| One of the most fashionable types of carpet on the | | | | should cut the carpeting so that it is 82 inches wide |
| market is integral pad carpeting, which is carpeting | | | | accounting for the surplus inch on both sides of the |
| that has its own cushioned padding that is bonded to | | | | width. Follow the same process for the length. Use |
| the back side of the carpet and that rules out the | | | | the chalk line to mark the line where you will cut the |
| need to lay down additional carpeting padding. | | | | carpet. Position the carpeting on the flooring, |
| Integral pad carpeting is also referred to as | | | | making certain that the whole area is covered. |
| cushion-backed carpet and is the idyllic flooring | | | | Finishing the edges |
| solution for concrete floors because you do not need | | | | After the carpet is pressed into place, begin with a |
| to use nails or tacks to hold it to the floor. And | | | | corner segment, being sure not to slide the carpet |
| because there is no requirement to fasten integral | | | | out of its position as you work. Pull back or raise |
| pad carpet with carpeting tape, it is also a good | | | | one segment of the carpet and apply a margin of |
| alternative for smaller areas like closets and baths. It | | | | carpeting tape underneath, immediately onto the |
| is a good idea, however, to anchor larger pieces of | | | | exposed floor. Smooth out the tape in its place, |
| this kind of carpeting with double-sided tape, which | | | | taking away any air bubbles, and then peel off the |
| precludes curling along the edges. You can find | | | | backing of the tape. Drop the carpeting onto the |
| integral pad carpeting in a variety of styles, including | | | | tape and apply force on the carpet so that it will |
| cut pile and Berber, and in a rainbow of various | | | | stick, smoothing it with your hands. You can also get |
| colors. | | | | a rolling pin to help you in smoothing out the carpet. |
| Preparing the space to be carpeted | | | | This process should be replicated around the |
| As you would when installing any other carpeting | | | | perimeter for all leftover carpet sides. Once you have |
| type, setting up the area to be carpeted is key; the | | | | attached all sides to the floor, you will need to trim |
| flooring beneath should be dry, clean, and smooth. | | | | any excess carpet from around the edges. And |
| Prepare the flooring well, making certain that there is | | | | finally, drive the edges of the carpeting below the |
| no debris, dirt or sticky residue. This is particularly | | | | mopboard. You can also place a shoe molding on top |
| essential so that the tape can stick to the floor | | | | of the carpeting edges and secure it by nailing it on |
| tightly and securely. The supplies that you will need | | | | the baseboard, not on the floor. |
| for this task (other than the integral pad carpet and | | | | For carpets that must be seamed, use five-inch |
| double-sided tape) include a measuring tape, carpet | | | | carpet tape below the two sections and push the |
| cutter, and chalk that will be essential for marking the | | | | carpeting into the tape; go by the instructions printed |
| carpeting for cutting. You may also want a seam | | | | on the product label precisely. |
| adhesive if your individual installation requires you to | | | | The best benefit of installing carpeting over a cold, |
| lay down more than one section of carpet in one | | | | concrete floor is that a once serviceable area can be |
| area. | | | | transformed into a comfortable, inviting place suitable |
| Measuring and cutting | | | | for living. Now that the job is finished, you may be |
| Take accurate measurements of the perimeter of | | | | inspired to beautify the space with rich colors and an |
| the space where the carpeting will be installed, | | | | informal motif that includes palm tree wall art and |
| including the length and width of the space; add an | | | | metal or ceramic sun wall art. Whatever you pick out, |
| inch to every side of the dimensions that you | | | | make the most of your fresh room with touches of |
| record. For illustration, if the width is 80 inches, you | | | | personalized style. |