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Workbook 3 covers the areas affecting the most visible evidence of the selection process, the "finished floor." The performance of a commercial carpet can be affected greatly by installation. Only a qualified, professional installer can insure that the job will be completed correctly. Carpet can be installed over a pad or adhered directly to the floor in commercial institutions. The carpet construction and traffic conditions in the use area should determine which method of installation is used. This section of the workbook will cover the types of installation that are available including special areas and concerns.
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Then, once the floor is installed, it must be maintained. The appearance retention level for a carpet can be attained with an effective maintenance program. Color, pattern, and carpet construction, density and fiber type affect the maintenance considerations.
More and more the environment and the carpet industry's affect on it has moved to the forefront. Did you know that while carpet is less than 1% of landfill volume, it equals about 1.7 M tons annually? Workbook 3 will also discuss the environmental issues within the industry, what is being done to reduce any negative affect on the environment, recycling within the industry, Solutia's commitment to the environment, and what you can do.
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