Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for installation
- Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements
- Consult floor inspection report to confirm suitability of floor for carpet installation
- Read documentation and identify work requirements and process
- Confirm sub-floor suitability for installation consistent with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations
- Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use
- Select and prepare suitable finishing, joining and fixing materials based on job requirements
- Plan sequence of work, including the starting point, to ensure efficiency and quality of installation
- Set out materials
- Lay carpet flooring
- Identify and follow instructions and sequence for laying and fixing
- Check underlay is cut and installed to specification
- Lay out carpet pieces and check for size, direction of pile and pattern
- Trim carpet to shape, and cut and seal joins in accordance with manufacturer instructions and Australian Standards
- Apply adhesives in accordance with manufacturer instructions
- Lay carpet in accordance with manufacturer instructions and Australian Standards
- Fix cover and finishing strips suited to the type of sub-floor
- Install any required protective coverings as specified
- Inspect finished work for compliance with work order, workplace and Australian Standards
- Complete housekeeping