How Do You Avoid Carpet Tile Popping Up After Installation?
Carpet tiles have become a popular installation project for the home renovator and are available in a large variety of styles and shades. If you’ve had problems installing carpet tiles in the past, you may be wondering how to avoid having the carpet tiles pop up after installation. The key to this problem is to be sure the subfloor has been properly prepped before you start the job, and to install the carpet tiles according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Check the manufacturer’s installation instructions to be sure the floor or subfloor where you plan to install the tile meets the specifications. Typically, the specification problem encountered with tiles popping is high moisture content in the floor, especially in basement applications. Vacuum or sweep the installation surface, taking care to remove all dust and debris that may interfere with the carpet tile adhesive. Wash the subfloor or flooring where the carpet tile is to be installed, using a damp mop in an overlapping, bac
