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INSTALLATION
CHOOSING
AN INSTALLER
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.
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