Can connectrac be installed with existing carpeting or does the carpet need to be installed after connectrac is mounted on the floor?
Yes, our systems can be installed with existing carpet, provided that the carpet and carpet glue are in a condition where a portion of the carpet can be cut and lifted up. Heres the sequence: 1) identify where the connectrac system will be installed; 2) remove about 2 feet of wall base here; 3) cut the carpet along the length where the raceway will be installed; 3) lift up the carpet here; 4) anchor the raceway components to the floor slab; 5) run the cables (power/voice/data) into the stud wall cavity through a small opening made in the bottom of the wall to a junction box or existing outlet; and 6) reinstall the carpet, gluing it to the tops of the connectrac ramp areas and cutting along the raceway cap. Assuming your carpet can be lifted up, the whole process takes less than 3 hours with an electrician and a carpet installer.
