A dense, low pile height, loop-pile carpet is most often used in heavy-traffic areas Fiber: All carpets shall

be Nylon constructed of 100% premium brand nylon. Fiber system Broadloom - Staple no sold for commercial Construction/Manufacturing: Tufted or needle punch Tuft or needle punch. Surface: Cut pile or looped Loop pile best for heavy pile?? traffic Static Static Resistance Result: Less than or equal to AATCC-134 for measuring the 3.0 KV. electrostatic propensity for the build Static: (AATCC - 134) < 3.0 up of static charge in the carpet and KV then discharged in accordance with
the test procedures

Type Dye Method: Dyeabilities of

nylon are most commonly referred to as acid dyeable (light, medium or deep) and cationic (basic) dyeable. Acid Dyeable Nylonis the most common and it contains positively charged sites that attract dye.

6 moderate ; 6.6 best Solution-dyed nylon with superior colorfastness excellent cleanability is solution-dyed nylon

Gauge distance between carpet tufts across carpet width Stitches per inch stitch rate should be similar to gauge so 1/10 has 10 per sq inch etc. Per inch for 12 ft Pile Height (lowest better)

1/10 -2nd ; 5/64 -1st best

10

; 12.8 1st

Twist per inch more twists better the carpet = major performance factor Total Weight Dont just look @
weight to purchase carpet.

1440 ; 1843 - 1st 3/16" = .188 - best 1/4" = .250 - 2nd best 5/16" = .313 3/8" = .375 Frieze carpet styles 7-9 turns per inch.- best. Higher weight gives better density. Extra heavy traffic requires Over 5000

Density higher density

The weight of the carpet fibers--how closely they're stitched together and how high the pile is--determines a carpet's density. Higher is better when it comes to density.

Found: Pile weight x 36 / Pile thickness Carpet Specifications July 2911

Carpet Specifications July 2911

Color - middle-tones, multi-tones,

patterned, tweed, and heathered tones can hide the effects of soiling

Backing of tile: fiberglass, vinyl back, urethane backed, vinyl/fiberglass, urethane, woven polypropylene, and recycled vinyl, vinyl w/ fiberglass, others. Adhesive Warranty: manufacturers
warranty, which will protect the investment against shrinking, buckling and curling.

Middle tones; tweed, heathered; excellent; patterned; Both fiberglass and vinyl (and combination of the two) appear to be the better choices for heavy traffic commercial environments. What is being use by installer?

Stain resistance Crushing warranty

Appearance Retention Rating Determination for Commercial Carpet R values thermal insulation Acoustics and sound absorption NRC coefficients
at 250, 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz (from low- to high-pitched sounds).

Stainmaster Polyurethane foam cushion or Fiber cushion Class III is best for heavy traffic area. (no class I) Class II 2nd choice. 3.0 ARR for application in a Heavy traffic end use 3.5 ARR for application in a Severe traffic end use

Or sound transmission class (STC E-413. Carpet Tile: sizes: (18-inch, 36inch and even 6-ft), fiber types, pile style types (cut-pile, loop pile), manufacturing types (tufted, needle punch) and adhesive types, but the primary difference in carpet tiles is the backing type.

Rolled carpet: Carpet is manufactured in variety of widths, (12 ft, 13'6", and 15 ft) but most carpet is manufactured in 12-foot widths only. Flame/Smoke Resistance. Class I Radiant Panel Test ASTM-EResult greater than or equal 648 for burning under varying to .45 watts/sq. cm. Class I. radiant energy levels. Radiant Panel: (ASTM E 648) Class 1 wanted Smoke density tests NFPA 258 Result - Pass (less than 450). or ASTM-E-662 for measuring Smoke Density: (ASTM E optical density of smoke generated 662) 450
in a radiant heat chamber, with and without flames

Check where seams will run. Check for dirt and rocky substances minimal for tile. Consider time to install & cost for labor to move and reinstall stacks. 12 foot

Dimensional Stability
Aachen Test DIN-STD-54318 for determining the amount change (expansion or shrinkage) that modular carpet experience when exposed to both dry and wet conditions.

Result less than or equal to . 10%.

Carpet Specifications July 2911

Carpet Specifications July 2911