How to Install Carpets?

How to Install Carpets? Expertise from Carpetfloor Company

Table of Contents:

• 1. Subfloor Preparation
• 2. Underfloor Heating
• 3. Cutting and Preparing the Carpet
• 4. Gluing and Securing
• 5. Additional Notes
• 6. FAQ
• Conclusion

1. Subfloor Preparation

• Carpets can only be laid on a substrate that meets specific technical conditions. The contractor must ensure that the subfloor is:
  • Smooth
  • Durable
  • Even
  • Dry
  • Cohesive
• The moisture content of the substrate must not exceed 2% for cement substrates and 0.5% for gypsum substrates.
• If there are traces of building chemicals on an old subfloor, it is recommended to level the substrate with smoothing compounds.

2. Underfloor Heating

• Most carpets are designed for laying on heated floors.
• The heating temperature should not exceed 30°C and should be started gradually.

3. Cutting and Preparing the Carpet

• The contractor should verify that all carpet rolls come from the same batch.
• For carpet tiles, it's crucial to pay attention to the directional arrows on the back.
• Before laying, carpet tiles need to be acclimatized to room temperature.
• Special tools, such as curved-blade knives, are best for cutting carpet.

4. Gluing and Securing

• Roll Carpets: Use adhesive for carpet. Once the carpet is laid out, roll it up halfway, then spread the adhesive and firmly press the carpet onto the subfloor.
• Tile Carpets: Use adhesive liquid or anti-slip gel.

5. Additional Notes

• For carpets with a velour pile, variations in shades are possible but fade over time.
• Visible joints between tiles should disappear after a few days of use.

6. FAQ

Conclusion

Carpet installation is a process that demands precision and attention to detail. Carpetfloor, drawing from its twenty years of experience, emphasizes that the key to success is proper subfloor preparation and following the manufacturer's instructions for both the carpet and auxiliary materials. This ensures a beautiful and durable final result.