Install Flooring Carpets in the Basement or in the Living Room

Installing flooring carpet is a task that can be done by professionals with experience and the proper equipment. Homeowners with detailed instructions and the correct tools can also tackle the job. Learn how to install stair runners, wall to wall broadloom or modular carpet tiles over concrete.

Carefully choosing the right carpet and padding is important, but making sure that it is installed correctly is just as crucial. Installing flooring carpets properly can add years to its life - and can protect indoor air quality as well.

Make sure to lay a dense cushioned surface beneath the carpeting that will insulate against noise and cold. Knowledgeable professional installers recommend suitable underlay such as a high density cushion layer with a moisture barrier for easy clean up and odor protection.

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A flooring carpet installer may use a procedure known as "stretch-in". This is where wood or metal strips are fastened to flooring near the walls, and the backing is stretched and secured with a tool called a power stretcher.

Another method is to use an applied flooring adhesive. Double glue-down involves gluing carpets to the underpad instead of to the floor. This is popular in offices where there is heavy rolling traffic.

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