Using Glue When Laying Carpet

Use a straight piece of wood or hard plastic to press the carpet down into the glue.

Using glue when laying carpet.

A pressure sensitive adhesive is used to glue carpet tiles. I use a straight piece of cardboard to keep the glue off all areas that won t be carpeted. Glue down carpet tiles. Pull the carpet back into position and smooth it out until there are no wrinkles.

The manufacturer may recommend allowing the adhesive to set somewhat before placing the tiles. Press the two together for a better seal while the glue is still melted. Installing carpet directly over concrete can be a do it yourself project if using the glue down method. Run a line of hot glue still using the nozzle around the carpet between the carpet edge and the inner edge of the binding.

This will save you from having to mask off the new carpet. If you are using a spray set to apply the adhesive ensure that it is sprayed over the full tile. Use the manufacturer recommended carpet adhesive. Start in small sections so that the adhesive does not dry out too quickly.

Step 4 glue second side. Apply the adhesive with a heavy duty frame paint roller. It needs to be spread across the tile and should not be applied in a grid method. Next lay the carpet tiles along.

Using a notched trowel spread the adhesive onto the subfloor evenly. Ensure the carpet is firmly in contact with the adhesive. Use a push broom to sweep the carpeting to push out any air bubbles. When spraying the glue with a simple spray gun spray the glue past the inside corners where you have to install another piece next to it.

Apply the glue completely. 30 35 lbs for carpet and padding to roll the newly installed section if recommended by the manufacturer. Use a carpet roller 75 100 lbs for carpet only. The area covered by glue should be between 12 and 16 inches in length.

When padding is not desirable the carpet ends up directly on top of the concrete. Carpet can be glued onto all types of floor so long as you have the right glue and primer if necessary. This practice is mostly reserved for home owners as removing the glue in the event of later renovation work can be tedious and may leave marks. Use a trowel to apply a layer of glue to each of the outside corners.