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Web Extra: Tesserae™ Carpet Installation How to install carpet tiles From "DIY to the Rescue" episode DTTR-601

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	As you install each panel, use your fingers to check that the corners are flush with the other installed panels.
	The end result is a beautiful floor. If a tile is stained, simply remove and replace.

Materials:

carpet knife or utility knife
blades
24 inch carpenter's square
tape measure
chalk line

Floor Preparation

• Ensure that the floor is smooth, dry, and level. Remove any nails, staples or curling edges of existing floor.

• Fill any holes larger than a dime.

• Ensure that the floor is dust free. A sponge mop is the best tool. It may take more than one cleaning.

Planning

• Most rooms are not exactly square. Make sure you account for this when ordering.

• Measure and mark the floor so that there are no cut pieces smaller than six inches.

• A straight wall can be a good starting point; if you do not have a straight wall, a straight chalk line should be used.

• When in doubt, lay out the critical tiles before you start cutting.

• Don't forget to account for doorways, hallways, fireplaces, etc.

• If you are doing borders or inlays, chalk line their exact location.

• Most inlays require that you find and begin in the center of the room

Panel Installation

• Prior to laying every panel, brush any yarn up that has fallen over the panel edge.

• Check the back of the panel for arrow direction and ensure that the arrow points in the same direction as you install them.

• Slide each panel into the previously laid panels to prevent trapping any yarn between the panels. Trapped yarn will make the seams visible.

• Install the panels building a one-sided pyramid.

• After placing each panel, kneel or stand on it to activate the TractionBack™.

Cutting to Fit

• Cutting Tesserae™ only requires a utility knife, metal straight edge and tape measure.

• It is easiest to transfer measurements to the back of the tile and cut from the back.

• You can also scribe cut from the top using a 24" template (or piece of Tesserae™).

Finishing Touches

• Make sure that proper transitions are used where Tesserae™ meets other flooring.

• The moisture barrier should never be exposed to traffic.

Do It Yourself Flooring For more information on flooring techniques, visit DIY's Flooring Center.

RESOURCES :

Arke Stairways
Website: www.arkestairs.com

SAUDER
Website: www.sauder.com

Tesserae™ Carpet by Milliken
Website: www.tesseraecarpet.com

BLT Flooring
Website: www.bltllc.com

HITACHI Power Tools
Website: www.hitachi.com

Porter Cable Power Tools
Website: www.deltaportercable.com

Delta Power Tools
Website: www.deltaportercable.com

Klein Tools
Website: www.kleintools.com

Waterloo Industries
Website: www.waterlooindustries.com

Magnetic Alliance Brand Integration
We apologize no contact information is available.

Gladiator Garageworks by Whirlpool
Website: www.gladiatorgw.com

Benjamin Moore Paint
Website: www.benjaminmoore.com