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How to stick carpet well?

No need to contact a professional to stick carpet!The proof here.Note that the method described below can also be used to install linoleum or other flexible coatings.

The prior positioning of the carpet

Before you can stick a carpet, you must first follow a particular technique to place the carpet on the floor and let it acclimatize to the shape of the room for at least one day.In addition, it is preferable that the carpet is ready to install at the time of the gluing, because the product used has a very fast socket.Commerce, there is obviously special carpet glue.However, you can use generalist glue, especially for large surfaces, suitable for any type of flexible coating.

Comment bien coller de la moquette ?

The right method for sticking carpet in a room

>> Pour commencer, rabattez la moquette afin de déposer la colle dans la première moitié de la pièce.The glue applies ideally with a notched spatula, placing around 300 grams of product per m².Be careful not to leave air bubbles in the glue by spreading it well on the floor.With certain brands, it is necessary to respect a time of scrub to let the product act, information always provided on the packaging.

>> Remettez la moquette en place et chassez les plis avec un maroufleur de tapissier, ou un morceau de bois avec des bords arrondis, de l'intérieur de la pièce vers les murs.

>> Procédez de la même manière pour coller la moquette de l'autre côté de la pièce sans attendre.

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The drying time of the carpet

Scrupulously respect the drying period indicated on the packaging, because it varies depending on the products.During this period of time, it is important not to use or go into the room.If it is an area with high traffic, like the corridor, take your precautions upstream so as not to find yourself trapped.It will only remain to reposition the furniture!