We have tried to anticipate questions you might have about Milliken's Legato™ Carpet Tile System and provide the answers here. If you need any additional information at all, please give us a call at 310-994-7008 or send us an e-mail at info@carpetileusa.com with your question and we will get right back to you.

What does the word Legato mean?

Legato - musical direction in a smooth, even style, with no noticeable interruption between the notes!

What kind of carpet is Legato?

Legato is a frieze, cut pile carpet where the yarns are extremely twisted, forming a "curly" textured surface.  This unique look also minimizes foot prints and vacuum marks, which enhances the overall appearance of your installation.

Who is Milliken?

A leading international textile and chemical firm, Milliken & Company is one of the world's largest privately held companies. Headquartered in Spartanburg, S.C., the company's more than 16,000 associate's work from over 60 manufacturing facilities worldwide to produce high quality textile and chemical products.

Over 48,000 different textile and chemical products have been developed, including fabrics to keep our soldiers warm, astronauts safe, and major league baseball players comfortable. Other woven and knitted fabrics can be found in automobiles, sailboats, tennis balls and computer ribbons, to name just a few. Milliken Carpets and Rugs add a touch of elegance to homes and businesses world-wide. Chemicals developed by Milliken keep carpets clean, give Crayola crayons and markers their color and automobile dashboards their durability. Milliken is a leading manufacturer of clarifiers for the plastics and polypropylene industries.

Does Legato come in other constructions?

As a leading manufacturing / marketing company in the floor covering industry, Milliken & Company will continue to bring new and innovative Legato products to the market. Currently, Legato is offered as a high performance frieze product in multiple colors.

How do I calculate the number of Legato carpet panels / boxes to purchase for my room?

Your room requirements may be determined in one of two ways: First measure your room length and width in feet and inches:

Option 1. With these measurements you can simply find the length and width measurements on the back of the Legato box or bay display. Within the measurement grid you will find the proper number of Legato boxes needed.

Option 2. Go to the Milliken Online Project Center and input your room dimensions. The site will calculate the number of boxes needed and determine installation starting points within the room.

Should I be concerned with dye lot (color) consistency?

Legato is sold in different shade lots, similar to other manufactured goods for your home, i.e., paint, wallpaper, ceramic tile. When purchasing Legato, please make sure that each box has the same shade lot letter on the label. If you need to purchase more Legato at a later date, make sure to buy the same shade lot at your local retailer.

What are the dimensions of Legato carpet panels?

Legato carpet panels 19.7" x 19.7" and there are 12 tiles per box.

What can I do after installation if I still see seams?

Immediately after installation, you might see the hint of some seams. Check between the panels to make sure that there are no trapped yarns. If there are any trapped yarns, remove them with a thin, blunt instrument. You also need to check if the panels are snugly installed. If you notice a gap between panels, remedy by installing the panels more closely together, again, making sure there are no trapped yarns. Once you are confident that there are no trapped yarns, vacuuming and foot traffic will make the individual panels blend together.

What is AlphaSan®?

AlphaSan is an antimicrobial agent for carpet. AlphaSan is a "locked-in" additive, incorporated into the backing of the Legato panels. AlphaSan takes the worry out of spills, odors or other types of carpet deterioration by providing protection just below the fiber layer, which also enhances the permanence of the treatment. AlphaSan may extend the life and aesthetic quality of carpet, and Milliken research indicates that AlphaSan offers longer lasting protection than any similar products.

What is Scotchgard®?

Scotchgard is a proprietary soil-resistant treatment. This treatment acts as the first layer of defense in protecting the fiber from penetrating soils and stains. Most importantly, by preventing soil from clinging to or embedding into the fiber surface, Scotchgard significantly reduces soil accumulation and assists in soil removal during vacuuming and cleaning.

Proper maintenance is vital to the long-term effectiveness of the Scotchgard Treatment. Soaps used in wet cleaning processes can mask or lessen the effectiveness of Scotchgard. For maximum appearance retention, Milliken recommends the use of mats to trap dirt and moisture before they can be tracked into your home.

What is TractionBack™?

TractionBack releasable tacky backing is an adhesive treatment similar to that used on sticky notes. It is designed to have a low level of vertical stick and a high level of lateral grip. The lateral grip helps prevent lateral movement (slip) of the tiles across the floor provided the floor is fairly clean. The slight vertical tack of the TractionBack treatment also reduces the chance that a child or pet will remove a tile from the floor. Glue and/or tape complement TractionBack treatment in those areas where additional stick or grip may be required. A small amount of residue may transfer to your hands or the flooring and can be easily washed away with soap and water.

What type of fiber is Legato?

Legato is 100% nylon.

Will Legato's TractionBack System harm my existing floor?

TractionBack releasable tacky backing has been designed to have a low level of vertical stick and a high level of lateral grip. The lateral grip helps prevent lateral movement (slip) of the tiles across the floor provided the floor is fairly clean. The slight vertical tack of the TractionBack treatment also reduces the chance that a child or pet will remove a tile from the floor. Glue and/or tape complement TractionBack treatment in those areas where additional stick or grip may be required. A small amount of residue may transfer to your hands or the flooring and can be easily washed away with common household cleaners.

Can I steam clean or shampoo my Legato floor?

Milliken & Company recommends that all carpet be maintained with highly effective Capture Dry Carpet Cleaner. For information on this product go to http://www.captureclean.com/. Should your carpet become heavily soiled, steam cleaning is an acceptable alternative for restorative cleaning. Once the carpet has dried, follow with Capture Dry Carpet Cleaning.

How do I remove various spots, spills and stains?

With your Legato panels, spots, spills and stains are no longer an issue. To understand the best possible way to remove most of your common household spots, spills and stains, simply go to http://www.captureclean.com/. For those stubborn stains, no worry; simply remove stained panel and replace with a new leftover panel from your initial purchase.

What is Capture and where can I get it?

Capture is made up of thousands of small porous particles that look and act much like tiny sponges that absorb dirt, spots, and spills. The Capture particles are composed of thousands of synthetic polymer particles that contain a water-based cleaning solution and mild lemon fragrance. Capture safely removes soiling from fibers without damaging the fiber or its stain-resistant finish. In fact, it is approved by Dupont, Monsanto and Allied. Capture will not void carpet warranties! Capture is designed to remove the oily and water based soils that your vacuum simply can't. How? By absorbing the material into a particle that's easily vacuumed away. Please call 1-800-CAPTURE for a dealer near you.