Installation of Dow Urethane Carpet

Installation of Dow Urethane Carpet

Sweep and clean surface.
Remove any oil spots before spreading glue.
Roll out carpet full length for at least one hour in full sun before installation.
Use the direct lay-in method as follows:
1. Spread glue down 1/2 of one length using a notched trowel.
2. Allow fumes and gases to evaporate for about five (5) minutes.
3. Using many men, pick up carpet and roll into glue. Make sure glue transfers onto the urethane back.
4. Quickly roll back carpet, careful not to get glue on face. Continue allowing the fumes to evaporate until the glue becomes tacky and has legs.
5. When glue is just about to dry, roll the carpet back into the glue. Smooth out with a 20 - 30 pound roller. Smooth out all air pockets. Check seams for good fit. Continue process on other half (1/2) length of carpet.
6. If hundreds of small gas bubbles appear, check carpet on corners. If glue is not dry pull up carpet, reapply glue, and repeat as explained above.
7. Remember, Dow Urethane is air tight and it could take the glue 3 - 4 days to dry. Air pockets could appear at any time. Do not leave until glue is dry.
8. Air pockets could be avoided by covering carpet with plywood and putting weights on top of plywood. This process could take glue 7 - 8 days to dry.