We transformed our cold echoing basement into a cozy family room with some thick carpet and new furniture.
Can carpet be installed on top of tile.
A completely clean carpet is necessary before proceeding.
A number of different types of substrate are used for tile including plywood.
They nailed the tack strip into the grout lines around the edge of the room so no tile was broken during installation.
It s really not much.
If a laminate can be placed over a ceramic tile the labor of the installation is decreased dramatically.
For better results you can use a carpet pad under the carpet.
But a number of precautions must be taken to ensure a successful installation.
Carpet tiles can be laid over old carpet with a bit of effort.
Also the tack strip holes will all have to be drilled because the ceramic will shatter if you try to nail directly into it.
Is it like an indoor outdoor carpet.
Once covered with carpet you will no longer risk the tile chipping coming up or becoming airborne.
It s more of a it s an indoor carpet.
So i don t really care about flooring anything underneath the carpet.
First off the old carpet must be thoroughly cleaned.
Depending on what type of carpet or padding is selected it will add some height to the floor.
Yes you can carpet over tile.
This pad should be laid down right over the vinyl but not over the carpet runners.
While most floor tile these days is installed onto a layer of cement board or similar backerboard it is possible to lay tile directly over plywood.
It s just that i can t budge that carpet up even a little bit.
All removal of asbestos must be done by a professional.
If you have a room with asbestos tile you may be tempted to remove the tile prior to carpeting.
How to install new ceramic floor tile on top of old ceramic tile.
Carpet is another type of flooring that can be successfully installed over ceramic tile.
Installing a new ceramic floor over an existing tile floor is something most diy homeowners can tackle.
I m probably going to put a subfloor down and then either linoleum or tile on top of that.
The carpet just goes right over the top of the pad.
However carpet installation requires specialized tools such as a carpet stretcher and a knee kicker but these tools aren t limited to professionals.
You can usually rent or purchase from most.
Removing a ceramic tile floor is hard work chipping away old tiles and mortar is extremely time consuming and labor intensive.
Installation precautions to take.
This goes for all carpet over carpet projects the old carpet underneath can transfer mold dirt and other debris into your new carpet.
Yes you can carpet over tile.