Healthier Choice FOUNDATION Commercial Carpet Cushion - Manual (Page 5)

Double Glue Installation Guidelines Page 5
Fold sections of carpet back on each side and spread adhesive onto cushion using the proper
notched trowel. Lay the sections in wet.
Seal the edges with the appropriate seam sealer. Then using the knee kicker, deadman and/or
power stretcher, align pattern while constructing the seam using stay nails to hold in place.
TROWEL SIZE - MINIMUM GUIDELINES
(From CRI 104 2002 Ed. P. 27)
Application
Adhesive
Type
Notch
Width
(inches)
Notch
Depth
(Inches)
Space
Notch
Shape
Applied between floor and cushion Latex 1/8 1/8 1/16 U-shape
Applied between cushion and carpet (Smooth) Latex 1/8 1/8 1/16 U-shape
Applied between cushion and carpet (Rough) Latex 1/8 3/16 1/8 U-shape
NOTE: These trowel guidelines are provided for reference in the event specific recommendations are not available from the carpet
manufacturer and/or the adhesive supplier. In the case of trowel recommendations, rough, porous concrete surfaces and heavily textured
carpet backs may require deeper notches than listed above.
These installation guidelines are consistent with CRI 104 published by the Carpet and Rug Institute.
These guidelines have been prepared to provide some helpful ideas and information in the installation of
Foundation double-glue contract carpet and cushion. Anyone installing double-glue commercial carpet and
cushion has an independent obligation to ensure that they implement sound plans, actions, and practices for
their installation and meet all relevant laws, codes, or standards. Installers may vary their approach based on
the needs and circumstances of a specific installation. Due to the multitude of variables that can and do affect
installation practices, Healthier Choice does not make any warranty, either express or implied, with respect to the
accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this guideline.
For more information, contact us at (800) 872-8426 or visit our web site www.healthierchoice.com
Carpet, Cushion, and Installation Web Sites
Carpet & Rug Institute (www.carpet-rug.com)
American Floor Covering Institute (www.carpethelp.com)
Carpet Cushion Council (www.carpetcushion.org)
Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association (www.fcica.com)
Floor Covering Installation Board (www.fcibcertified.com)
International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (www.cfi-installers.org)
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