Before your installer arrives please have areas where new flooring will be installed clear of all furniture/appliances.  If you made arrangements at time of purchase to have your installer move and replace furniture/appliances you should have refrigerators, freezers, bookcases and cabinets empty.  You must disconnect and move any computer or electronic equipment, empty and refill fish tanks and waterbed mattresses and move delicate, breakable objects.  Extra charges apply if installer are required to move pool tables, pianos, bath stools, heavy objects, kitchen islands or items that must be dismantled.
 

Remove all old carpet and padding before your installer arrives unless you made arrangements to have your installer remove it for you.  Existing tack strip should be left in place if you are installing pad under your new carpet.  If your new carpet is to be glued down the strip should be removed.  Pad staples and old carpet edge guards should be removed and the area should be thoroughly vacuumed.
 

Installers performing appliance moving services will reconnect water lines, but cannot be held responsible should leaks occur or for the operation of the appliance.  Any gas appliance with a shutoff valve can be disconnected and moved/replaced but installers are prohibited from reconnecting the gas line.
 

Stools must be removed if vinyl, tile or wood flooring is being installed in the bath area.  Stools must be secured in place if carpet is being installed.  Installers may have to remove interior doors and will re-hang them if possible.  It is your responsibility to trim doors and re-hang if re-sizing is necessary.  Installers will not remove old floor coverings or scraps from the job site but will place them wherever you designate on the job site.
 

There must be heat in the installation area a minimum of 24 hours prior to any installation (wood flooring requires 7 days).  Electrical connections and lighting must be available to installers.
 

Shoe moldings (quarter round) will be removed/replaced during a hard surface installation but installers cannot be held responsible for breakage.  Installers will not remove baseboard.  Your must remove/replace any baseboard if you prefer to have the flooring edge underneath.  If hard surface flooring is finished flush to baseboard it is your responsibility to install shoe molding or other edge covering over the flooring edge.
 

The abrasive backing on carpet occasionally causes scratching or scraping of baseboard finish during an installation.  If customer furnishes paint or stain the installer will "touch up" the damaged area.  Installers will not remove baseboard.  Your must remove/replace any baseboard or other trims if you prefer to be assured no damage will occur.
 

Activate the fan on your heating/air-conditioning system when the installer arrives and continue to operate it for 24 hours to filter air-borne fiber and odor particles.


            AFTER  INSTALLATION  RECOMMENDATIONS
 

Vacuum carpet immediately with a "rotating head/beater brush" vacuum to remove loose fibers and raise the pile.  Do not vacuum directly across carpet seams as this may tend to separate the tufts and make the seams more visible (vacuum at angles across the seam).  It is essential to vacuum on a regular basis.
 

If a "new carpet odor" is noticed to ventilate the area with fresh air.  Most carpet emissions are substantially reduced within 72 hours.  Individuals who are allergy prone or sensitive to chemical odors should avoid the area.  Should continued or any unusual or severe symptoms be experienced notify your physician and contact the air quality program specialist at the Carpet & Rug Institute (800-882-8846).
 

If you experience installation or product problems contact Bloomington Carpets at 309-829-1442.