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Proper Open Time and Slip TimeWhen working with patterned carpet it is recommended that an adhesive be selected that allows for as long a slip time as possible after the appropriate open time has been allowed and the carpet is dropped into the adhesive bed. This allows the installer the opportunity to adjust the pattern as needed while the adhesive still allows movement of the carpet. Failure to properly select the adhesive for any adhesive applied installation of patterned carpet can render it impossible to properly adjust and align the pattern.InstallationNote that these procedures may require modification depending on the type and degree of pattern variation encountered.A. Place two lengths in proper position for installing; trim selvages. Line up seam edge with chalk line perfectly flat and tension free. Fold or roll both widths back three feet from seam area the entire length of the carpet.B. Spread the Adhesive from approximate center towards each end using a 1/8" x 1/16” x 1/8"V- Notched trowel with steady even strokes. When sufficient floor area has been covered with adhesive wait until adhesive has reached appropriate "tacky" stage before dropping the first breadth of carpet into place. Apply a bead of Seam Sealer to the seam edge of the first breadth. Be sure to follow this procedure for each succeeding breadth at seam. Drop or roll second breadth into position, and fit the seam in tightly using a knee kicker if necessary. Roll looseness and air bubbles away from seam. As an alternate to this method of adhesive application and seam sealing, use the Glue2® applicator tip mentioned earlier in this document. This allows both breadths to be dropped into the adhesive with all required pattern matching to be done before the seam sealer is applied to the edges of the carpet. This greatly minimizes the probability of seam sealer getting on the face of the carpet and eliminates any guesswork as to whether both sides of the seam are completely protected from raveling, peaking and delamination.C. The remaining portion of the first breadth can now be folded or rolled back from floor. The adhesive is applied to the floor and after waiting for the adhesive to reach the proper "tacky" stage the carpet can be dropped into place. Be sure to have enough people spreading the adhesive so that after the floor is covered, each breadth is in place within the determined period of open time.D. Roll or fold back dry portion of the second breadth towards seam, spread the adhesive and place the carpet to (3) feet from where next seam will fall.E. Be sure to roll out looseness and air bubbles as carpet is put in place. Repeat above procedures on continuing breadths. For trimming carpet at wall, use a razor blade knife or suitable wall trimmer.F. Roll completed installation with a 50 to 75 lb. roller in both length and width. This will allow proper adhesive penetration to carpet back.Suggested Tools and Material Needed1. Power Stretcher & Crab Stretcher 2. Premium Adhesive as recommended 3. Seam Sealer and recommended applicator bottle and tip 4. Appropriate and recommended transition treatments 5. Knee Kicker (position carpet only) 6. Recommended Cutting tools and straight edge 7. Stay Nails 8. Dead Man and Pull BoardsThese items may be purchased from a local carpet workroom supplier.PAGE 116Designs protected by US Copyright laws shelmarccarpets.com | 888.504.3100 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS