Cri Carpet Installation Standards

In the last issue of proinstaller we shared the important and critical changes to the carpet and rug institute s cri 104 and cri 105 as related to the substrate now we ll outline the revisions of the installation requirements in the new commercial carpet.

Cri carpet installation standards.

The expertise of cri s membership comes together to provide unbiased technical educational and scientific information about carpet and rugs. Cri 104 and 105 for residential carpet is an update for the installation of textile floor covering material that takes into consideration the latest technology in textile flooring materials and. A review of cri 104 commercial carpet standard. Refer to cri 104 standard for installation of commercial carpet.

The new carpet and rug institute standard for installation of commercial carpet cri 104 has just been published and released september 2015. The industry s gold standard resource for commercial and residential carpet installation the cri 104 and 105 standards provide installers retailers specification writers and building professionals with detailed principles and guidelines for carpet installation. First edition the carpet and rug institute 100 s. Disclaimer the carpet and rug institute assumes no responsibility and accepts no liability for the application of the principles or techniques contained in this standard.

By jim walker american floor covering institute. Box 2048 dalton georgia 30722 2048 706 278 3176. A quality installation is critical to the performance of your carpet. Cri 105 residential.

Specifying authorities are responsible for. The carpet and rug institute cri is the national trade association of carpet and rug manufacturers and suppliers to the industry. To put it simply this is a job for the professionals. The industry s gold standard resource for commercial and residential carpet installation the cri 104 and 105 standards provide installers retailers specification writers and building owners with detailed principles and guidelines for carpet installation.

The carpet and rug institute recommends hiring an installation contractor who adheres to the cri 105 residential carpet installation standard for all aspects of the installation. Cri 104 commercial.