- carpet must be cut to size, rolled out flat and left to acclimatise in the room for at least 24 hours
- allow at least 5–15 cm surplus according to length of roll
- do not make any cuts or try to fit exactly until after acclimatisation is completed
- as a general rule, sisal floor coverings should be stuck down using all-over adhesive; we recommend a synthetic resin dispersion adhesive with a low water content
- after laying the carpet in the adhesive bed, make sure to grind it in well, especially at the seams and ends of rolls
- do not cut selvages, as cut edges can fray or be otherwise damaged if subjected to heavy wear (claims made for this reason cannot be accepted)
- cover ends next to walls with skirting board; use covers or protective strips over steps, thresholds or other uneven places to avoid fraying of the cut edges
- depending on room size and application – lay loose, use all-over adhesive or stretch-fit
- joints can be web edge to web edge, an accurate juxtaposition of selvages ensures that seams are barely visible
- Selvages can also be cut; in this case, the individual cut must be made between two unidirectional pile yarns i.e. within the double nap, thereby forming a seam which is practically invisible
- depending on room size and application – lay loose or use all-over adhesive
- surfaces should be level, dry, smooth and free of cracks
- practically invisible joints are achieved by cutting selvages
- seams may be constructed using straight cuts along the thread or a dual cut (product should have approx. 2–3 cm parallel overlap)
- ensure that seams are cut accurately and ground in well
