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Competencies covered

MSFFL3006: Install adhesive fixed carpet floor coverings

Introduction


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This unit covers the tools, materials and techniques used by flooring installers to lay adhesive-fixed carpets.

Before you commence this unit, you should have already completed the introductory unit called: Carpet basics.

That unit describes the basic principles of installing carpet using conventional 'stretched-in' techniques.

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The same general principles of subfloor preparation, measuring, cutting, fitting and finishing also apply to adhesive-fixed carpet installations.

The big difference is that now we will be using adhesive to either 'direct stick' the carpet straight to the subfloor, or 'double bond' the carpet and underlay to the subfloor.

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Adhesive-fixed carpets are more likely to be used in commercial applications, such as offices, clubs, schools and shops.

Its advantage over conventionally installed 'stretched-in' carpet is that you can avoid the problem of wrinkles and buckles that tend to occur over time in high traffic areas when the carpet is only secured with gripper strips.

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In this unit, we'll look specifically at the techniques used to carry out a direct-stick installation of PVC-backed carpet, as well the dual-bond techniques used to install woven carpet and tufted carpet over a cushion underlay.

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Pre-requisite units

There are no formal pre-requisite units specified for the unit of competency: MSFFL3006 Install adhesive fixed carpet floor coverings.

However, you will find it easier to undertake this unit if you have already acquired the skills and knowledge covered in the following units from the Flooring Technology series.

If there are any of these that you haven't yet completed, speak to your trainer about the extra background information you'll need to help fill in the gaps.

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Learner guide titleCompetencies covered
Safety at workMSAPMOHS200A: Work safely
MSFFL3002: Establish and maintain a safe flooring technology work environment
Inspecting and testing subfloorsMSFFL2004: Moisture test timber and concrete floors
MSFFL3003: Inspect sub-floors
Subfloor coatings and toppingsMSFFL2006: Prepare, select and apply smoothing and patching compounds
MSFFL2007: Select and apply appropriate compounds and additives
MSFFL2009: Select, prepare and apply moisture barriers and damp proof membranes to concrete sub-floors
Preparing floor coveringsMSFFL2002: Receive and prepare floor covering materials for installation
Making measurementsMSFGN2001: Make measurements and calculations
Work documentsMSFGN3001: Read and interpret work documents
Hand and power toolsMSFFL2001: Use flooring technology sector hand and power tools


Working through this unit

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There are five sections in this unit:

Each section contains an overview, an assignment, and several lessons. The links to these pages will appear in the side menu bar when you select the main link for that section.

Practical demonstration

Your final assessment of competency in this unit will include demonstrations of your ability to put your knowledge into practice and physically carry out installations of adhesive fixed carpet using 'direct stick' and 'double bond' techniques. To help you get ready for these hands-on assessment activities, have a look at the Practical demonstration checklist by clicking on the link below:

Practical demonstrations and knowledge tests

Your trainer may ask you to keep a log book of the work you do on-the-job that relates to these tasks. This will help them to see whether you have had sufficient practice in the full range of activities needed to satisfy the competency requirements, and to determine when you'll be ready to undertake the assessment events.

Select the link below to go to the first section of this unit.

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