Using Glue When Laying Carpet

Use a push broom to sweep the carpeting to push out any air bubbles.

Using glue when laying carpet.

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. Apply the adhesive with a heavy duty frame paint roller. Pull the carpet back into position and smooth it out until there are no wrinkles. 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. Run a line of hot glue still using the nozzle around the carpet between the carpet edge and the inner edge of the binding. Carpet can be glued onto all types of floor so long as you have the right glue and primer if necessary. 30 35 lbs for carpet and padding to roll the newly installed section if recommended by the manufacturer.

When padding is not desirable the carpet ends up directly on top of the concrete. This will save you from having to mask off the new carpet. Unroll each section of carpet and lay into the glue. A pressure sensitive adhesive is used to glue carpet tiles.

Use a carpet roller 75 100 lbs for carpet only. Apply the glue completely. Glue down carpet tiles. Using a notched trowel spread the adhesive onto the subfloor evenly.

It needs to be spread across the tile and should not be applied in a grid method. 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. 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.

If you are using a spray set to apply the adhesive ensure that it is sprayed over the full tile. Next lay the carpet tiles along. Use a trowel to apply a layer of glue to each of the outside corners. The area covered by glue should be between 12 and 16 inches in length.

Step 4 glue second side. Use a straight piece of wood or hard plastic to press the carpet down into the glue. The manufacturer may recommend allowing the adhesive to set somewhat before placing the tiles. Start in small sections so that the adhesive does not dry out too quickly.