Gluing Carpet Pad To Concrete

Step 1 clean and rinse your floor.

Gluing carpet pad to concrete.

When finished thoroughly rinse the floor with clean water. Remove all debris from the floor. Then lay tack strips around the perimeter of the room and install your strips of padding. In addition they provide an extra layer of insulation in the floor which makes the floors warmer in the winter.

Whether for a basement enclosed porch or a finished garage you can use carpet to cover concrete floors. Before you install the carpet make sure to check the concrete for any moisture issues that need to be addressed. Installing carpet directly over concrete can be a do it yourself project if using the glue down method. Installing carpet over a concrete floor is a great way to add warmth to a space while muffling sound and creating a more attractive look.

If you plan to install carpet and padding on your concrete basement floor follow the 4 steps below. Most carpet pads are installed using tack strips. If you choose to use the soft under pad be sure you have a carpet that is compatible with such an application because many are very stiff designed to be glued down and they will simply crack and break if you bend them every time you step on them. Glue the carpet down or use an under pad to protect the back.

When padding is not desirable the carpet ends up directly on top of the concrete. However these strips do not work on masonry or cement floors. Carpet pads are installed underneath carpets to provide a cushioned feel to the floor.