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How to Install Legato Carpet Tiles

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By Lacy Enderson
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Install Legato Carpet Tiles
Install Legato Carpet Tiles
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Legato carpet tiles are easy to install. Any homeowner can do it. Legato carpet tiles are made for long-lasting quality and beauty. After installation you'll enjoy the same plush carpet as if you laid down wall to wall. The Legato carpet tiles are made with interlocking panels so installation is quick and smooth. Legato carpet tiles come with their own non-slip pad built right into the tiles, so there isn't any need to lay another pad. Legato carpet tiles are 100% nylon. They are 22 inches by 23 inches and come in a variety of colors.

From Quick Guide: Carpet & Tiles 101
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Broom Mop Dust buster Tape measure Pencil Legato carpet tiles Glove
  1. Step 1

    Make sure the temperature of the room you will be installing your Legato carpet tiles in is between 60 and 90 degrees F. The tiles will install better if they are stored in a temperature-controlled room prior to installation.

  2. Step 2

    Clean and dry the floor before installing your Legato carpet tiles. Whether your flooring is vinyl, tile or some other material--as long as there are no surface cracks or holes, the carpet tiles will lie with no problems. Remove all tack strips.

  3. Step 3

    Find a starting point. Measure out from each wall 1 foot and place a mark. Begin laying your Legato carpet tiles inside the perimeter measurement of the room. Keep the work area clean as you go by using a dust buster.

  4. Step 4

    Interlock the Legato carpet tiles together until the entire floor is covered, except for the foot around the perimeter. Make sure that all the edges are tight against one another but not too tight or they'll pop up.

  5. Step 5

    Check out the arrows on the back of each carpet tile to ensure all the panels are installed going in the right direction. The edges interlock, and the non-slip backing secures the carpet to the floor.

  6. Step 6

    Fill in the 1-foot edge around the room with Legato carpet tiles cut to size. Use a sharp utility knife to cut the panels so they interlock at the wavy edge and butt up against the wall.

Tips & Warnings
  • Use a sharp utility knife for cutting Legato carpet tiles. Wear a glove to protect the hand that is not holding the knife. Legato carpet tiles do not require any type of adhesive.
  • Do not attempt to cut the carpet tiles with a dull blade as this can ruin your carpet panel. Do not leave dirt, debris or carpet yarn under your carpet tiles.
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