This Technical Specification provides recommendations for the installation of textile floor coverings. It covers all products composed of textile material with a pile or non-pile use surface, and includes the laying of carpet tiles (excluding rugs). It details suitable methods of installation and advises on the selection of the materials required for their implementation. The guidelines in this Technical Specification are intended for use in cases where manufacturer's instructions, taking account of the national code of practice in the country where the installation is to be made, are not available. References to the national codes that are currently available are listed in the bibliography of the various parts of this Technical Specification. This Part 2 of the Technical Specification is intended for use in conjunction with Part 1 that deals with general matters relevant to resilient and laminate floor coverings as well as textile floor coverings. All parts of the Technical Specification are intended to supplement and not conflict with national standards.