Concrete flooring isn t the easiest of surfaces to work with so if you re not sure about anything getting expert advice is a good idea.
Carpet on concrete floor.
Then lay tack strips around the perimeter of the room and install your strips of padding.
With the right carpet and underlay there s no reason why it can t be laid on a concrete floor and last for many years.
To prevent this chip away bumbs using a hammer and chisel.
On a concrete floor the carpet pad is often glued into place.
It s a sound theory but should only be executed by a professiona.
Use option a to keep your floor dry if you have damp floors.
Before you install the carpet make sure to check the concrete for any moisture issues that need to be addressed.
While carpet and underlayment will be able to hide some flaws in the concrete sagging or bumby areas may show through.
If you ever wanted to replace your carpet with stained concrete you should watch this first.
With a motion similar to using a push broom go around the entire room to slice off or yank out the staples with the scraper.
Prevent damp basement floors from ruining carpet and other finished flooring.
Any carpet fiber style from plush to loop can be applied to a concrete floor.
Use a self leveling compound to fill in any low spots.
A long handled floor scraper with a sharp blade can make quick work of the staples.