DIY: Installing Indoor & Outdoor Carpets

Carpet is an integral part of any household. If you're looking to replace a worn or stained carpet, indoor/outdoor carpet is a great product to install in heavily-traveled areas and can be used on a patio or sunroom. This durable carpet provides comfort and can be easily cleaned and maintained. Indoor/outdoor carpets come in a variety of colors and designs, so you can find a style that suits the decor of your household.

Things You'll Need

• Floor scraper
• Shop vacuum
• Measuring tape
• Indoor/outdoor carpet
• Utility knife
• Indoor/utdoor carpet adhesive
• Notched trowel
• Roller
• Helper

Instructions

1. Remove any existing carpet. Remove all glue residue or debris using a floor scraper. Use a shop vacuum to clean away all other residue.

2. Measure the dimensions of the floor that you would like to cover with indoor/outdoor carpet. Multiply the length and width to determine the square footage of carpet you will need to completely cover the floor space. Add an additional 5 to15 percent to give yourself some leeway for error and to ensure you have enough.

3. Purchase enough carpet to complete the task.

4. Cut the carpet to the necessary dimensions, using a utility knife.

5. Apply indoor/outdoor carpet adhesive to 1/3 to 1/4 of the floor space, starting at one wall. Use a notched trowel to apply the carpet adhesive.

6. Unroll the indoor/outdoor carpet over the area where you spread adhesive with the help of an assistant. Apply the carpet slowly. For best results, use a roller to make sure that the carpet is sticking to the indoor/outdoor adhesive.

7. Apply indoor/outdoor carpet adhesive to an additional 1/3 to 1/4 of the floor space. Roll out the carpet to cover the adhesive.

8. Repeat step 6 until the carpet is spread across the entire floor space.

9. Allow the adhesive to completely dry, following the manufacturer's instructions, before walking on the carpet.

References

• HGTV: How to Install Indoor-Outdoor Carpet
• FloorBiz.com: How to Install Carpet