Step-by-step guide: Easy carpet installation over ceramic tile

In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you the easy way to install carpet over ceramic tile. Say goodbye to the hassle and expense of removing tile before installing carpet with these simple steps. Perfect for anyone looking to update their flooring without a major renovation.
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[@backpackingireland8624]

We use flexi fix and put it on the back of the cut strips , placing as per normal when nailing. We use the method on tile , poorly poured floors and underfloor heating. Same outcome different methods. Great video, greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Greetings

[@jodysanders6445]

Just love the discipline man. I always glued strip when I had extra hard surfaces. Even the old crap glue would hold pieces if you cut them down (remember one bad nail popping the whole 4 foot stick?) You’re part of a dying breed, I fear. Keep up the good work.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you sir

[@patrickmccall3897]

Thanks for the reassurance this will work in a bind. Appreciate all your videos.

[@RedonRust]

Thanks - wish you guys were down here in FL.

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

Fantastic work! Thank you for reminding us to stagger the tack strips. And your shoes are a perfect match with your work shirt!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yes they are, I got lucky on that

[@thirdcoastcarpet]

Awesome attention to detail! Unfortunately, the clients in my area want to do things like install carpet with no pad and no tack strip to cut on costs... Don't see myself getting a job like this any time soon.

[@goodhousefloorcarerepair1290]

Awesome job Brother 👊🏻

[@jerridhawkins8133]

Looks great.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@jrafloors757]

Love the work

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you

[@thirdcoastcarpet]

What carpet tacker do you recommend? I have always installed with a Duo-Fast Carpet Pro, however, DuoFast is no longer, and I don't know what other options are good.

[@OnlyFunny386]

❤❤❤❤ great job sir❤❤❤❤

[@jonathancowdin3775]

Looks great, thats why I keep commercial strip on the van, more surface area for glue, only need one row

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

👍

[@callumflooringaus3189]

Just nail in grout lines and use foam up glue.

[@jrafloors757]

Hey hey glad to see you again i have been sick in bed for almost a month but anyways am glad to see you

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Hope you get better soon buddy

[@jrafloors757]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys thank you buddy i do appreciate that

[@graigsnovak7337]

We predrilled holes with a hammer drill and hammered in aluminum nails. Worked out great

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Cool

[@RussellCroweisFat]

We use small concrete nails with concrete strips

[@dalemitchell6478]

Good job !! Ive done a bunch of those over the yrs glued just the same way but always dropped some nails in the grout joints to helped hold it !!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I have heard of different people doing that

[@jb-es5zj]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys yes im different inch nails

[@dannelson469]

I drill and plug with aluminum nails. Power stretch with no problem

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Cool

[@kellynicole2656]

How do you remove the strips from the tile? I need to take my carpet out but save the tile underneath.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Somebody probably drilled holes through your tile in order to put down the strip, it probably will not be able to be saved, unless this method of installation was done

[@chrissheafer]

It's a shame about tack strip. It used to be made with good solid wood and was very uniform, and the pin nails never stuck out the back side. Also, it used to be common to get the pin size you need for the carpet you were installing. The strip today is nothing but crap.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yep agree, I actually recently found a good tack strip, I will do a video on it and show you what I am using now

[@markbeaves46]

Get a spreader,man. Much more efficient, & can achieve a better stretch.

[@shawnmoore5621]

👍👍

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@cjsalmagundi9965]

🤜🏾💥🤛🏼

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@robertcolwell8240]

👍

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@markbeaves46]

Tri-tack...always,way easier&better

[@batub.5107]

How many helper you have ?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

1

[@jsballeck]

We had a peel and stick tackless here for a while. They stopped selling it though. Worked ok. One time though a customer called said carpet was coming up. I went back and the tape was still stuck to the concrete but had let go from the tackless. Had to reinstall it. Not sure it was powerstretcher friendly.

[@stevehamman4465]

Yep,, theres many ways of doing this!! Regardless of how you do it , I think I've done them all,, you still need to pass the cost on to the customer!! If you are working for a mom and pops store or a work room , make a list of your up charges and negotiate charges before you work for them. A quality store or business will understand these extras! I understand, location, location, location! Just make sure if you do quality work,, you get paid for it!! Installers are a dime a dozen, if they show up, with lots of customer complaints and call backs!! A " MECHANIC " demands more money! I know what I'd have charged for that extra work and materials! Good day sir!

[@joshs3303]

Always stray from this installation

[@davidlackey4873]

i think i like that better than chem-rex cause you have to use water to activate it... the hot glue is a must cause it sure will move as it set-up

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Definitely need a hot glue