Step 4 lay out the padding.
Which side of carpet padding lays down on the doncrete.
This is the side that faces up.
Now it is time to install the carpet pad.
Moisture barriers as the name implies set up a protective barrier to block moisture from reaching the pad and the carpet.
Secure the strips with epoxy adhesive.
They look similar to carpet padding but they have a plastic film on the surface to block moisture.
Concrete absorbs and retains water and the moisture can seep into the carpet padding and then into the carpet.
The reason for this smooth side is so that the carpet can easily slide across the pad when installing it.
After that lay your carpet starting at the center of the room and tightening the carpet with a rented knee kicker as you move toward the walls.
Place carpet gripper strip parallel with the wall and leave a inch space between the strip and the wall.
Step 3 install carpet grippers.
Laying the carpet padding is an important part of the carpeting installation process not only because it can make the carpeting feel more comfortable but it will also have an impact on the durability of the carpet.
Lay the padding on the floor pull it up to the grippers and staple it to the gripper strip.
The pad will likely have one side that is shiny or smoother than the other.
Glue the carpet down or use an under pad to protect the back.
To take care of is the mechanical ware of the back of the carpet that would happen if it was allowed to rub against the concrete.
Laying carpet over concrete.
It is a question that gets asked a lot.
If in doubt ask your carpet salesperson and don t be embarrassed.