Installing Carpet On Plywood

Indoor outdoor carpet is very easy to install on a prepared surface.

Installing carpet on plywood.

Plywood underlayment is a thin plywood material that is most commonly used under resilient flooring materials such as vinyl and linoleum sheets and tiles. In some cases you can also install carpet tiles over existing wood tile or vinyl flooring so long as the existing flooring is no more than an inch thick. Use two sided tape for lower grade carpet and indoor outdoor adhesive for higher grade. Install a metal strip or transition molding over the carpet edge in any doorways to protect the carpet.

Carpet tiles are colorful versatile and easy to install making them the perfect comfort flooring option for homeowners and renters interested in do it yourself projects. Both items can be attached with nails. Coat the back of the carpet with adhesive if so directed by the adhesive manufacturer. Before you can install carpet tiles you must prepare the existing floor.

Apply the carpet adhesive to the plywood in an even layer with a sprayer brush or trowel. It can also be used under hardwood laminate and carpet but this is much less common these days because subflooring is typically smooth enough for these materials many of which are installed with a different type of underlayment or pad. Add baseboard or trim to the walls.