Carpet install on CONCRETECarpet in a basement assumes that it is a concrete sub floor..Either glue it down.. Very easy!!!!! go to the Depot & buy a trowel & some carpet adhesiveOrTackstrip & pad then stretch the carpet just like anywhere else.. Seams are tricky & setting the tack strip on the concrete is about as much fun as a root canal.. Think about letting a pro install carpet on a concrete floor...Look on youtube there are some good free how to install videos out there
Not really a good idea. The water over time from the concrete will cause the board damage. If you use a good pad there is no reason you cannot lay the carpet over concrete.
Generally, no. The carpet pad will have too much bounce causing the engineered hardwood (or even laminate) to break and split. That being said there are some thin felt carpet pads that could work, but I wouldn't recommend it. I'm not sure why you are asking this question. If it's because you had carpet there and you are hoping to reuse your existing carpet pad, that is a big no no. The carpet pad will be uneven which can cause problems and worse than that, it will already be dirty with germs and potentially moisture and you could develop mold and/or odor issues. Also, if your engineered hardwood is over concrete, you want the traditional laminate/hardwood underlayment which also has a moisture barrier. This, of course, is assuming that you are doing a floating floor. If you are nailing or glueing than it's an even firmer no.
No, carpet pad is both taller and softer then pads meant for floating laminate and wood floors. No pad of any kind should be used on any other type of wood installation.
Usually, but when the installers place the pad down, often they used staples. Also, in time the pad wants to stick to the wood.
Concrete has higher thermal conductivity than carpet, meaning it can conduct heat away from your body faster, making it feel colder. Carpet acts as an insulator, trapping heat and preventing it from escaping as quickly, resulting in a warmer sensation.
Carpet install on CONCRETECarpet in a basement assumes that it is a concrete sub floor..Either glue it down.. Very easy!!!!! go to the Depot & buy a trowel & some carpet adhesiveOrTackstrip & pad then stretch the carpet just like anywhere else.. Seams are tricky & setting the tack strip on the concrete is about as much fun as a root canal.. Think about letting a pro install carpet on a concrete floor...Look on youtube there are some good free how to install videos out there
You don't put padding directly on a concrete floor. You have to frame out the floor, lay plywood sheets over the frame, probably want a vapor barrier as well. Then you can lay any pad and carpet you want. There are certain types of carpet that come with an attached foam padding that are designed to lay over concrete. If you think you want to just glue carpet directly to the concrete floor, check the mfg. warranty first. Most mfgs. will not honor their warranty unless they specifically state that it can be glued to concrete.
You should get a thin pad that can provide cushioning when covering your tile floor with a layer of carpet. This is so that the carpet can be placed evenly on top without having the grooves of the tile show through
To install carpet on concrete, you will need to first clean and prepare the concrete surface. Next, lay down a carpet pad or underlayment to provide cushioning and insulation. Then, cut the carpet to fit the room dimensions and use adhesive or tack strips to secure it in place. Finally, trim any excess carpet and enjoy your newly installed carpet on concrete.
To ensure both aesthetics and functionality when placing a carpet over a wood floor, it is best to start by thoroughly cleaning and preparing the wood floor. Use a high-quality carpet pad to provide cushioning and protect the wood floor. Make sure the carpet is properly measured and installed to fit the room dimensions. Regularly vacuum and clean the carpet to maintain its appearance and prevent damage to the wood floor underneath.
Not really a good idea. The water over time from the concrete will cause the board damage. If you use a good pad there is no reason you cannot lay the carpet over concrete.
$360 installed, $280 uninstalled (both of these with pad)
Generally, no. The carpet pad will have too much bounce causing the engineered hardwood (or even laminate) to break and split. That being said there are some thin felt carpet pads that could work, but I wouldn't recommend it. I'm not sure why you are asking this question. If it's because you had carpet there and you are hoping to reuse your existing carpet pad, that is a big no no. The carpet pad will be uneven which can cause problems and worse than that, it will already be dirty with germs and potentially moisture and you could develop mold and/or odor issues. Also, if your engineered hardwood is over concrete, you want the traditional laminate/hardwood underlayment which also has a moisture barrier. This, of course, is assuming that you are doing a floating floor. If you are nailing or glueing than it's an even firmer no.
No, carpet pad is both taller and softer then pads meant for floating laminate and wood floors. No pad of any kind should be used on any other type of wood installation.
Usually, but when the installers place the pad down, often they used staples. Also, in time the pad wants to stick to the wood.
To cut carpet pad effectively and efficiently, use a sharp utility knife or carpet knife to make straight cuts along the edges of the pad. Measure and mark the desired dimensions before cutting to ensure accuracy. Use a straight edge or ruler as a guide for straight cuts. Be sure to apply enough pressure to cut through the pad completely, but be careful not to damage the floor underneath.