Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for installation
- Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements relevant to install adhesive fixed carpet floor coverings are verified and complied with
- Floor inspection report is consulted to confirm suitability of floor for carpet installation
- Instructions and/or plans/sketches are read and interpreted to identify the process required to complete work tasks
- Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
- Suitable perimeter finishing, joining materials, metal mouldings, cover and PVC strips are selected and prepared
- Sequence of work is planned, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
- Suitable primers and adhesives are selected and prepared for the installation
- Set out materials
- Lay floor coverings
- Instructions and sequence for laying and fixing are followed
- Underlay is cut and installed to specification
- Carpet pieces are laid out and checked for size, direction of pile and pattern
- Carpet is trimmed to shape as necessary, joins are cut, sealed and installed following manufacturer instructions and Australian Standards
- Adhesives are applied following manufacturer instructions
- Carpet is installed following manufacturer instructions and Australian Standards
- Cover and finishing strips are appropriately fixed for the type of sub floor
- Protective coverings are installed as specified
- Finished work is inspected for compliance with work order, workplace and Australian Standards of finish
- Complete housekeeping