June 2, 2008—Bentley Prince Street has launched Contact Release, a unique backing system that uses Free Lay technology to install carpet without adhesives or tackstrip, according to the company.
Providing both technical and environmental advantages, the Contact Release system eliminates measurable harmful VOCs emitted during the traditional installation process, which is now almost entirely odor free. Contact Release is now available on all Bentley Prince Street broadloom products, says BPS.
Using Contact Release’s patented Free Lay technology, a thin acrylic polymer is applied to the attached polyurethane carpet backing, which bonds the carpet to virtually any clean, smooth and dry surface without using special installation or removal equipment. The longer the carpet stays in place, the stronger the bond becomes. While the carpet will not move laterally, it can easily be lifted off the floor.
According to the manufacturer, this new technology makes installation quick and simple, saving time and resources as well as eliminating typical installation problems. It also allows the installer to precisely precut the carpeting to fit the covered area. On certain surfaces such as unsealed concrete, plywood, particle board, damaged smooth surfaces, and metal, a one-time application of an acrylic floor polymer is required.
Because the bond never becomes permanent, carpet can easily be removed at the end of its life cycle and replaced with new carpet having the Contact Release system.
For more information visit Bentley Prince Street Web site.
