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Self-Adhesive Carpet Protector Film Shields Carpets From Damage

What else can you use our self-adhesive protective carpet film for? NOLENS Carpet Protection Film is perfect for protecting against:

• Dirt: Large-scale construction work often includes on sight dirt, soil, and sawdust. If you are not careful, that dirt can find its way inside and onto your valuable carpet or worse, your client's carpet. Our carpet protection film prevents dirt from finding its way onto your carpets.
• Dust: Whether a team is replacing tile or ripping off a popcorn ceiling, it’s not uncommon for construction and renovation work to create a lot of dust. The last thing you want is for that dust to settle onto and into carpets. Using our temporary carpet protection film solutions ensure the dust gathers in a safe place for removal rather than settling into carpets.
• Foot traffic: Construction work often involves the dirty shoes of workers walking over surfaces of all kinds, carpet included. By using our sticky plastic carpet protector film, you can create safe-to-walk pathways or simply protect areas that are most heavily trafficked.
• Paint spills: One of the most popular applications is protection during painting jobs. A roll of carpet protection film can prevent any stains or related damage associated with drips and other overruns.
• Construction debris: So much goes on during significant construction and home renovations. You never know what type of debris might be inside the structure where it can pose a threat to carpets and other surfaces. When you use protective carpet film solutions from NOLENS, your project can move forward without any unwanted damage to those surfaces.

And a wide variety of other messes! Keep in mind that this carpet protection film is designed for use on synthetic carpeting, not for use on natural fibers, wool carpets, or another flooring. It should not be used on the freshly cleaned carpet.

Professional Applications for Carpet Protection Film

There is a wide variety of commercial uses for carpet protector film. Professionals across a range of industries use NOLENS carpet protection film to ensure a clean and debris-free finished result. These applications include:

• Construction: Keep carpets protected from dust and debris while construction is underway.
• Remodeling: Ensure carpets stay clean while furniture and interior designs are being remodeled.
• Renovation: Professional renovation projects can kick up a significant amount of dirt, dust and other debris.
• Restoration: In addition to debris, dirt and soil, restoration projects often include a high amount of foot traffic that can lead to damage.
• Painting: Self-adhesive carpet film forms an effective paint protection layer that can last through an entire professional project.
• Maintenance: Protect your carpet from spills, moisture and dirt caused by commercial maintenance work.
• Model homes and vehicles: Improve a model home or vehicle's value by keeping the carpet perfectly clean as prospective buyers create foot traffic.
• Showrooms and open houses: Invite guests to tour showrooms without damaging your carpet.

Because the finishing material on hard floors varies, the protective film used for carpets can't be applied universally to all floor types. In fact, it is created specifically for carpets — specifically, synthetic carpets. Using a self-adhesive carpet protector on hard flooring can end up damaging the flooring because of the adhesive used. This is why there are specific protective films for hard flooring, like tile or wood.
 

Similarly, a protective film that is designed to be used on hard floors cannot be used on carpets. The adhesive used can damage carpets, even synthetic ones. The films are not interchangeable, so you should always make sure you buy the appropriate protective film for your flooring or carpet.

Here are some tips for carpet protection film application to keep in mind for your next project:

Do: Make Sure to Follow Instructions

Our carpet protection film instructions are simple and easy to follow. It's important to read the instructions carefully to make sure your protection film is installed correctly. Otherwise, you risk damaging the very thing you're trying to protect.

Don't: Leave It on for Too Long

There's a reason why the carpet protection film is considered temporary and needs to be removed within 45 days. If you remove it within 45 days, the film will lift off easily without leaving any adhesive residue behind. If you leave it on for more than the recommended time, you could risk having to deal with adhesive on the carpet, which may feel sticky and will inevitably attract dirt and bacteria, especially if it's in an area with high foot traffic.

Do: Test a Small Area First

To be on the safe side, it's a good idea to test a small section before applying the full roll of carpet protection film on the rest of the surface. While the film is great for almost any synthetic carpet, it never hurts to make sure there won't be any adverse effects of using it.


To test a small area, simply unroll a bit of the tape, apply it to the area and leave it on overnight. If there is no residual adhesive leftover and no other negative effects, go ahead and cover the whole surface.

Don't: Use on Newly Installed Carpet

If the carpet has just been installed and is secured with glue, it's a good idea to wait a while before applying the carpet protection film. Ideally, you should put off installing the carpet until everything else is done, but if the carpet already exists, make sure it is properly secured before applying the film.

Do: Make Sure the Carpet Is Dry

Make sure the carpet is not wet or damp before you apply the protection film. The carpet should be 100% dry before applying the film. Any moisture in the carpet can end up dissolving the adhesive on the film, increasing the risk of the film shifting and exposing the carpet you're trying to protect. Therefore, if the carpet is freshly cleaned wait at least a day before applying carpet protection film to ensure the carpet is completely dry.

Don't: Use on Natural Fibers

Most carpet protector film is designed specifically for synthetic carpets, so if the carpet is made of wool or another natural fiber, you may risk damaging it. That's why it's important to make sure you read the instructions and the specifications of the protection film you have to make sure it is suitable for the carpet.
 

If the carpet is an antique, avoid using a self-adhesive protection film on it to avoid causing any damage.

Do: Avoid Direct Heat

Direct sunlight can make the protection film hard to remove, so it's best to install it in areas that won't get direct sunlight. However, sometimes, sunlight and heat are inevitable. In this case, it's a good idea to check on the film every few days.

If exposing the carpet to heat is unavoidable, check on the protection film regularly and only leave on for half of the recommended time period.

Don't: Use on Hard Floors

Carpet protection film is designed to protect carpets exclusively. Using it to protect non-carpeted flooring can damage the flooring.
 

There are specific protection films created for hardwood and tiles, so be sure to get the appropriate film for your floor or carpet.