Installing Carpet On Plywood

Both items can be attached with nails.

Installing carpet on plywood.

Carpet tiles can adhere to concrete plywood or particleboard subfloors. Use two sided tape for lower grade carpet and indoor outdoor adhesive for higher grade. Install a metal strip or transition molding over the carpet edge in any doorways to protect the carpet. What s more carpet tiles can be placed over existing floors eliminating the time and effort needed to remove old flooring and flooring adhesive.

In some cases you can also install carpet tiles over existing wood tile or vinyl flooring so long as the existing flooring is no more than an inch thick. Before you can install carpet tiles you must prepare the existing floor. Apply the carpet adhesive to the plywood in an even layer with a sprayer brush or trowel. Plywood underlayment is a thin plywood material that is most commonly used under resilient flooring materials such as vinyl and linoleum sheets and tiles.

Add baseboard or trim to the walls. Coat the back of the carpet with adhesive if so directed by the adhesive manufacturer. Carpet tiles are colorful versatile and easy to install making them the perfect comfort flooring option for homeowners and renters interested in do it yourself projects.