
Carpet-to-Cushion Notes:
•Wovencarpetshouldberolledagain3–10hoursaftertheinitialrolling.
•Eliminateanybubblesbypressingstraightdownpriortofulladhesive
set up time. Do not roll bubbles to edge.
•Duetodimensionalinstability,DoubleBondinstallationofcarpetwith
a unitary backing is not recommended.
•Neverusearollerheavierthan35lbs.,asthiswilldrivetoomuchof
the adhesive into the pores of the pad and towards the edges of the
carpet, decreasing the strength of the bond in the middle of the floor
where the high traffic areas are.
•Youmustattaincompletecoverageandtransferofadhesivetothe
backing of the carpet in order for the installation to perform properly.
Using the proper trowel will help you to achieve this.
AFTER INSTALLATION
Maintain installation temperature for at least 30 days, and then the temperature
may be slowly readjusted as necessary while still remaining within the 65°F and
95°F temperature range. Large temperature or humidity changes after the instal-
lation of the carpet will cause excessive expansion or contraction of the materials
and/or substrate and may cause installation failure.
PROTECTION OF THE INSTALLATION
Wheel and foot traffic should be restricted for a minimum of 48 hours to allow the
adhesive to properly cure. Premature traffic WILL cause installation failure.
To protect the installation from dirt, paint, or additional work; cover the carpet with
a non-staining building material paper after the adhesive has cured. Never cover
the carpet with plastic sheeting as it will trap moisture and delay the curing of the
adhesive. If necessary, protect the installation from rolling traffic by putting down
sheets of plywood.
The use of protector pads under chairs with castors is mandatory.
CARPET MAINTENANCE
Important – Overwetting and use of chemicals with a 9.0 or higher pH level must
be avoided.
It is critical that the carpet not be exposed to water or cleaning agents during the
first 30 days. Ensure all cleaning products used are neutral pH.
ROBERTS DOES NOT RECOMMEND STEAM CLEANING Double Bond carpet instal-
lations, as this breaks down the latex in the adhesive, which could lead to an early
failure of an otherwise proper installation. Roberts recommends using dry systems
(such as Host
®
, Capture
®
or bonnet systems), which create a minimum wetting
action, as approved by the carpet manufacturer.
Roberts will not be held liable for failures resulting from improper carpet
maintenance procedures.
DOUBLE BOND INSTALLATION SUMMARY
•UseonlyRobertsrecommendedadhesivesandtrowels.
•MakesurethecarpetbackingandcushionaresuitableforaDouble
Bond application.
•Checkthesuboormoistureandalkalinitylevels.
•Cutandrolloutthecarpet48hourspriortotheinstallation.Allowthe
carpet and other materials to adapt to the site conditions.
•Ventilatethesiteduringandaftertheinstallation.
•Allowtheproperopentimeinorderfortheadhesivetodeveloptack.
This is essential in Double Bond installations.
•UseonlyanapprovedDoubleBondheatbondtapeatseams.Sealall
cut carpet edges with
Roberts R5200 Carpet Seam Sealer or 8502
Carpet Latex or Roberts 8015 Universal Carpet Seam Sealer.
•Eliminateanybubblesbypressingstraightdownpriortofulladhesive
set up time. Do not roll bubbles to edge.
•Allow48hoursofcuringtimebeforeallowingheavyfootor
wheel traffic.
•Nevercovertheinstallationwithplastic.
•Donotexposeinstallationtowaterorcleaningagentsforaminimum
of 30 days. Overwetting and use of chemicals with a 9.0 or higher pH
level must be avoided.
For installation questions that are not covered please contact our Technical
Services Department at (706) 277-5294.
See our Roberts Floor Covering Installation Tools Catalog for a complete listing of
our Roberts installation tools and accessories.
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AFTER INSTALLATION
DOUBLE BOND INSTALLATION SUMMARY
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Roberts
®
is a registered trademark of Roberts Consolidated Industries, Inc.
ActionBac
®
is a registered trademark of Propex Operating Company, LLC
Host
®
is a registered trademark of Racine Industries
Capture
®
is a registered trademark of Milliken & Company
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