Carpet padding is typically sold in rolls containing 270 square feet of padding.
Which side to lay carpet padding.
At one big box home retailer recent prices for a roll of carpet padding ranged from 50 19 per square foot for a recycled foam padding with a density of 5 to about 300 1 11 per square foot for a top quality memory foam padding with a density of 10.
For corners and alcoves where the power stretcher can t reach use the knee kicker and stair tool.
Carpet padding is usually a foam underlayment specifically designed for installation under broadloom carpet.
The reason for this smooth side is so that the carpet can easily slide across the pad when installing it.
If in doubt ask your carpet salesperson and don t be embarrassed.
Most carpet padding consists of polyurethane foam the same stuff that s in furniture mattresses and even car seats.
Laying the carpet padding is an important part of the carpeting installation process not only because it can make the carpeting feel more comfortable but it will also have an impact on the durability of the carpet.
Some carpet paddings have a webbing or moisture barrier coating on one side.
In this video i share a few quick tips on how to install carpet padding and which side of the carpet padding goes up.
Now it is time to install the carpet pad.
Carpet with attached padding is a project most diyers are comfortable doing creating an even bigger savings by skipping installation fees altogether.
Use the power stretcher to attach to the strips on the other side of the room.
It serves a number of uses such as insulation acoustics support and comfort.
Lay out the carpet pad perpendicular to the direction you plan to install the carpet image 1 and staple it near the tackless strips with a staple hammer image 2.
Carpet with padding takes less time to install than padding and carpet separately and it takes less tools.
It is a question that gets asked a lot.
This is the side that faces up.
If you re installing over wood floors the moisture barrier goes up to prevent spills from soaking into the padding.