`Direct Glue Down Worksheet`

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Last updated on 12/02/98

BACKGROUND INFORMATION MADE TO THE INSPECTOR

1. Was the floor clean, dry, and free from oil?

2. Was a written report done on alkalinity and moisture on the concrete?

3. How was the area used after the installation?

4. Was a primer used on powdery areas that was compatible with the adhesive?

5. What size trowel used to spread the adhesive?

6. What was the brand of adhesive?

7. Was proper timing given for ‘open time’ on the adhesive?

8. What was the weight of the roller used?

9. How many times was the carpet roll? Unitary and Woven require 2, between 3 to 12 hours after the first.

DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM AREA BY THIS INSPECTOR

1. Note the style of carpet, its location, and how the area is used.

2. Is the carpet attached to the carpet in all places?

3. Is there any bumps in the carpet?

4. Are there any ridges in the carpet?

5. Are there gaps between the seams or walls?

ON-LOCATION FIELD TESTING

A carpet awl was used to probe the carpet in question. These probes were done randomly throughout the in the carpet in question. This test was done to determined how strong the back is laminated and to compared the unused areas with the trafficked areas. There result of this test were An ultra-violet light was used to draw a reflection from substances with optical brightening agents. Yellow reflection will come from most urine stains; a blue or lavender reflection from detergents. The result of this test revealed that there was Numerous moisture tests were performed using a Delmhorst Moisture Sensor. This test would indicate the presence of moisture locked-up in salt compounds from urine and detergents. The results of these tests showed no moisture throughout the installation.