The typical construction schedule looks like this.
Install carpet on raised floor.
It was called carpeted panels the backing improved ever so slightly which enabled manufacturers to permanently install a full size carpet on top of a bare steel panel.
Following the tape manufacturer s guidelines place a heated seaming iron into the seam and slowly glide it along the seam to activate the tape adhesive.
Lower the raised piece of carpet and check the seam is tight for the entire length.
Using 3 adhesive squares called connectors tactiles are strong enough to hold a room full of carpet tiles together squares or planks but easily release for you to remove and access underfloor systems.
Use lowe s carpet installation service to get help from trusted professional independent installers in your area.
Install wires and cables.
Slip the seam tape halfway underneath the carpet resting on the floor.
There are two reasons for this gap which is generally required by building codes.
If your priority is design you can install interface carpet tile using our glue free tactiles installation system over almost any raised access flooring system.
Walk on new carpet with help from lowe s.
Install other building components like walls etc.
Install the cable management floor.
Lift and bend back one side of the seam.
For a dry mold free finished basement floor always install a vapor barrier before laying a wood subfloor or carpet pad.
Install the finish floor.
Use option a to keep your floor dry if you have damp floors in your basement.
This includes helping you select quality padding to install under your new carpet to help it last longer feel softer reduce noise and provide insulation.
Option b is sufficient if your floor is generally dry except for small amounts of moisture evaporating through the slab.
We often get asked about laying carpet so we have put together a guide on how to lay carpet on springtred ultimate carpet underlay.
The baseboard at the bottom of a wall should always be installed slightly raised from the floor s surface.
By the time you re ready for the finish floor material to be installed most of your wires and cables should already be routed inside of the raised floor.
When it comes to adding carpet to a room or replacing existing carpet installing carpet correctly the first time is top priority.