yes you should waterproof it but the wood will not last as long as usual because outdoor carpet holds water and will rot the wood in time.
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Anything that traps moisture in wood structures is not a good idea. Indoor-outdoor carpet is best used on concrete surfaces in an outdoor setting.
Indoor outdoor carpet is typically used in outdoor areas that experience different types of weather. It is most appropriate to use it in changing rooms, porches, playrooms, and sunrooms.
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Moisture and mold resistant carpet padding.
For a high traffic area you should buy an all purpose carpet in a dark color that isn't too hard to keep clean. On the carpet scale of 1 to 5, you should consider a 4 due to the amount of traffic and wear the carpet would get. You can also buy indoor/outdoor carpet that is very durable and inexpensive but looks nice for a basement area.
Should be at least 2 weeks or before
Yes, always vacuum first! The carpet should be vacuumed thoroughly with a regular household vacuum cleaner, before starting to clean it with a steam carpet washer or cleaner. It will also fluff the carpet fibers, loosening deep down dirt from within.
You should allow your carpet to dry at least 24 hours before stepping on it. Some carpets take longer to dry.
Before renting a carpet shampooer you should know what kind of chemicals the one you are renting takes. You should also be sure to read the fine print of the contract to make sure you know what you are paying for and what to expect from the machine that you are renting.
High quality carpet, with excellent care, should last 20 years. Everyone senses that the higher the quality of the carpet, the longer it will last, but many people do not realize that half of the life of a good carpet is in the quality of the padding. Extra money for the best padding is money very well spent for the life of a carpet.
It is possible to do but not a recommended practice Carpet tiles are designed to be installed over a stable surface. Even if you use one of the solvent based outdoor adhesives there will be some movement of one carpet against the other. This abrading will result in premature separation of the layers and you will be constantly trying to re adhere sections of the floor as they come loose. The best procedure is to remove the existing carpet, prep the surface & then install the tiles.