Carpet tiles are supplied in cartons, with the product details marked on the side.

Before you start to lay the tiles, you must check these details to make sure the installation is carried out as per the client's specifications.

The first thing to check is that the product type and colour match the job order.

If they don't match, then the wrong tiles have been supplied, in which case they'll need to be returned.

The next thing to check is the dye lot numbers. You need to make sure that all tiles being laid in the same area are from the same dye lot, to avoid any obvious colour variation in the finished floor.

On the back of each tile will be an arrow that shows the pile direction. When you lay the tiles, the arrows must point in the directions that are appropriate for the installation method specified by the client. Below are some examples.

Directional

Quarter turn

Random

Ashlar

Brick