Installing Carpet on a Concrete Floor

[@professorcalvert8126]

Watching this because i needed a quick lesson on how to lay carpet and vinyl, such a great video, I've learnt a lot. Also quite therapeutic to watch them perfectly fitting it!

[@ibiro868]

this is the song that plays when your life flashes before your eyes at the end

[@mrfantum1]

Maybe. 👍🏼😂

[@pogokes8215]

The end of what? 😯

[@williamgrissom9022]

I like this idea of gluing the tack strips down rather than beating concrete nails into the concrete. I had to remove some tack strips and it pocked the concrete where the nails ripped out, so had to patch. Also seems the nails could help allow moisture up thru the slab.

[@justinsimpson3139]

Please just use pad adhesive instead of carpet glue.. it is such a pain having scrape/tear out pad when the wrong application is used. And pad glue is faster and easier to use. Either spray or can glue is much better for everyone

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I would be Mad If I had to take that pad up, your steps turned out beautiful

[@mrfantum1]

I agree it is hard to pull out, we don't always do it that way, but I did this time

[@WILSON0o6]

Yeah that's terrible way spend hour or more just doing prep work.

[@Dano-uf8ys]

Interesting but a Voice over would be nice. My biggest problem with carpet,.keeping it clean and free of water damage. I prefer wood or faux wood floors and throw rugs. Easier to clean.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

We also have the concrete funnel tunnel for bonus content 😂

[@bbbbbbb2357]

Is there not a need for a vapor barrier?

[@mrfantum1]

No.

[@bbbbbbb2357]

What keeps that pad from soaking up all the moisture from the concrete?

[@mrfantum1]

We usually have drain tile under the concrete to keep the concrete dry. If you have high water table you would have to address that first.

[@tyrekjh]

It was a great video but it would of been more helpful if you named the items and products being used in the video. Like for instance what was put down before you installed the carpet.

[@naestrebloc9849]

The tube was just an industrial multipurpose / surface adhesive for the tack strips. Your floor has to be dust/dirt free, to use it. The stuff in the 5 gallon tub is an industrial grade glue that just keeps the pad in place. The splicing is way beyond me. That’s good stuff! You want to make sure your floor is dry and doesn’t leech water. It might need to be sealed. Ask a pro before you go all in, good luck!

[@fredtowns78]

Very well done!!! You were trained well!!!

[@kaitlynmaxwell3737]

Does old glue need to removed from the floor before you can put new glue on for new carpet?

[@Dave-xr4iz]

Looked like a big day! how many yards?

[@mrfantum1]

I think about 270sy

[@qualityflooringmanitousprings]

Sowhen you install your pad, you never pad seam in the main doorway due to the fact is when you install your carpet that’s where you pull your main stretch from and you risk that seam or the pad either pulling apart or bubbling under the carpet. So this is why you take a full piece of pad and you drop it from the main doorway to the opposite side of the room and you could pull it back and drop it in the closet and have it one piece that way or you could drop it from the doorway drop it into the closet, cut it halfway and then install another piece of pad in the closet but that pad seam should never be in the main doorway and it should be on the opposite side of the room by that window as well as the carpet seam. The whole theory about the same as two key factors one you keep the seam away from any major walkways due to significant wear and tear number two you keep it away from the lighting, and you hide it on the darker side of the room so the seam cannot be seen at all.

[@HiVizCamo]

Hello , what kind of underpad is used in this application? Is there a vapour barrier layer on it, or is it meant to stay permeable?

[@mrfantum1]

We use the same pad as you would on a wood floor. The are some options out there that are more mildew resistant and are odor resistant also.

[@jesseechevarria5996]

Where is the vapor barrier???? Where is the moisture from the concrete going? In the pad, that’s where. There begins the mold, and mildew smell. Not good guys.. No bueno..👎🏽

[@goldseekersadventures9380]

I wonder how much it would cost to have my shop floor padded and carpeted. 35’ x 16’??

[@mrfantum1]

That would depend on what kind of materials you're wanting to put in and where you live.

[@dwaynehicks7987]

Not too sure about gluing down the underlay, but the end result looks good.

[@mrfantum1]

It keeps the pad from moving when you are stretching the carpet. We probably used more adhesive than was necessary but it won't be an issue in the future

[@pikaonredbull1568]

What is the best adhesive for this job. Am installing stainmaster padding should I glue that as well

[@pikaonredbull1568]

What's the best adhesive for this type of job and will it work with stainmaster padding

[@mrfantum1]

Really the pad can go down with almost anything, some guys use spray contact cement or Cove Base or wall base adhesive I often use whatever is left over that needs to be used before it expires. It just needs to hold the pad in place during the stretching process. Yes on stainmaster

[@dalemitchell6478]

Why glue strip instead of pounding it with nails ? Glue very rarely holds strip down when I stretch good ! ole 5/8 concrete nails do the trick Great job though !!

[@mrfantum1]

I just got tired of breaking out in old brittle concrete. I find glittering works but it's best to wait till next day before stretching it in.

[@jumanjimedia6324]

where did you get that large carpet stretcher from?

[@mrfantum1]

Floor installation supply company. Over 20 years ago

[@isaacwatkins7669]

They are not explaining materials used

[@waltbee6333]

How long does it take for that glue under the tack strip to set before you can stretch the carpet?

[@mrfantum1]

Usually 24 hours

[@waltbee6333]

Fantum Karpets would F-26 do?

[@mrfantum1]

@@waltbee6333 I think it should

[@Pressure83.]

Awesome video,I really admired it

[@superkaleb93]

that's all fine and dandy. but with your strip that close to the rough opening of the doors, you just made it virtually impossible for the next crew, or you guys to remove the carpet whenever customer changes carpet down the road.. plus I'd hate to be the one to have remove that pad...

[@mrfantum1]

Yes it can be a bit tough to get out after but I've always managed .

[@jasonlowry5833]

Hello, may I ask what adhesive you use for the tack strips?

[@mrfantum1]

I used pl premium from lapage

[@jasonbowser6040]

Note that you gotta wait for the glue to dry for the tackstrip atleast 24 hrs.

[@icmueller]

A master of his craft. Artwork

[@robre6840]

why cut the tack strips into smaller pieces? also what do you call that stretcher thing ?

[@mrfantum1]

I cut the strips because they don't lay flat in the glue otherwise. The stretchy thing is called a power stretcher.

[@jimjones6419]

It doesn't look like you used a moisture barrier pad. Isn't it better for mold on concrete? Why not float it instead of glue it down? Working on my basement now and want carpet but worried about moisture.

[@mrfantum1]

moisture resistant pad is always a good thing. This house was built only a foot out of the ground and had floor heat. they won't likely have issues with moisture. When you talk float are you referring to the carpet or the pad. I don't float the pad because it would move around while installing the carpet and I don't float the carpet because it is a stretched in product. you can float a small room of carpet if it is not on any pad. Hope that helps

[@fredtowns78]

That pad works fine!! Use a 6inch pudy knife to glue it no teeth masking tape and glue seams

[@brianbailey5323]

How much would an install like this run?

[@mrfantum1]

Depending on your area. About .80 to 1.00 per sf. Ish

[@jessecompestine7861]

Done right. Power stretched. Just watched 6 dudes on you tube giving tutorials on knee kicking in basements. Everything has to be power stretched. You can't give a knee kicker tutorial on you tube and have it work. Knee kicking takes a lot of practice.

[@Dave-xr4iz]

How come you guys seam all your doorways here in the uk we use door bars is it a better?

[@mrfantum1]

It feels better to walk on a "one piece " carpet instead do the joiners n the doorways

[@robertwatson1028]

We do it in UK aswell all depends on the carpets and the areas it goes dwn on the problem with it is if you change 1 room to different carpets you'll have problems with removing the seam tape

[@ald7747]

I'm so impressed by your craftsmanship, it was so satisfying to watch you work,it shows you love your craft and it looks beautiful. 👷‍♂️👏

[@YelaDuck]

Nice and thanks for the video! I am looking at coming from the cleaning side to take on some busier work in the winter time by install. How long have you guys been in the business for?

[@mrfantum1]

Installing for 20 years

[@NobleNobbler]

Finally, a video with a power stretcher instead of a knee kicker and a putty knife.

[@catcall569]

You must have missed the part where the knee kicker was also used.

[@csdu4192]

what kind of glue did you use for the strips?

[@mrfantum1]

Pl premium

[@mixetube1116]

@@mrfantum1 whats the purpose of those wooden strips you laif out? Looked like an outline but woukdnt you just use the walls as an outline? Also what if there is trim at bottom of walls?just measure and lay to butt against edge of trim? Thanks

[@mrfantum1]

@@mixetube1116 those wooden strips with nails are glued down to the perimeter and use to stretch the carpet into place after the pad is installed.

[@mixetube1116]

@@mrfantum1 do you remove them when done then? Why must the carpet.be stretched? Cant you just lay it out and butt it to the wall?

[@mrfantum1]

@@mixetube1116 if it is not stretched it will ripple over time from walking on the carpet.

[@Dano-uf8ys]

What is that rolling device called???

[@firstaparamythist2028]

I saw it somewhere else being called " carpet tractor"

[@JorgeSanchez-bx2pb]

Props on working with no.shoes

[@Dave-xr4iz]

How come you've glued the pad to the floor?

[@mrfantum1]

It keeps it from moving around under the carpet during the seaming and stretching process

[@roller121984]

@@mrfantum1 what kind of glue can I use for the underlay?, considering I only have 1 small bedroom to carpet

[@markmann6796]

Difficulty with the English language? What’s with the silent treatment. No matter how excellent the camera work is, no matter how talented the craftsman is, a “how to” instructional video will always be better with verbiage.

[@iqbhum]

never put glue on floor, once u want to remove it after few years it would be a mess and pain in as*.

[@jesseechevarria5996]

Where is the moisture barrier? Where is the moisture (water) from the concrete going to go? The padding, that’s where. Not good! Use a good brand moisture barrier, on carpet or wood floors. Do it professionally.👍🏼 If the customer don’t pay for it, then it’s on them!

[@mrfantum1]

If you add poly it will rot and mold. Having a breathable pad and good air flow in the basement is a much better idea.

[@jj45455]

All that glue under the underlay is so unnecessary, it makes it a nightmare for the next person that has to lay it. You can simply use contact adhesive spray or latex under the joins, the underlay is going nowhere and it’s a lot quicker and you won’t have to waste time folding the underlay after you get in place.

[@user-qq9gs2xu1i]

whats the music called? thanks

[@mrfantum1]

I don't remember sorry.

[@markbeaves46]

Please, get CFI certified. You really need your skills upgraded.

[@coreyk5536]

How not to install on concrete floor. You should be using a vapour barrier underlay, and there,s no need to glue down all that underlay. There are nails for concrete tack strips as well. Have mercy on whoever rips that up 5-10 years from now..

[@carolynmeyers702]

Wow ! you did a amazing job you know your stuff thank you for the video . I wish you was in New Orleans Louisiana I would hire you to do my house

[@mrfantum1]

Thank you.

[@osmangazi-313]

u dont need to put that much glue under thaat pad.... wow

[@mrfantum1]

Probably right but it doesn't hurt either.

[@osmangazi-313]

Fantum Karpets it sucks for the next installer scrapping that underlay off... i find taping and apply a line of contact sement is the best solution.

[@Dano-uf8ys]

First Aparamythist: They seem to have many names but they remove the seam between sections but thanks anyway.

[@jacobbuckley8232]

U do not have to glue the pad like that!! geez

[@Dave-xr4iz]

Don't know why but I really like the music. Lol

[@mrfantum1]

Thanks, I think

[@Dave-xr4iz]

@@mrfantum1 it's really chilled

[@tomatexelon]

At 2:12 you can see all of the Asbestos floating in the air, -- just kidding :)

[@ramaporiver803]

Next guy has to pull all that foam up along the glued spots....

[@mrfantum1]

It didn't come out that hard. Usually very dry by then. We use a low track adhesive for that

[@elyh777]

Time for some new socks. 😂

[@TheMooleytuna]

Bro those socks....

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I love that your Christians, at least assume you are by looking at your about page, I too am a Christian installer

[@mrfantum1]

Yes I am.

[@darryl163]

Same here!!! Christian installer!! Canadian too eh? Lol....i want to come down south and so some jobs so badly...looking into what i need to get as far as bank account/passports etc.

[@robertwatson1028]

This is all for show youv made a honestly simple job look over complicated with the saw to cut the grips and using trowel glue for the underlay.. spray adhesive would cost fraction of the price and do just as gd of a job and the industrial looking stretcher 😂 lik I said all for show.. job look well though 😉👍 and that's all the counts at the end of the day

[@trudeaumustgo1920]

Knees of steel

[@smooveking773]

wow

[@gilbertoespinoza-rodriguez4056]

Yo

[@shayshotyou9834]

What kind of glue did you use for the padding

[@mrfantum1]

Usually the cheapest glue available. It only has to hold it in place during the stretching process

[@roller121984]

What did you use for underlay glue?

[@mrfantum1]

Usually the cheapest glue available. It only has to hold it in place during the stretching process

[@1lifeonearth]

@@mrfantum1 what is that stretching-bar thing called?

[@mrfantum1]

its a Crain power stretcher @@1lifeonearth