Using Glue When Laying Carpet

Press the two together for a better seal while the glue is still melted.

Using glue when laying carpet.

If you are using a spray set to apply the adhesive ensure that it is sprayed over the full tile. This practice is mostly reserved for home owners as removing the glue in the event of later renovation work can be tedious and may leave marks. Carpet can be glued onto all types of floor so long as you have the right glue and primer if necessary. Using a notched trowel spread the adhesive onto the subfloor evenly.

When spraying the glue with a simple spray gun spray the glue past the inside corners where you have to install another piece next to it. Run a line of hot glue still using the nozzle around the carpet between the carpet edge and the inner edge of the binding. The area covered by glue should be between 12 and 16 inches in length. Use a straight piece of wood or hard plastic to press the carpet down into the glue.

Use a trowel to apply a layer of glue to each of the outside corners. Use a carpet roller 75 100 lbs for carpet only. Glue down carpet tiles. Step 4 glue second side.

30 35 lbs for carpet and padding to roll the newly installed section if recommended by the manufacturer. Apply the glue completely. When padding is not desirable the carpet ends up directly on top of the concrete. Start in small sections so that the adhesive does not dry out too quickly.

Pull the carpet back into position and smooth it out until there are no wrinkles. Ensure the carpet is firmly in contact with the adhesive. I use a straight piece of cardboard to keep the glue off all areas that won t be carpeted. Use the manufacturer recommended carpet adhesive.

This will save you from having to mask off the new carpet. Installing carpet directly over concrete can be a do it yourself project if using the glue down method. When choosing between glued and free floating carpet it s all a question of surface. The manufacturer may recommend allowing the adhesive to set somewhat before placing the tiles.

Unroll each section of carpet and lay into the glue. Whether for a basement enclosed porch or a finished garage you can use carpet to cover concrete floors. It needs to be spread across the tile and should not be applied in a grid method. A pressure sensitive adhesive is used to glue carpet tiles.