Mohawks new no stretch carpet

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Interesting.......... and doesn't come in nylon. I wonder about tucking and seaming methods. It says double faced tape, so maybe just cut flush without the tackstrip option at all. Means more work removing pad, tackstrip and staples. Looks like the pad is built in also? I wonder what it weighs? If pad is built in, how large are the rolls?
http://www.floortrendsmag.com/articles/100885-mohawk-installing-airo-carpet-requires-no-stretching

 

[Nick]

That has to be heavy . Carry a piece in and let us know Hi .

 

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I'd like to see a sample of it.

 

[Floorist]

Maybe like the Velcro carpet?

 

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I missed out on that one.

 

[Floorist]

I missed out on that one.

For a short time someone had a carpet that hooked on Velcro strips that were put around the edges like tack strip. I only saw it once 10-15 years ago.

 

[DarisMulkin]

For a short time someone had a carpet that hooked on Velcro strips that were put around the edges like tack strip. I only saw it once 10-15 years ago.

That was the 3M Tackfast system. You put the tape down and hooked the carpet, then wet it. The carpet would bubble up and then you went back stretched out the bubbles and cut it in. Seams were done with the tape also. You could do all kinds of border work with the system. I may still have some of the tape around.
Also there was a carpet [Domo]that was European That used the velcro system, beings in Europe they take everything with them when they move. That stuff had a fleecy type backing. You could take it and fold it up into a bundle and the creases would come out.
Actually it wasn't called velcro beings that is a trademark, hook and loop is what they called it.

Daris

 

[Floorist]

That was the 3M Tackfast system. You put the tape down and hooked the carpet, then wet it. The carpet would bubble up and then you went back stretched out the bubbles and cut it in. Seams were done with the tape also. You could do all kinds of border work with the system. I may still have some of the tape around.
Also there was a carpet [Domo]that was European That used the velcro system, beings in Europe they take everything with them when they move. That stuff had a fleecy type backing. You could take it and fold it up into a bundle and the creases would come out.
Actually it wasn't called velcro beings that is a trademark, hook and loop is what they called it.

Daris

The one I saw had shrunk on one end. They wanted a bid on fixing it. Told them the truth, I had no clue.

 

[DarisMulkin]

The one I saw had shrunk on one end. They wanted a bid on fixing it. Told them the truth, I had no clue.

Was the tape still there and it came off or was it just laying there? The tape was about the same width as regular seam tape if I remember right.

Daris

 

[Floorist]

The tape was still there. There carpet was short of it several inches.

 

[Roland]

Have got to see it and work with it some. Not a fan of it. I talked with Andrew Smith ( he is the tech that is doing the demo's for Mohawk. Also got to talk with the CEO of Mohawk, voice my feelings about it. They are pushing it hard.Dealers are not happy because they will be loosing out on pad margins. Only a few styles and few colors in the line. Tape or PS glue around edges. Tape at seams, straight edge from back to make seams, no seam sealer.

 

[Nick]

What is the pad like Roland ?

 

[Roland]

It is a felt pad. If I get the chance I will down load a photo of it.

 

[Floorist]

They trying to take installers out of the picture?

 

[Nick]

Thanks Roland , That has to be some heavy stuff .

 

[Floorist]

Is it heavier than Sofbac?

 

[Nick]

That's all i need to know . Broke my back to many times with softback. Thanks .

 

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It is a felt pad. If I get the chance I will down load a photo of it.

Thanks for the input. Love to see the photo/photos if you get time. Sounds like it's success will not be in the cards........ then again, seam tape began that way too.

 

[rugaddict]

Sounds like shaws enhancer back--glue down or loose lay

 

[Floorist]

I won't mess with it. I did Sofbac twice. IMHO it's crap. Won't stretch, won't seam, too heavy to roll out.