🔨 How To Install Carpet Over Concrete ⚒

In this video I share how to install carpet step by step

[@RuPaulCharley]

To the point. Thank you!!! I didn’t hear about your kids or your pets and why carpet means so much to you. 😂 we all know those channels. Thank you for straight forward content!!!

[@STV-H4H]

Excellent video, no wasted time by doing it in real time and unneeded chatter. At first I wanted to comment about the crowd cheering at the beginning, but after watching I decided it was totally well suited. You are a star in your field.

[@CarpetExpertBlueprint]

z3dsdead well thank you!! I appreciate you checking them out and the feedback!

[@geo745don]

Yes and no Stupid Music

[@fruitpunch4890]

Am I the only one that was bothered by the spiders crawling around and ya'll just ignored them?? Ahh! It's just my phobia....hehe. Other than the critters, I really enjoyed your straight to the point video! Love it, thank you.

[@BoilersRock]

I played this video at 2x speed and ended up installing carpet on top of my kitchen counter and halfway into my garage. But really, thanks for jumping straight into what to do with out all the fluff - the actual high speed footage you have is nice.

[@Philip8888888]

Finally, a video I don't need to watch at 2x speed! :)

[@modgrip805]

I did anyway. It was fucked.

[@stpaulofmpls]

It was like 1 solid minute of watching the enterprise go to warp speed.

[@allsourceconstructionatlan1821]

Fast and valuable. You answered all my questions in this one video thank you.

[@amorlunar8164]

Fast and to the point. Thank you!

[@rtasvadum1810]

Great tutorial. Simple, clean, and to the point. Thank you!

[@eyesofthetiger3568]

Wonderful example. Quick and simple Thank you 😊 🇬🇧

[@ChazBword]

Quick. Easily explained. Love it. Thank you

[@CarpetExpertBlueprint]

Charlie thanks for checking it out!!

[@iwasbroco6126]

Am I tripping or did I see spiders throughout? 😂

[@Nico5890]

THAT BASEMENT LIFE

[@kamil9171]

@@Nico5890 😆😆😆

[@1489mustang]

Dude, spiders everywhere.

[@RuPaulCharley]

You’re on drugs 😂

[@NecrOdium]

Quick and to the point. Thank you.

[@nickk1052]

What about moisture from the concrete? Do the strips absorb them possibly causing mold down the road?

[@victorjbarker]

Yes this will likely mold to some extent. the carpet and padding may have enough vapor transfer to keep it dry for the most part. But there is also not very much R-Value in the carpet and padding in the northern cold belt

[@MrHussel08]

This Video Made It Look So Simple, Now I’m Gonna Lay Carpet In 4 Rooms Lol.

[@RuPaulCharley]

How did it go?

[@6776izzy]

Nice video. How do you get it tight was it just the toe kick around the edge? Recommend anything in the middle to make it tight? I’m installing grass turf on concrete in part of my basement. Any tips for that or is it like carpet?

[@brazil7083]

That was clean, Playa. 🤙🏼

[@bseely772]

Very helpful! Thanks :)

[@HelloJosieLiz]

400th like. Great simple video. Thanks!

[@lifeonlifesterms8484]

Thanks for goin so fast Believe us everybody was able to learn a lot

[@janethill2411]

very helpful Thank you for making this video

[@Heliosvector]

I have a question. I’m in a condo with shiplaps. Above the shiplaps were 5/8ths fiber board. I’m removing those boards and fixing up the shiplap by removing the nails so no more squeaks and replacing with screws. I’m thinking that I shouldn’t replace the 5/8 board with 5/8ths plywood. Instead I should put a thinner plywood and then pour self leveling concrete all over the condo. I still want to install concrete in most areas, but think the self leveling concrete option over straight plywood replacement would add better resale value to the place. Do you agree?

[@angelmiranda1962]

I see a ton of hate and I question some tactics but as a small flooring business owner I really love your channel bro keep doing your thing. Much love from Dallas TX bro keep your grind up

[@CarpetExpertBlueprint]

Angel Miranda thanks for the feedback and checking it out!! Much appreciated!!

[@primetimecris4873]

@@CarpetExpertBlueprint bruh use a power stretcher for rooms and big living rooms. I bet you have wrinkles in your carpet from that kicker stretch. Don’t lie, I know you do

[@natalinopanicacci9433]

bro these are literally perfect videos

[@duksu22]

I’m having carpet installed in a newly finished basement and I’m installing prehung doors and trim. Carpet is 1/2” and pad is 1/2”. If I install the doors and trip 3/4” off the ground is that enough clearance to install carpet and push under trim and door jams?

[@sharonsmith984]

QUESTION? 17X10 outdoor patio.. Should I use the edge strips? I just wanted to cover the slab due to sand coming up..

[@thesilbon7604]

Good job thank you for the video

[@kumuppins95]

wow! super impressive! How do you rip out carpet installed on a concrete slab??? I want to tile over the slab instead.

[@stephenjones6030]

How many hours/days did this take you? And, great video by the way...I definitely learned some things!

[@myriamwright2268]

Thank you. Can you comment on the padding material you put down before the carpet? Do you recommend 1/2 in plywood over the concrete?

[@101perspective]

The smooth side of the padding is the vapor barrier, right? Why does that go face up and not face down? I understand why you would normally put that face up to protect from spills. In basement I thought it would probably go face down to protect from the concrete sweating. Or does concrete not sweat or anything like that?

[@fitpro25]

Possibly the world's most effective, efficient, and valuable video model on the internet.

[@htlfreelifestyle9344]

Love yr job good 👍🏻

[@WILSON0o6]

Hey you rowed your seams this time around. You don't use tape around the walls or glue just the pad seams? Nice work

[@CarpetExpertBlueprint]

lol occasionally I'll do it by the books! Yep typically just tape the seams unless the carpet is really heavy then I may glue the perimeter of the padding to prevent it from shifting. Thanks

[@BortLicensePlates]

I watched you pound a basement with your left hand once my dude... Lol. I told my guys about that video and they had a good laugh. From what I remember , you did alright too!

[@CarpetExpertBlueprint]

haha yessir! Thanks for checking it out, I'll have to film a redo to see if I can pull it off again

[@BortLicensePlates]

If I tried that I think the cost of replacing every baseboard in sight would really hurt my profits

[@CarpetExpertBlueprint]

@@BortLicensePlates I hear ya!! I just got lucky last time

[@adamkreuz9068]

I just had some foundation work done in my finished basement. Unfortunately they don't cover placing the carpet back. Well hopefully I have enough to get a tight stretch. Looks like replacing all the tack strips is in order as well.

[@smithstevan1702]

Nice video I'm gonna try it for my first time

[@kayh7047]

Hello carpet expert. Do you know a good double sided tape or method for a temporary carpet for outdoor (concrete) stairs. Ty

[@michaelneal900]

how does the burn thing work? no shattering breaking on those nails in the concrete?

[@JuanGerardoHernandez]

Could you please share the brand of underpayment you used? Mine is the one that does not have the think vapor barrier in 1 side, it is "foam" both sides, the moisture from the floor will come up and spill from the up will go down. is that still valid?

[@glenhuey5390]

Where exactly do you put the kicker when kicking it? Do you place just in front of the strip, on top? How exactly does the carpet get pressed down onto the pins on the strip? How much do you need to kick exactly? Do you have to kick on the starter wall?

[@misterfunnybones]

disclaimer: actual carpet laying time may vary.

[@CarpetExpertBlueprint]

Lol for sure!!

[@christopherchurch6989]

How far do you put the tack strips from wall ..and do you have to have a power stretcher

[@andrewrice4747]

Smoothedge does not typically go down in to concrete that easy. Maybe explain more how the nails can break apart the concrete very easily depending on the concrete and if the nails are being hammered straight. To me nailing concrete smoothedge and metals can be a very frustrating part of the job. I have never seen a new helper be able to properly secure concrete smoothedge to the floor. I would at least mention that they should reinforce the smoothedge using construction adhesive if the they are diy projects and get an extra bag of concrete nails. Other wise great videos at least your putting it out there 👍

[@henryuta]

Yup, I had to install tack strip onto my concrete subfloor after having to remove it due to a small flooding issue and it was a total NO GO. The concrete would just bust up under nails when trying to hammer it in. Maybe the concrete in that basement is new so it goes in easier. My house is 15+ years old so the concrete is pretty hard. I found a video where they are using square aluminum drives in 1/8" holes drilled with a hammer drill. I am hoping that works for me.

[@xaviermccloud4586]

Better off gluing the carpet down somehow.​@@henryuta

[@brandonhill111]

If im putting carpet on top of a concrete slab and putting carpet padding down do i need a plastic vapor barrier between concrete and padding?

[@ShlayB]

Hey! We got our professionally installed and our carpet is very easily lifted from those strip tacks that you talk about. They have been back once to "stretch it out" but it still comes up with the lightest of pulls. Normal? Basement, over concrete as well.

[@stevefractalhilly6245]

recommend restretching onto tack strip and pushing or rubbing onto the spikes thoroughly

[@stevehamman4465]

Are you still under warranty? If its coming loose its because it's not stretched properly! The tension of the stretch should hold the backing taught to the pins in the tack strip! They should use a , power stretcher, and two runs of tack strip! Good luck! Oh,, think of the carpet as a bungee cord and its stretched and hooks to the pins in the tack strip.

[@ktb9369]

What's the best flooring for concrete floor. I have a moisture problem. There is a screed over the concrete but any carpets carpet tiles even lino appears squelchy and the house is extremely cold almost icy I'm presuming moisture is coming up through floor

[@lir7423]

Great job

[@texasrealestateangel5797]

What brand is the carpet padding?

[@beverlyboo9075]

The main part I wanted to see you were flying through.

[@baehoeta3693]

Right Lmaoo

[@Kephers7]

Since its going on top of concrete is there a need for a vapor barrier?

[@jjcontractors1626]

How do you cut your carpet so straight do you throw a line?

[@Ellier215]

What type of moister barrier do you use for the padding?

[@LMFAOnelle94]

What are all of the tools you used for the carpet installation?

[@steffenhazegaming7962]

hi can you like mail me the list of tools you used that be great

[@gabrieljuarez2471]

very nice video very nice seam... just two questions why aren't you using a seam roller and a weight for your seam... second question why aren't you power stretching it.... very nice video though

[@jtcintl4373]

How do you prevent the cold from the concrete coming up into the room while dealing with moisture??

[@tropicaoptica]

Yes would like to know

[@jtcintl4373]

@@tropicaoptica that is why I asked...

[@lgmnowkondo938]

do I need tack strips designed for concrete install or are they all the same?

[@daveybreshears7440]

Different for wood or concrete floor. concrete strips have harden nails

[@naylinhurtado3508]

what are all the tools you used?

[@jeffpatchell6413]

Do you have to use a special padding for concrete basements?

[@CarpetExpertBlueprint]

J eff Patchell not necessarily just if there is potential moisture issues you may want to skip padding and use an indoor outdoor carpet installation

[@TechAuditTV]

Damn, all those spiders!

[@BletaQ]

I usefully use spray bond for underlay it works pretty good way faster than duk tape or glue donw its $7 a can I can do do about 300 sqy

[@CarpetExpertBlueprint]

Bleta Q awesome tip! Thanks for sharing

[@CarpetExpertBlueprint]

Bleta Q thanks will do!

[@riordan381]

So you just hammer down the holder pieces onto the concrete floors?

[@Smarn619]

can you provide a list of the tools & materials used along with an estimate of the price of each item? thank you

[@user-ft2lh3gk1v]

Is it possible that my concrete floor might crack when the nails are being hammered in? My concrete basement looks very old and uneven. And if yea, then should I use carpet glue instead? Thanka

[@franciscopiedra3982]

Hi. Just to confirm, when laying the pad down on concrete, I don’t have to glue it or use double sided tape? Thanks

[@Temprit101]

No, you can allow the pad to float over the concrete.

[@Tuoni996]

Excellent video but what with and what are the spiders in the background? O.o

[@jameslucas746]

I did not see a power stretcher. When do I not need a power stretcher?Thanks.

[@GaryTheGringo]

James Lucas all carpet that needs stretched should get power stretched. Using a kicker is not a proper installation. A kicker is only intended for positioning carpet not stretching it. The only time you should use a kicker to stretch carpet is on steps.

[@junebug346]

Gary The Gringo you’re very right. Not a lot of installers use Power stretcher.

[@blahblahh8796]

Gary The Gringo You can stretch carpet good with just a kicker you just need to let your nuts hang and toughen up

[@GaryTheGringo]

Blah Blahh good dose not mean properly. Yes you can kick in carpet and get it tight but that comes at a price. That price is, stressing the carpet from the jarring motion of the kicker and the toll it will take on your body. Such as hip, back and neck problems also can cause vision problems by detaching your retinas from the repeated jarring. Oh and let’s not forget the obvious knee problems. While you let your nuts hang and toughen up I will work smarter and be able to enjoy life with a healthy body when I decide to retire.

[@briankillebrew]

this dudes just ignoring all of spiderman's friends

[@589supra]

Hey if I carpeted this with a thinner material like an automotive carpet, would it be smooth? Can I get the model or link for this underlay? I like the white screen paper stuff on it. A quick reply would be super helpful

[@CarpetExpertBlueprint]

Sham Gawd everyone private labels this stuff so it’ll be a different name depending on who you shop with but look for “8# spillblock padding” and you’ll be able to find comparable products

[@589supra]

Carpet Expert Blueprint thanks!

[@589supra]

Carpet Expert Blueprint would the automotive carpet sit smoothly. How can I apply it to this padding.

[@CarpetExpertBlueprint]

Sham Gawd I personally have not tested with an automotive carpet so I can’t say if it would for sure

[@jacknerdlord3244]

Imagine adding applause to your KZbin channel intro lol

[@joemcginnis6239]

you cut the first seam edge with the blade out on the wrong side of the top cutter. You burned your seam going against the grain. You used no seam weight. You used no stretcher. If a person installs carpet without a power stretcher, the carpet void's it's manufacturer warranty....You should not give "expert" advice.

[@bigt3718]

You don’t need a power stretcher if you cut and kick it right

[@joemcginnis6239]

@@bigt3718 using a kicker to stretch carpet can make it look installed, but will not hold up very long. All carpet must be power stretched according to CFI and according to the carpet manufacturers. Many, in fact most, installers in my area (Philadelphia) use a kicker to stretch in carpet, and they get by. But it is not a correct installation and it will wrinkle sooner than later.

[@toddhouchin1557]

At best, a average diy install. Far from a professional installation.

[@Charles-xh8yk]

The description is fine as far as it goes, but incomplete. It does not address prep work, floor repair, or leveling and does not mention whether the need for a moisture barrier should be evaluated.

[@winstonchaychel]

Yeah im needing to do this in reverse bc whoever did it before did it like this without the Vapor Barrier which is no bueno in a basement. Yall, get the vapor barrier.

[@podunk87]

What is a fill nail?

[@justinsapo]

Do you prepare the concrete with dry lock or a vapor barrier?

[@myballsitchsomethingfierce6319]

Piss on it

[@patrickd9106]

No vapor barrier?

[@alexell3639]

What kind of nails are these?

[@Michael-kt5mu]

Hey does it matter if the underlay runs the opposite way to the carpet.

[@primetimecris4873]

No bruh its just supposed to sit under carpet

[@johnathancarbonez2227]

why are you just using just a knee kicker? where is the carpet stretcher?

[@bambala4770]

Show me those instrumnts

[@ozzstars_cars]

Where is your power stretcher?

[@jasonklim27]

Anyone knkw what brand that pad is?

[@gracebyseven]

Cool video but the most important part was just ZIPPED through LOL thanks though

[@CarpetExpertBlueprint]

Cloudy Box thanks for checking it out and the feedback!

[@Chicken2057]

When installing carpet on concrete, you should always use a vapor barrier or else mold will start to grow and you'll have a nice musty smell to your carpet. When installing carpet in a basement, you should go one step farther and use a dimpled vapor barrier.

[@GaryTheGringo]

Chicken2057 this is false. Carpet does not require a vapor barrier. If you put a vapor barrier down it will trap moister and create mold. Carpet is a breathable materiel which will let the moisture though and evaporate.

[@vlsr71]

@@GaryTheGringo But then when uou put something on top of the carpet why does it become wet when you take that object off the carpet. MOISTURE BARRIER IS IMPORTANT.

[@GaryTheGringo]

@@vlsr71 moisture barriers are not important for carpet unless you want to stop spills from soaking in to the pad. Let’s take your statement that the carpet was wet when you moved something and dry where there wasn’t anything sitting on it. That means that the rest of the area was able to breath and get rid of the moisture. If you put a vapor barrier over everything and trapped all that moister under the pad. The whole floor would be soaked. Tell how that vapor barrier is working for you then? One more point about the vapor barrier pad that is a total sham. You will poke hundreds and hundreds of holes in it when you stretch it in and your power stretchers teeth go threw the carpet as it grabs it to stretch it. So once again please tell me how it is important for carpet?

[@vlsr71]

You are breathing in all that vapor coming from the wet concrete slab. Do you think that is healthy? Isn't it better to have a ceiling to that porous concrete slab? The ceiling is the moisture barrier.

[@GaryTheGringo]

@@vlsr71 breathing in that moisture will not harm you, mold will. Having a house with a properly working HVAC system is capable of removing excess moisture in the house with in reason. So what you are trying to imply is that if the concrete does not have a vapor barrier on it then you are breathing in unsafe moisture? So please explain to me why the millions of people living in houses with unfinished basements are not getting sick. If you are laying a laminate floor or a floating hardwood floor on a slab then it is 💯 required to put a vapor barrier down. But even then it does not get rid of the moisture. It just redirects it to the outside perimeter of the floor. It still goes in to the house. It just has to take a slight detour.

[@alicek.4258]

what was the point of putting needles on the edges with board???

[@rachelbailey-no2pp]

How is it possible to knock nails into concrete?

[@013Burke]

I wish there was more of an explanation of the knee kicker, that part went way too fast

[@JM-rl3kf]

When you're cutting the edges, how do you know how much to cut? And not over cut .

[@CarpetExpertBlueprint]

J M thanks for connecting! Every situation is a little different but basically cut the carpet 1/4 to 1/2 inch hefty and tuck it to the baseboard

[@JM-rl3kf]

@@CarpetExpertBlueprint thank you for your advice 👍

[@metoo3948]

The experts don't know what newbies don't know. For example, looks like there was a space between the wall and the tack strip. You didn't address this. Why? What distance? I had a handyman who put the tack strip next to the wall onto the cement, without a gap. He didn't finish the job. If this is wrong, do I just up it up or can I continue?

[@stevefractalhilly6245]

must leave gap for carpet to tuck into. will need to remove the smooth edge (tack strip) and refit

[@bahatimutatwa8719]

Nice video but it is running very fast I missed some steps

[@jsmccall1]

Where is the power stretcher? If the carpet is not properly stretched there is a high degree of probability that there will be problems with the carpet loosening over time creating "waves" or "wrinkles". A knee kicker alone is not sufficient to stretch the carpet Pad cement should be used under the padding/cushion to secure the pad to the concrete subfloor. On a wood subfloor the pad should be securely stapled using a hammer stapler. This prevents the pad from moving or shifting especially during installation.

[@billevans3910]

Should use power stretcher not kick it in be bubbled up in no time

[@brooklynrena4599]

My hub was about to put in carpet in our bedroom we’re building and I was like where’s the strips? And he was like yeah that’ll come later. And I was like what is wrong with you??? Like how do you not know you need something for the carpet to stick too?! So I was alright have fun with that I’m not doing this. I guess while I was doing dishes he looked it up and sure enough he starts putting all the furniture back in. He literally has nothing but the base and the carpet. Like what did you think you were gonna do with that sir lol. I thought he knew all the stuff you needed. Guess I knew a little more than him in that bit haha. So here I am watching this so he knows what to get

[@billphillips7830]

You dont need to “go ahead” every time you do something.

[@garyvandenberg7381]

Spiders were creeping me out.

[@C_itsNemo]

Please slow down, it was too sped up I couldn’t see all the steps. Also maybe a little explanation on what the tool it is your using would help. I’m going to install carpet for my mom downstairs our basement

[@canihazburgers]

Spider thinking wtf at 1:16....

[@PulpMatter]

Wow way to speed up the important parts towards the end.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Nice, row cutting

[@CarpetExpertBlueprint]

Thanks!

[@RealKansasMan]

There were a crap ton of spiders down there! That's disgusting.