Carpet

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS PREPARATION Have your interior designer coordinate colors of all surfaces & furnishings. Consider products specifically designed for any unusual endless, i.e. high-fade area. When considering high-traffic areas, level loop carpet is generally more durable than cut pile. Both cut & loop pillar good in offices. To protect the carpet's performance & durability, use walk off mats for all outside entrances & mats under rolling chairs. Each facility must have its own unique maintenance plan for all types of floor surfaces. CHOOSING A VENDOR Choosing a well-established company will ensure a variety of choices & quality guidance toward your puchase The dealer's cost estimate should include carpet, cushion if used, & installation. The installation contractor should use the CRI 104, Standard for Installation of commercial Floor covering Materials and/or the manufacturer's recommendations.
CHECKLIST	DAYS BEFORE MOVE
Write specification for carpet & installation (CRI offers helpful publications). Make appointments with dealers or manufacturer reps & request proposals.	120
Review proposals. Check references of companies under consideration.	90
Select company. Place order.	90
Prepare maintenance plan to include plans for vacuuming, spot removal, & cleaning.	90
Confirm that order was placed with mill; confirm shipment date from mill. Schedule delivery. Confirm installation date.	60
Check for correctness of shipment. Check for manufacturing defects. (Manufacturers will not replace installed carpet.) Complete construction before installation.	30
Have carpet installed observing CRI 104 guidelines. Ventilate during installation to protect air quality.	30
Have rep out for punch-list review.	30