초록 ▼

New wall to wall carpeting is applied directly over worn broadloom or tile wall to wall carpeting having a backing secured to a hard floor surface (e.g. directly attached, such as by adhesive, to an existing concrete floor) and a top pile surface. The worn carpeting is cleaned and then a high molecu

New wall to wall carpeting is applied directly over worn broadloom or tile wall to wall carpeting having a backing secured to a hard floor surface (e.g. directly attached, such as by adhesive, to an existing concrete floor) and a top pile surface. The worn carpeting is cleaned and then a high molecular weight acrylic ester polymer emulsion adhesive is sprayed onto the top pile surface of the old carpet. The vinyl backing of one or more new carpet strips is applied directly to the adhesive. A fire retardant is preferably included with the adhesive or separately applied to the top pile surface of the old carpet. If desired the adhesive may be applied to only a small part of the old carpet for holding strips of hook fasteners, and the new carpet backing may include loop fasteners which cooperate with the hook fasteners and hold the new carpet in place.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A floor covering for a hard surface floor, comprising:worn broadloom or tile wall to wall carpeting having a backing and a top pile surface;said backing of said worn carpeting secured to said floor hard surface;at least one strip of new wall to wall carpeting having a bac

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A floor covering for a hard surface floor, comprising:worn broadloom or tile wall to wall carpeting having a backing and a top pile surface;said backing of said worn carpeting secured to said floor hard surface;at least one strip of new wall to wall carpeting having a backing with a first component of a hook and loop fastener system, and a top pile surface;at least one strip of material having a backing and a top surface with a second component of a hook and loop fastener system for engaging said first component of a hook and loop fastener system and holding it in secure contact therewith; andadhesive adhering said backing of said at least one strip of material directly to said top pile surface of said worn carpet.