comercial install methods

Discussion in 'Carpet / Textile' started by Matt, May 5, 2010.

  1. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    so then, your fitting new carpets in a pub. What method would you use?


    Stretch fit or dual stick? why?
     
  2. bladerunner

    bladerunner Well-Known Member

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    Bitter both really.
     
  3. bladerunner

    bladerunner Well-Known Member

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    Are you asking for advice Matt or is this a general topic.
     
  4. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    General topic to see how you all install. :?
     
  5. tedmaced

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    When fitting axminster(not that polyprop rubbish) in a pub i have fitted it conventionally. With a secondary/hessian backed i would double stick without question , to prevent rucking/ stretching problems
     
  6. bladerunner

    bladerunner Well-Known Member

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    Not bad to say that you dont drink Ted.
     
  7. doidgey

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    Yes i agree with you, but border work i would double stick. i always heat seam joins on double stick.


    Steve.
     
  8. Ian

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    FFS you mean you dont use spray adhesive?
     
  9. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    Why do i get the idea this is a genuine question :shock:
     
  10. bladerunner

    bladerunner Well-Known Member

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    Because you asked it Matt.
     
  11. tedmaced

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  12. doidgey

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    I used to do a lot but its dying out now,the biggest border job i have done was at Burnley FC. I was there 3 months doing vinyl and carpet.

    Steve.
     
  13. carl t

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    last border job i did was about 9 years ago at twickenham
    iv got a pub starting next wk but its all in polyflor tiles and a bit of carpet
     
  14. tarkett85

    tarkett85 Well-Known Member

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    always double stick and use hand stitching for joins on quality axminster, ryalux, westex, brintons only use heatseam on polyprop same with bordering
     

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