damage has been caused during installa-on.

AFTER CARE
AMer your carpet is laid, vacuum lightly and frequently in the first week to remove surface lint dust and fluff.
For more informa-on on maintaining your new carpet, please see our carpet maintenance guild.
All carpets must be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 2455.1:2007 “Tex-le floor coverings – Installa-on Prac-ce – General” standard and the Godfrey Hirst Carpets Installa-on recommenda-ons as set out below.
Installers – insist on trained professional tradesmen to install your carpet.
Check first – Before making any cut from a roll, ensure your installer examines the carpet and checks for length, quality, paWern, colour and dyelot. Once a roll has been cut, claims will generally not be accepted for these issues.
Power Stretching – All carpets must be power stretched. Bubbling and wrinkling may occur if carpet is not adequately power stretched during installa-on.
Seams – Seam adhesive (sealer) must be used for all seams, width wise and length wise in all installa-ons. Use a solvent based seam seal adhesive on direct glue down applica-ons. On conven-onal installa-ons use a latex based seam seal adhesive. If the seams are not permanently bonded together the carpet may unravel and begin to break down at the edges, causing premature wear. Poorly bonded seams are NOT the responsibility of Godfrey Hirst Carpets.
Pile Direction – Carpet pile should run in the same direc-on throughout the installa-on, sweeping towards the main entrance where possible. Seams and cross joins in the wrong place can spoil the appearance of your carpet and lead to premature wear. Generally, seams should run in the same direc-on as most foot traffic. Seams should be avoided in high traffic areas and kept as far away from windows as possible, to avoid light falling across the seam making it appear more obvious. Ask the installer where they plan to place seams and cross joins before the carpet is cut.
Stairs – On stairways, the pile should sweep down. A liWle hidden extra carpet should be folded back at the top and boWom of stairs so as the edges of the tread are worn down, the carpet can be moved to hide the wear point. Purchasing extra carpet to replace carpet on stairways is recommended.
Underlay – Underlay and carpet are designed to work together as a complete flooring system. Generally, a quality underlay will extend the life of your carpet while giving beWer resilience and comfort. Ask your retailer to match a quality underlay (compliant with the appropriate classifica-on for the intended use/applica-on as per AS4288 i.e. light residen-al, general, luxury, commercial or heavy commercial) with the quality and proposed use of your carpet. Failure to have your carpet installed correctly is not the responsibility of Godfrey Hirst Carpets.
Wrinkling (or Rucking) – Wrinkling may occur aMer installa-on. It can be caused by excessive humidity, inadequate underlay or not using the recommended installa-on procedures, in par-cular failing to use a power stretcher. A competent installer can usually correct this problem.
The Carpet Care Programme – Your carpet represents a substan-al investment and like your other furnishings, requires proper care to ensure that you will enjoy the quality of a Godfrey Hirst carpet for years to come.
Pets – Pets can damage tuMs by scratching at the carpet pile. This can be rec-fied by sewing back the missing tuMs by hand. Re-tuMing can also be a sa- sfactory way of repairing severe cigareWe burns or other small areas of damage. To provide spare tuMing yarn for this process, it is a very good idea to keep a small piece of your carpet aside. Invest wisely in your home.
Preventative Measures.

1. Use new, quality underlay under your carpet – par-cularly on stairs. Good underlay nopt only provides resilience under foot, but it can also add to the life of your carpet. We do not recommend installing carpet over carpet (i.e. using old carpet as underlay).
2. When moving heavy wheeled furniture (pianos, buffets, etc), prevent damage by placing a protec-ve barrier of heavy cardboard or similar between the wheels and the carpet.
3. If you use rugs over your carpet, be sure to remove and clean them regularly. Clean and restore the carpet underneath too. Be certain to check area rugs for colourfastness before pu1ng them back, as the dyes in some rugs may bleed through onto the carpet. AMer cleaning your carpet, remember to allow complete drying before replacing rugs.
4. Door mats – place mats at all exterior doorways and entrances to carpeted areas to trap dirt and moisture from shoes. Clean mats regularly.
5. Exercise extreme cau-on with all bleaches, -le cleaners, mildew removers, oven cleaners, drain openers, plant food and the like. They are strong chemicals that can permanently discolour or dissolve carpet fibres.
6. Protect your carpet from prolonged periods of direct sunlight with curtains, blinds or awnings.
7. Even though some carpets are deemed suitable for use on stairs, it is possible pile distor-on (or flaWening) will occur over -me on the stair nosing and tread area.

Moths and Carpet Beetles.
All Godfrey Hirst carpets have insect resistant treatments applied during manufacture. However, moths/beetles in some areas have developed a tolerance to treatments. Good housekeeping is essen-al to control tex-le pests. Regular vacuuming along the skir-ng, under furniture and in corners will discourage insects and reveal any infesta-ons at an early stage. If you believe there may be a minor infesta-on thoroughly vacuum the area (spraying the contents of the vacuum cleaner with insec-cide prior to disposal) and treat the infested area, extending 15cm beyond the boundaries of the ac-vity, with an insec-cidal aerosol spray or dust following manufacturer’s direc-ons and precau-ons. In the case of serious infesta-ons or if the ini-al treatment is not successful, it is recommended you contract a professional pest control operator.
Stains vs Soiling.
There is oMen confusion about the difference between staining and soiling. The majority of stain complaints are actually soil related. For example, many sugar-based spills such as soM drinks and coffee can leave a sugar residue aMer removal if not rinsed out and dried properly. This s-cky residue readily aWracts soil from ordinary shoe traffic and the resul-ng discoloured area appears to be a stain. The same thing happens when spills are cleaned with a detergent solu-on and the area is not sufficiently rinsed with plain water, leaving a s-cky detergent residue. It is important to rinse thoroughly with water and blot dry aMer removing the spill. Note: Do not scrub/rub your carpet. Always ‘dab’ your carpet with a white paper towel or cloth.
Regular Vacuuming.
The most important step in caring for your carpet is vacuuming with a good quality vacuum cleaner which will remove hidden dirt and par-cles embedded in the pile. AMer your carpet is installed, vacuum lightly and frequently in the first week to remove surface lint, dust and fluff. AMer the first week, a light vacuum is recommended at least twice a week and a thorough vacuum weekly. This is par-cularly important for high traffic areas. Keep in mind that walking on soiled carpet permits the soil par-cles to work their way below the surface of the pile, where they are far more difficult to remove and can damage the fibres.
Steam Cleaning.
Carpet should be steam cleaned every one to two years – depending on the usage and colour. It is important to use a reputable professional steam cleaning company who operates in accordance with the Australian and New Zealand carpet cleaning and maintenance standard AS/NZS3733-1995. Shampooing, do-it-yourself steam cleaning or dry cleaning is not recommended.

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