How Do You Install Carpet Tiles In A Basement?
As their name implies, carpet tiles are squares of carpeting approximately 18 to 20 inches square, depending upon the manufacturer. They come in a variety of textures, colors and backings. Installing carpet tile in your basement is as easy and uncomplicated as installing it in any other room in your house. Measure the length and width of the basement floor and multiply to calculate the square feet you wish to cover. Calculate the number of boxes you will need to cover the floor. The carpet tiles box should specify how many square feet its contents cover. Remove any old carpeting, tiles or loose flooring. Make sure the floor you are going to cover is solid, dry and clean. Ted Helm, president of installitmyself.com, recommends sealing concrete basement floors with a water-based sealer before installing the carpet tiles. Locate the center of the basement floor—this where you will begin laying the carpet tiles. Fasten the ends of a chalk line or string in diagonal corners of the room. Sn
