Direct Glue Down
Carpet Installation

   An installation method in which the carpet is directly glued to the sub-flooring such as wood or concrete.

   This is the most commonly used method of installation in commercial environments. This method of installation is generally considered the practical choice for high traffic areas and high stress areas such as educational buildings, restaurants, hospitality corridors, and religious centers. When carpet is properly installed this method of installation virtually eliminates the potential for wrinkles, buckles, seam peaking, split seams, shrinkage, and delamination.

   Carpet directly glued down over hard surface usually will have a shorter useful life than carpet installed over a supporting cushion.

   Additionally, carpet installed over cushion is much quieter, is more efficiently cleaned during vacuuming, and is more comfortable to people working in the environment.

   "Double-stick" installation is the preferred alternative.

   Double-stick is an installation method in which the pad (cushion) is directly glued to the hard surface and the carpet is then directly glued to the pad.

   This installation method gives a much more durable carpet system, in which the carpet will not shift its position or develop wrinkles as it ages and loses its elastic properties.