What needs to be considered when using tretford in offices and studies?

Both our INTERLAND broadloom carpeting and our carpet tiles are suitable for residential use. A plastic chair mat should be used beneath office chairs on castors.

Alternatively (without the use of a chair mat), we recommend tretford ROLL broadloom or INTERLIFE carpet tiles or floorboards for heavy-duty use (Class 23 Heavy domestic use / Class 33 Heavy commercial use).

Why is broadloom carpet only available in a width of 2 metres?

Owing to production factors, it is not possible to manufacture tretford carpets wider than 2m. One advantage of a 2m wide rolls is that it makes it easier to transport, especially in stairways.

Are the seams noticeable when several carpet sheets are fitted side by side?

It is not possible to completely hide the seam when laying several carpet sheets. To achieve the best results at joints, you can trim the factory-finish edge and use a spike roller. As a rule, it is virtually impossible to perfectly align the individual ribs in two sheets because the carpet shifts slightly as the glue dries.

Usually, the seams are noticeable initially after laying when the room is still empty of furnishings. In our experience, this appearance soon diminishes due to foot traffic and use of the carpet. With time, the ribs "settle" and the individual fibres become oveapped. Foot traffic crushes the ribs together and conceals the seam so that it is less noticeable. It is, however, not possible to make the seam completely "invisible".

What do I need to consider when laying tretford on stairs?

tretford Interland or Ever broadloom is recommended on domestic stairs with stair nosing or profiles.  We recommend tretford ROLL for stairs with heavy traffic/commercial staircases. For further information, please consult the carpet laying guidelines for ROLL broadloom.

What do I need to consider when laying carpet over underfloor heating systems? 

When laying tretford continuous carpet over underfloor heating, ensure the carpet's entire surface area has completely adhered to the subfloor. Observe the recommendation supplied by the underfloor heating system and adhesive manufacturer.

An electric underfloor heating system, for instance, has a supply temperature that is too high, which is why tretford carpet is not suitable for use with this type of system.

Ensure that there is relative humidity during the installation period.

Does tretford have to be glued down?

The entire surface area of the continuous carpet should be glued to the sub-floor with recommended carpet adhesive to guarantee the full 5-year warranty. Careful preparation of the sub-floor is essential for optimum results. Please refer to our detailed carpet laying instructions.

Can tretford also be installed on new subfloors or in basements?

Before laying tretford carpet, regardless of whether it is carpet tiles or a continuous carpet, ensure that the subfloor is dry, level and free of all grease and dust. If the subfloor was recently poured or damp, a moisture barrier or DPM needs to be applied before installing carpet.