Concrete Under Carpet

If you ever wanted to replace your carpet with stained concrete you should watch this first.

Concrete under carpet.

Carpet padding should be replaced when new carpet is installed. Installing quality carpet padding under your new carpet will help it feel softer reduce noise and provide insulation. Unfortunately i can t speak to the installation of insulation prior to putting down the wood floor on concrete. This video shows the steps that must be taken in preparation for staining concrete floors.

Another option you may think about is some type of radiant heat under the floor. Any moisture that does reach your carpet can cause it to become moldy and start to rot. In order to determine what concrete sealer to use it is best to perform a calcium chloride test to determine the moisture vapor emission rate mver of a concrete slab. Any carpet fiber style from plush to loop can be applied to a concrete floor.

It s a sound theory but should only be executed by a professiona. In this concrete floor video industry expert bob harris shows the steps for installing a new concrete floor over existing tile floor. This includes removing carpe. If a high amount of moisture is present in the concrete over 3 lb according to a calcium chloride test it is best to use a moisture vapor barrier coating.

Thanks for the question. To prevent this chip away bumbs using a hammer and chisel. Unfortunately when you remove the carpeting to replace it the adhesive usually does not come off with the carpet in all areas. The damp proof membranes installed in concrete floors to stop moisture rising through them can be ineffective.

Carpet that is attached to a concrete floor is usually held down by adhesive. 01 10 concrete floor video on how to install concrete over an existing wood subfloor. As such it s vital you seal your concrete floor properly before laying any carpet. It will also help extend the life of your carpet by reducing stress put on the carpet backing and fibers.

While carpet and underlayment will be able to hide some flaws in the concrete sagging or bumby areas may show through. Tips on how to stain concrete floors. Installing a concrete overlay over a wood floor time.