installed [[direct glue down]] [pre-applied adhesive glue down]] and shall
be smooth, uniform, and secure, with a minimum of seams. Seams shall be
regular, unnoticeable, and treated with a seam adhesive. Breadths shall be
installed parallel, with carpet pile in the same direction. Patterns shall
be accurately matched. Cutouts, as at door jambs, columns and ducts shall
be neatly cut and fitted securely. Seams at doorways shall be located
parallel to and centered directly under doors. Seams shall not be made
perpendicular to doors or at pivot points.] [Mats shall be cut to
specified size and finished with a tapered vinyl edge that is glued and
sewn on.]
3.5
CLEANING AND PROTECTION
3.5.1
Cleaning
After installation of the carpet, debris, scraps, and other foreign matter
shall be removed. Soiled spots and adhesive shall be removed from the face
of the carpet with appropriate spot remover. Protruding face yarn shall be
cut off and removed. Carpet shall be vacuumed clean.
3.5.2
Protection
The installed carpet shall be protected from soiling and damage with heavy,
reinforced, nonstaining kraft paper, plywood, or hardboard sheets. Edges
of kraft paper protection shall be lapped and secured to provide a
continuous cover. Traffic shall be restricted for at least 45 hours.
Protective covering shall be removed when directed by the Contracting
Officer.
3.6
REMNANTS
Remnants remaining from the installation, consisting of scrap pieces more
than 600 mm 2 feet in dimension with more than 0.6 square meters 6 square
feet total, shall be provided. Non-retained scraps shall be removed from
site and recycled appropriately.
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