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Avoids high removal cost which normally exceeds installation economy.
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Minimizes floor preparation and helps conceal irregularities.
Carpet with separate cushion can mask surface irregularities found on most concrete floors and eliminate the need for costly sub-floors and special finishes.
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Ensures a luxurious feel.
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Pile face protected from matting and damage.
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Ease of maintenance.
Maintenance is more effective, since most vacuum cleaners “lift” the carpet to provide air circulation and therefore ensure maximum cleaning power.
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Facilitates pattern matching.
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Carpet lasts longer.
The life of the carpet is improved by as much as 50% if installed over cushion.
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Lighter-weight carpet can be used.
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Acoustical properties are more than doubled.
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Adds to “R” value.
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Watermarking (puddling).
Starts sooner on a direct glue-down application (Dupont Report to the Canadian Carpet Institute).
- “R” value : suitable for radiant heated floors.
