Many padding manufacturers recommend a density of 8 pounds per cubic foot but a pad of at least 5 pounds that.
Can you use padding under berber carpet.
A thick pad can actually damage thin carpet types such as berber.
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How to install a basement carpet with no padding.
Does anyone know what the proper pad is.
It doesn t matter what carpet you use padding doesn t make the carpet live longer if you want a more firmer feel to your carpet go with an 8lb padding it comes in half inch thickness and it is what most people prefer and what i d want in my house a 6lb padding is more spongy and gives at the feet more you may also check the quarter inch padding which may be better if you have.
However proper padding will extend the life of your carpet assisting in protection from wear and tear.
Even checking with carpet manufacturers i get diff.
That s because the thick carpet pad has too much.
Carpet tile 12 tiles case 90 sq.
For these situations you ll want a thinner carpet pad with a heavier weight.
The density of carpet padding is usually expressed as pounds per cubic foot.
Basements usually have concrete floors and concrete is an ideal substrate for adhesive bonded carpeting.
Having a nice carpet pad between your carpeting and the concrete subfloor in the basement can really eliminate that feeling and help the room feel as warm as.
I do not want a mussy feel.
Synthetic padding is best for berbers or loop piles.
In fact a carpet s warranty is often voided if you don t have correct padding placed under it at the time of installation.
You can bond utility grade roll.
You usually use no more than 1 2 pad with cut pile carpet and recommend 7 16 or less for berber or low pile carpets.
These residential areas of the home are the perfect place to splurge on a thicker carpet padding.
Been trying to find the right padding for a berber carpet install.
Padding isn t an absolute necessity and installation can take place without it.
Living rooms bedrooms and dens.
A basement carpet pad will help hold off the feeling of cold and dampness that concrete basement floors can transfer the feeling of cold has always been one of the biggest drawbacks of concrete floors especially in the basement.
The type of carpet you select can dictate the thickness of the padding because too much cushion can damage some carpet types.