Nick at pelican parts.
Is carpet padding needed in installing porsche carpet.
Most carpet padding consists of polyurethane foam the same stuff that s in furniture mattresses and even car seats.
The new carpet was a little stiff so i put them in the dryer for a few minutes to loosen up before installing them.
This is similar to direct glue down installation except that we first glue a pad to the floor and then glue the carpet to the pad.
Doesn t describe how difficult it is to install this pad.
Choosing what carpet padding types are right for you.
Need 2 people definitely.
Tape neighboring pieces together with 2 to 3 inch masking tape or as directed by the manufacturer.
Use a staple hammer tacker to fasten the carpet pad against the edge of the tack strip.
In fact a carpet s warranty is often voided if you don t have correct padding placed under it at the time of installation.
If using the waffle pad style of carpet pad the waffle side of the carpeting pad should be face up for maximum cushioning and it is cut to fit inside the tackless strips with about gap so that the carpet itself can be attached to the tackless strips and the padding does not interfere with the securing of the carpet.
Think of these things to help make your choice easier.
Choosing between carpet padding types may get a bit confusing but we re here to help.
Not all carpets have the same padding.
For the map pocket area i sprayed the glue on the car floor because of all of the irregular surfaces.
Carpet padding comes in a variety of sizes materials and densities.
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However proper padding will extend the life of your carpet assisting in protection from wear and tear.
Padding isn t an absolute necessity and installation can take place without it.
I had to cut the pad in half to get the proper location.
Carpet padding is usually a foam underlayment specifically designed for installation under broadloom carpet.
Line up your carpet and press into all of the creases and bends ensuring a good bond.
The pad for this type of installation can not be any carpet pad but a densified pad made specifically for this type of installation.
It serves a number of uses such as insulation acoustics support and comfort.
Install carpet pad so that any seams will be at right angles to those in the carpet.
Thanks for the additional info.
