It's easy to install carpet padding to stairs. A few simple tools, carpet padding adhesive, patience and accuracy make this do-it-yourself project successful. more »

Carpet padding is the layer of floor covering that gives additional comfort and protection to a carpeted floor. Carpet pad is made of urethane, sponge rubber or synthetic fiber. Carpet salespeople and installers may refer alternately to carpet padding, carpet cushion or the carpet pad. Regardless of the name, check the details of your floor space before you shop. more »

Carpet pads that are stuck on tile may have adhesive to keep the carpet from sliding. Carpet pads can come in many colors such as white and black depending on the type or carpet that was placed on the tile. Removing the carpet pad can be problematic because pieces may stick to the tile or the pad may not come off easily. This will require you to take a hands-on approach to remove the carpet pad. more »

Whether you are replacing your carpet or removing it completely to expose your hardwood floors or concrete, you will have to deal with carpet padding glue. Removing carpet padding glue is not easy, but can be done following these steps. more »

Selecting the right carpet padding ensures that your carpets stay comfortable under your feet for many years to come. In order to make your selection, you need to understand the different carpet padding types. more »

It may be a bit messy but laying down carpet padding is pretty simple to do. All you need is the right tools and, of course, a little patience. more »

Some carpets are installed with full carpet pads under them, meaning that the pad underneath is one large section just like the carpet. Other carpet pads are installed in strips for convenience and easy manipulation. These strips are stapled to the flooring to hold them in place. The only way to tell how much work removing the old carpet padding is going to be is to remove the old carpet first and have a look. more »

Carpet padding is a critical part of the flooring process. Carpet padding makes walking on the carpeting more comfortable, and it also helps protect the carpet so that it lasts longer. You will cut your carpet padding before installing the carpet itself, but after fixing the tack strips to the bare flooring. Be aware that in some regions, tack strips are actually referred to as tackless strips; they are in fact the same thing. more »

Pulling up carpet padding from a cement floor usually leaves a mess consisting of dried, brittle carpet padding bits and large swaths of old padding glued in place. Padding is attached to cement floors with glue. Removal of the padding depends on a number of factors, from what kind of glue was used to how much was put down. Professional installers use glue that hardens like cement and takes much longer to remove. more »