We tell which requirements are presented to the ground, which attachment methods exist and how to sharpen the material on the wooden floor and a concrete tie.
Before you turn the carpet, you do not need to remove the old finish or carefully prepare the basis. Special skills in its laying also will not need, everything can be made with their own hands. Many believe that the material does not differ in high decorative qualities, but it is not. The technology of the production of the canvas allows you to apply any drawing on it, make a relief surface by changing the length of the pile. Pick up the color and ornament for classic and modern interiors will be easy. This finish has good sound insulation properties, it protects against the cold, walking on the side of the overlap, and the service life is more than ten years.
How to proper carpet
Properties of materialWhere can it be used
Requirements for the base
Step-by-step instructions for laying
- On wooden floors
- On concrete screed
Properties of natural and synthetic canvas
The substrate consists of latex or jute and its substitute. A pile is made from natural or artificial wool, as well as polymers - nylon, polypropylene and polyester. Properties depend mainly on its composition.
- Wool - has a high wear resistance. Its strength increases if there is a nylon. Thanks to special impregnations, it does not accumulate static electricity and does not support combustion. It is not recommended to use with allergies.
- Nylon - has high wear resistance. The term of its service is average of 15 years. It quickly accumulates dirt, but easily ished.
- Polyester - dirting less, but quickly wear out.
- Polypropylene - quickly loses an attractive appearance. The smaller the stitches from which it consists, it is more reliable, however, the polypropylene is inferior to its counterparts.
- Acrylic - on the texture resembles wool, but differs in rigidity.
Durability depends not only on the composition, but also from the structure of the pile. What he is shorter and thicker, the longer will last. The length and density of the cover affect the ability to maintain heat and absorb sound waves.
The material transfers detergents and needs constant purification from dust, which accumulates in cover. It is not recommended for people suffering from allergies to dust.
The level of toxic substances in dyes is usually not higher than in conventional linoleum or laminate. In low-quality products, it may exceed the valid norms.
In what premises can be plated
Before siting carpet, you need to understand how it will be used. For the stairs and the hallway, the elastic nylon floor is suitable with high resistance to abrasion. He conducts noise from the overlap, but it exits the sound of steps. Large length is needed where it will not interfere, for example in the bedroom. However, if there are pets in the apartment, the floor will have to be constantly cleaned from their wool.
In wet premises - the kitchen and bathroom - the floor is better left smooth. Otherwise it will be difficult to dry even with internal heating, in such conditions it will quickly come into disrepair.
Requirements for the base
The surface should be smooth and smooth. It is not necessary to align it ideally, errors are allowed in 2 mm. All area must be cleaned from sticking chips, nails and sharp protrusions that can break the canvas. Paddines should be eliminated. The base should not be fed. This defect is found at wooden boards fixed on the frame. To get rid of it, it is better to pour a self-leveling screed or strengthen the frame, replacing the details affected by the fungus. It is better to use Faneru, chipboard or other materials that are not exposed to temperature-humidifying deformations. All wooden parts are treated with antiseptic composition and water-repellent drugs.
The canvas takes a high temperature, so it is better not to use it to finish the floor near the fireplace. It is not desirable to retain it where it will be constantly exposed to water and steam. To dry, he needs time - otherwise the mold will appear inside.
Before laying the carpet, you need to make sure that nothing threatens him. Defects are not allowed that can spoil the final finish. It is good for it not only rough, but also a picker coating - tile, laminate, parquet, linoleum.
There are special substrates that improve heat and sound insulation properties. They can be made with their own hands from felt, polyurethane foam or rubber. The main requirement is elasticity. Material must straighten after physical impact. Polystyrene foam is better not to use - it spends sound waves, it burns well and distinguishes toxic substances. Chemical impregnations that improve firefighting characteristics do not make it less dangerous. Substrates should not be used for warm floors.
Instructions for laying on different bases
The roll is cut when buying. It should be deployed and give him to fly away during the day so that it finally straightened. The choice of fastening method depends on the features of the base.Choosing mount
- Thin nails - this old proven method has a number of disadvantages. Nails may gradually go out, creating a lot of inconvenience. Little caps do not hold the fabric. Big too noticeable. The problem can be solved by hiding them under the plinth along the perimeter of the room. If you press them to the floor, they will not tear the edges. Nails are used to fix carpet on linoleum and wooden surface. For concrete, they are not suitable.
- Glue - polyurethane, water-distributed or PVA. The water-dispersive compositions include acrylic adhesives.
- Bilateral Scotch - strips are attached with a step of 50-100 cm. The advantage of Scotch is the ability to quickly dismantle the coating.
- Gripper Rakes - Plinths, allowing to fix fabric in a stretched state.
- Without mounts - the material is spread and pressed along the edges of the plinths after straightening under the influence of its own weight. The main drawback of this method is the lack of fixation and tension. The loose fabric is still going to crease. This method is not suitable for premises with large crossings and for large rooms.
Fastening method depending on the area of the room
- The area is not more than 12 m2 - it is enough to apply tape only around the perimeter.
- At the area of 12-20 m2, it is necessary to apply it to the entire back surface with a step of 1 m. It is better to make a grid with 50x50 cm cells.
- In large rooms it is better to use glue.
How to raise carpet on a wooden floor
Boards must be dry and clean. Sticking nails must be removed or barbed. If the boards are not exactly, they are configured by the level and fix it so that there are no cracks between them. As a rule, assembling on parquet or floorboards, nailed to the frame of the bar. Laminate is less common, as it is usually removed and moved to another room, but the old worn laminate will serve as a substrate.
Before working, the plinths are removed, spread the cloth and give it to be searched. The length and width are taken with a margin, the extra pieces are cut during tension or straightening. For this, scissors or a sharp knife are used.
Before applying glue, the boards are ground. It is necessary to fill the voids, worsening the grip with matter.
If you fix the canvas around the perimeter, it should be straightened from the center, accelerating the folds and bumps. It is better to cover with glue all its area. The detachable canvas are folded in half, the free surface of the floor is missing, then lowered the roll and processed the second part in the same way. Fall is 5 cm. Free edges in the middle are removed. The resulting edges are thoroughly labeled and rolled with roller. From bilateral tape on the floor make a grid with cells 50x50 cm. The protective film is removed at the final stage of installation.
Before putting carpet using flupes, you need to measure their length and smoothly cropped the sides. The planks are nailed to the walls of nails at an angle of 45 degrees. On their outer side there are fixators that allow you to keep the tissue in the stretched state. It refills in holders with the help of special tools included in the gripper. The edges are fenced and cut. Works require certain skills. Tighten and press wide long strips will evenly be difficult. It is better to seek help in a repair and construction company.
How to lay a laying on concrete coating
The feature of the concrete coating is that it is not subject to deformations, so fabric even with a significant load will not be fed. The stock can be smaller. On each side, 2-4 cm is added.All methods except nails are suitable for attachment. Most often the glue is used, which is cooked with the entire surface, or bilateral tape.
Before how to raise carpet on the concrete floor, you must prepare the tools.
Tools for work
- Knife or scissors.
- Wooden plank.
- Roulette and ruler.
- Roller to ride joints.
- The toothed spatula for applying a mixture to the surface.
Instruction
The base is aligned and cleaned from garbage and dust. Danger represent sharp traces of cement drops. They are cut or removed by grinding circle. Fat stains are dissolved with alcoholic solution. Dust is removed by a wet cloth, after which they allow the base to dry.
The canvas are rolled throughout the area and withstand it during the day. During this time it straightens under his own weight.
When laying, it is recommended to place joints parallel to long walls. In the square room they are placed perpendicular to the outer wall. If the pile has a tilt, it should look in the side of the window.
The coating taking into account the adhesive should go a little on the walls. It is straightened from the center of the room. When pressed, it is important not to make the chances - they will then be difficult to eliminate. The edges are stacked on a wooden board and cut around the perimeter with a sharp knife. When contacting concrete, it quickly fills. The error is allowed in 2-5 mm, as the edge will close the plinth, and the irregularities will not be noticeable. The joints are sampled or welded using thermal control.
Works are conducted from the center. After their completion, the coating smoothes towards the walls.
At the junction with tiles or parquet, the edge of matter is covered with a spawning on the tapping screw. On the perimeter of the room are installed plinths.
Detailed instructions, how to properly hold the carpet, look at the video from Leroy Merlin specialists.
