This will depend on what substrate you have. Generally a high grade pad is 10lbs or higher and 3/8th of an inch but no taller then 1/2".
Frieze carpet can be purchased at any carpet or home improvement store. Stores such as Home Depot or Macy's sell carpet and would likely offer frieze carpet.
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Carpet is not supposed to be glued to the pad, and I really can't imagine what advantage that would give you.
Gluing splices is the common way to lay pad for carpet.
Yes
Carpet pads can be found in almost any local hardware store (Home Depot, Lowe's, etc). Prices can vary with different types of carpet pads, and the thickness of the pad itself. To find the best suited pad for your situation, talk to a sales assistant at the hardware store.
It depends on where the carpet is installed. You want a thinner pad on high traffic areas. A thicker pad will give a softer, more luxurious feel.
No, the carpet pad moves far to much and your tile will look loose and crooked in a very short amount of time. Also, the carpet pad will not allow the adhesive to bond to it.
$1550 uninstalled with pad, $2025 installed with pad
It is best to use a thin, firm pad under the carpet to help stop ruts from forming. A low pile, dense carpet will also be more resistant to ruts as well. = =
It all depends on what type of carpet you get, and what type of pad. You could do the entire room as cheap as $400 w/ labor. You could also spend as much as $1200 if you pick a higher end carpet.Carpet and flooring are typically one of the largest investments in people's homes. I do not recommend buying a cheap carpet. Look for something that's in the middle of the pack. Frieze is always a good choice.
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