Indoor Air Quality / Odor (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Defect Guide

What You Need to Know

• New carpet, cushion, and installation adhesives may emit a detectable odor following installation, similar to odors associated with other newly manufactured products
• Odors originate from raw materials, manufacturing processes, and, in glue-down installations, the curing of installation adhesives
• Glue-down installations commonly exhibit stronger initial odor intensity than stretch-in installations due to increased adhesive exposure
• Odor associated with new materials is a recognized material characteristic and typically diminishes over time as airborne compounds disperse under normal occupancy conditions
• Ventilation, including air exchange through mechanical or

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