Before you install the carpet make sure to check the concrete for any moisture issues that need to be addressed.
Carpet on concrete flooring.
A long handled floor scraper with a sharp blade can make quick work of the staples.
To install carpet on concrete choose a carpet that is constructed of synthetic products only as natural fibers are often too absorbent.
With the right carpet and underlay there s no reason why it can t be laid on a concrete floor and last for many years.
To prevent this chip away bumbs using a hammer and chisel.
Any carpet fiber style from plush to loop can be applied to a concrete floor.
On a concrete floor the carpet pad is often glued into place.
Concrete flooring isn t the easiest of surfaces to work with so if you re not sure about anything getting expert advice is a good idea.
Plywood carpet pad and carpet as shown.
The chosen fiber material type should be a synthetic form such as olefin face fiber.
With a motion similar to using a push broom go around the entire room to slice off or yank out the staples with the scraper.
Use a self leveling compound to fill in any low spots.
You then have two options depending on your circumstances.
And both of the options use the same layers of 1 2 in.
For below grade slabs assume that the concrete floor will get damp at some point.