How Do You Lay Carpet On A Concrete Floor?
If you are living with a concrete floor and are wanting to install carpeting, consider installing the carpet yourself. You will not need to pay for an installer and you will have the comfort and luxury of carpet that will appear professionally installed. There is special planning needed before installation to block moisture from the concrete. Considering the size of the room, installation can take from a day to two days for complete. Paint the concrete with waterproofing paint thoroughly using even strokes to coat the surface entirely. Allow to dry 24 hours or more depending on humidity and air circulation. Lay the plastic sheeting down over the concrete to completely cover the concrete floor and use the duct tape to seal where the plastic joins at the seams. Measure the sizes of plywood needed to cover the floor and cut to size using your saw. Lay the plywood down completely covering the floor. Use your drill to drive the concrete screws through the plywood and into the floor until ti
