Using Glue When Laying Carpet

Use a trowel to apply a layer of glue to each of the outside corners.

Using glue when laying carpet.

Press the two together for a better seal while the glue is still melted. Apply the adhesive with a heavy duty frame paint roller. Ensure the carpet is firmly in contact with the adhesive. Pull the carpet back into position and smooth it out until there are no wrinkles.

The manufacturer may recommend allowing the adhesive to set somewhat before placing the tiles. When choosing between glued and free floating carpet it s all a question of surface. 30 35 lbs for carpet and padding to roll the newly installed section if recommended by the manufacturer. Carpet can be glued onto all types of floor so long as you have the right glue and primer if necessary.

Next lay the carpet tiles along. 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. A pressure sensitive adhesive is used to glue carpet tiles. Using a notched trowel spread the adhesive onto the subfloor evenly.

This will save you from having to mask off the new carpet. 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. Apply the glue completely.

If you are using a spray set to apply the adhesive ensure that it is sprayed over the full tile. Installing carpet directly over concrete can be a do it yourself project if using the glue down method. Run a line of hot glue still using the nozzle around the carpet between the carpet edge and the inner edge of the binding. I use a straight piece of cardboard to keep the glue off all areas that won t be carpeted.

Start in small sections so that the adhesive does not dry out too quickly. Use a carpet roller 75 100 lbs for carpet only. Glue down carpet tiles. Use a push broom to sweep the carpeting to push out any air bubbles.

Use a straight piece of wood or hard plastic to press the carpet down into the glue. When padding is not desirable the carpet ends up directly on top of the concrete. Step 4 glue second side. 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.