Im a single mum of three and a student so you can probably guess that i don't have alot of money!I went to a carpet store and they said that i could carpet a room using felt back carpet which the fitters can use glue to put down because felt back carpets don't require underlay.right now that seems to be my only option.i just wanted to know if anyone has a carpet that doesn't have any underlay and if is worth doing it??
For the best answers, search on this site https://shorturl.im/awSTS Just to make sure you don't get confused by responses of other answerer's. No, you may not install wall to wall carpeting over a laminate floor. It would be a mess and a headache you don't want. It's a floating floor it's not attached to the floor pick up the laminate and foam and throw it away. Loose lay or double faced tape idea is the only option to leave laminate in place if for some reason it's a have to situation that I can truly understand. Your manufacture's warranty's are in place for a reason. To give you a length of time to expect your carpeting to last. With proper installation methods. Including a wear warranty and texture retention warranty. Both of those would be void if the carpet is not installed with a minimum 6 lb density foam pad for cut pile carpet or 20oz felt pad for looped carpet over a stable substrate. Unless of course it is installed using a gluedown method with an adhesive. I don't believe you would be able to find a glue that would adhere to the laminate surface without being really toxic. Good Luck with your project it will be worth it in the end. Both Shaw and Mohawk's websites would be helpful to you in making your selections and getting information. You can also check with the Carpet and Rug Institute's website for more information.
This Site Might Help You. RE: Will my carpet be ok without underlay? Im a single mum of three and a student so you can probably guess that i don't have alot of money! I went to a carpet store and they said that i could carpet a room using felt back carpet which the fitters can use glue to put down because felt back carpets don't require underlay. right now...
If by underlay you mean pad, and you will be gluing the carpet directly to the floor, yes, you can do this. If by underlay (this is the way the term is usually used in the US) you mean an additional layer of material, pressboard or some sort of plywood, which is used to either smooth out an imperfect subfloor or to raise the level of the carpeted floor so it is level with adjacent hardwood or tile, yes, you can do this. I'm assuming you are talking about pad... The thing with glueing down your carpet is that it won't have that additional layer of padding for softness. It will be very hard and uncomfortable to sit on or lay on (like kids like to do) and as the pad protects the carpet from the grinding of shoes, it will make your carpet break down faster. Also, when it comes time to change out the carpet again, it will be more work to take up the old carpet before you put down new carpet. I suggest going to other stores in your area for ideas, when looking for the best deal, it's always wise to shop around and maybe someone will have other ideas or deals for you. For a residence, especially with kids, I do suggest a pad with a moisture barrier, it will help keep spills, accidents and dust from getting into your new carpet pad. Once these things get into a regular pad without a moisture barrier, they will never ever come out..
I had carpet without underlay in my home. It lasted many years. It did not have the plush, sinking in feel of other carpets but it did the job. The only propblem I have had is in removal, as the backing has deteriorated with time and makes a lot of dust when removing. Also the glue has stuck to my wood flooring and is a pain to remove. Otherwise, no issues
