How to lay carpet on carpet

Carpet is one of the softest and most pleasant to the touch floor coverings. Its range is so wide that you may not even know about some varieties. In a word, the manufacturer has done everything to please you! But does everyone know how to lay or change it correctly? Especially often the question arises whether it is possible to lay a new roll on an existing layer.

Let's look into this issue together to understand how to properly lay carpet on carpet.

What should be the basis

If you decide to lay carpet on top of another floor covering, be it linoleum, parquet or old carpet, then first you need to assess its condition. The base should not be swollen or deformed. Under no circumstances should you lay down a covering if the linoleum contains air bubbles and bumps. This will all affect the evenness of the surface.

An excellent option for a base would be linoleum, which is nailed or glued to the floor, that is, it will not move. Linoleum serves as an excellent substrate, but today we are not talking about it. But in any case, the surface must first be prepared, and only then lay a new floor covering.

Considering the fact that in most cases the carpet is glued to the surface, you need to take care of sufficient adhesion. To do this, you need to thoroughly clean the floor covering and degrease it. The laminate can be thoroughly washed with water, the carpet can be cleaned, and the laminate can simply be wiped with a damp cloth and given a little time to dry.

The main thing is that the base is level and solid.

Flooring on carpet

New carpet flooring can be laid on absolutely any surface, but it is necessary take into account some features of each type.

The material can also be laid on the old coating. This will be a significant saving on the family budget, although it will not affect the appearance in any way.

If you lay new carpet on top of the old layer, you can significantly improve sound insulation. Linoleum is significantly inferior in this regard.

Requirements for the bottom layer

If carpet has already been laid in your apartment, then there is no need to remove the old layer. The old layer not only does not hurt, but also has a number of advantages. Thanks to him, the following happens:

1. improved sound insulation;
2. hiding small surface roughnesses;
3. muffled footsteps;
4. insulation.

You can lay carpet over the old layer, but this may not have the best effect on the new covering. And on top of this it will add complexity during installation.

IMPORTANT! The old coating should be free of damage, air bubbles, waves, and so on.

What will you need to lay the second layer of carpet?

It is very important that the canvas lies flat and there are as few seams as possible. Even better if you can make a seamless coating, that is, lay it in a continuous piece. And it's not even about beauty.It’s just that over time the edges will begin to rise and the pile will begin to become shaggy.

Advice! To avoid negative consequences, it is recommended to calculate the required amount of material in advance. And then purchase it with a margin of 30 cm on each side.

Tools

To install the flooring, you need to purchase special tools: a roller and a knife.

A carpet knife looks more like a miniature sewing machine than a tool we are all familiar with. It looks like a square with a handle. The handle is pulled, and at this time a cut appears on the side.

There are also lighter versions of knives. But they are not entirely suitable for beginners, because certain skills are needed to adapt to such a device. An ordinary knife is also not suitable in this case, because there is a very high probability of cutting off too much and ruining the material.

Mounting methods

The most suitable installation method in this case is either the tension method or gluing carpet with tape.

Using double-sided tape you can get the job done very quickly.

Important! Gluing is carried out using a mesh of adhesive tape. It consists of 50*50 squares.

Keep in mind that this flooring will last for several years, after which it will have to be re-glued.

The tension method is a more complex method of laying carpet in residential premises. Its installation requires a large number of special tools. Because of this, its use is unprofitable for a beginner.

If you decide to go with this installation method, it is better to seek help from a professional.

Tips for laying carpet on a similar surface

• Even a beginner can lay carpet.Installing the coating using double-sided tape will not be difficult even for an inexperienced person.
• But laying carpet using the tension method is not recommended for beginners. Because there is a very high probability that after some time the floor covering will become covered with waves, bubbles and folds.
• With a careful approach to the choice of materials and fastening elements, you can achieve a long service life and an easy-to-use floor. Be sure to ask for a quality certificate for the product, because this will protect you from purchasing low-grade material.
• If you doubt your abilities and are not sure that you can lay the flooring yourself, we still recommend turning to professionals.