Confirm the carpet and project
We confirm the exact carpet, backing, rooms, intended use and manufacturer-approved installation system. The selected cushion and adhesives, where required, must suit the complete assembly.
Service scope
What's included in carpet installation?
A clear look at the core work, the decisions that shape it, and what to expect along the way.
Installation methods
Confirm the approved system before ordering.
| Method | What distinguishes it |
|---|---|
| Stretch-in | Carpet is tensioned over separate approved cushion. This is common in homes. |
| Direct glue-down | Carpet bonds directly to the prepared substrate with specified adhesive. An approved system may suit stability or rolling-traffic needs; consider future removal when choosing. |
| Double glue-down | Approved cushion bonds to the substrate, and carpet bonds to that cushion. Both bonds and all layers must be compatible; this is not ordinary pad installed with extra glue. |
Core project elements
The service, broken down simply.
Final scope depends on the material, site conditions, and proposal, but these are the central parts of the work. None of the listed systems or supporting services is automatically included in every job.
Assess the floor below
We review surface condition and smoothness, dryness, structural soundness, existing flooring and required moisture or pH testing. Review required repairs, old adhesive and contamination in the agreed scope. Do not cover recurring odor or moisture problems with new carpet.
Fit the specified cushion
Where the system uses cushion, the specified pad is fitted and secured with its seams planned separately from the carpet seams.
Plan the layout and seams
Roll width, room shape, connected spaces, pile direction and pattern repeat shape the layout. Review seam locations before cutting, particularly near doors, turns and strong cross-light. Pattern matching can require extra material and fitting time. A properly constructed seam may remain visible.
Secure the carpet appropriately
In stretch-in work, tack strip holds the carpet's tension. We check strip condition, backing compatibility, fastening and edge space, then use appropriate power stretching. A knee kicker can position carpet; it does not replace whole-room power stretching. Glued systems follow their specified attachment requirements.
Finish edges and transitions
A seam joins carpet pieces; a transition finishes the edge against another surface. Tuck or Z-bar details, binder bars, caps, reducers and thresholds serve different conditions. We review carpet-and-cushion height, adjoining flooring, door swing, exposed edges, wheeled access and the visible finish, including walls and vents.
Your proposal defines the scope
Clear decisions before work begins.
We'll review visible conditions and document the agreed work. Hidden or changed conditions are handled separately instead of being silently assumed.
✓Carpet direction
✓Cushion specification
✓Seam placement
✓Transition style
At the final walkthrough
Check the product and color, pattern alignment, agreed seam locations, stair and runner edges, transitions, doors and furniture reset. Point out gaps, loose edges, wrinkles or exposed fasteners. Confirm when furniture and normal traffic may return, especially after adhesive work, and check that the final scope and warranty information match the order.
Installation references
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