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Yes and it is common when pad is being placed onto a cement substrate. It should be noted that when pad is glued, removing it later can be a very messy job.

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Q: Can you glue down carpet pad?
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Can you glue carpet to the pad?

Carpet is not supposed to be glued to the pad, and I really can't imagine what advantage that would give you.


Glue used to glue a carpet?

You could use duct tape to put it together, or hot glue it.


Is carpet glue sustainable?

Explain what you mean by 'sustainable' -Obviously it will keep carpet down for years.


Is carpet glue in cigarettes?

No, there is no carpet glue in cigarettes.


Can you install carpet on top of carpet?

It is generally not a recommended procedure. The abrasion of carpet on carpet will cause both layers to wear prematurely. Certain types of glue down carpet can be installed over existing glue down carpet. Check the manufactures installation instructions. I do agree that installing stretch in carpet over existing stretch in carpet is not a good idea.


Can you use watered down elmer's glue for rug backing?

No, it will not work. Go to store and get a proper carpet glue.


How do you glue carpet down on wet wood?

Once the wood dries & you can do it right.


How do you get carpet glue to turn loose of a concrete floor-it' really stuck down?

Carpet glue by its nature is extremely sticky as it is made to keep a rug from moving. If you need to get the glue off of a concrete floor you can use a floor grinder. You can also scrape it.


How do you remove glue down carpet?

Try some good old fashioned finger nail polish remover. It works on super glue.


How do you remove carpet glue from the top of carpet?

You can try using a citrus-based solvent or adhesive remover to break down the carpet glue. Apply the solvent to the affected area and let it sit for a few minutes to soften the glue. Then use a scraper or putty knife to gently remove the softened glue from the carpet fibers. Be sure to test the solvent in an inconspicuous area first to ensure it does not damage the carpet.


What tools do you need to install carpet?

To install a carpet you would need to make sure you have the proper equipment. You will need a tape measure, seam tape to connect multiple pieces of carpet together, a putty knife to push the carpet under the baseboards of a room (if it has baseboards), a power stretcher to ensure your carpet remains tight and does not wrinkle, a carpet pad and glue to keep the carpet off your floor directly and make it feel softer, carpet cutters to trim away excess carpet and a tack strip around the perimeter of your ROM to hold the carpet down.


Is doubles sided tape best for carpet repairs?

The double sided tape will keep the carpet down, but not for long. The best thing to use is to turn to the use of specialized carpet glue.