Before the Installer Arrives

Before the installer arrives, make sure that your place is in order: 

·       Clean up

·       Vacuum the old carpet to eliminate dust and dirt

·       Make sure that nothing is hanging over the carpet (e.g. curtains)

·       Hide all valuables

·       Provide good ventilation by opening windows and doors

·       If you decide to remove the old carpet yourself, see Home Depot's Guide to Removing Carpet

 

After the Old Carpet is Removed

After the old carpet is removed, vacuum the floor to prepare for installation.

During Installation

According to your agreement with the installer, make sure they:

• Double-glued seams to prevent delamination and fuzzing
• Power stretch the carpet to minimize wrinkles
• Provide waterfall installation on stairs
• Remove, trim, and re-hang doors that do not swing freely

If you are sensitive to odors, consider leaving during installation.

After Installation

After your new carpet is installed, vacuum to remove loose fibers.  Fibers may shed or sprout for a few days.  Clip the sprouts with a pair of sharp scissors.  Pulling may unravel fibers and damage the carpet. Also, the new carpet smell should dissipate after 2 to 3 days of ventilation (if not, contact the installer).  If the carpet starts wrinkling, call the installer to stretch the carpet.



*Note: Information in this section are the propriety of Carpet.org