Wood Over Carpet

A rug over carpet.
Wood over carpet. Lower pile minimizes the degree to which the floor will be raised by adding a layer of new carpet over the old. We didn t know enough about our future to justify the time and expense. Sure i d get my security deposit back but i d have to live with a disgusting 8 x 10 cover up in the meantime. To learn more about how to install plywood check out our helpful video.
Read more about vinyl flooring. Richard jackson december 30 2018 at 5 36 am reply. When placing plywood sheets over plush carpet lay them in the opposite direction the floor will go. The lower the pile the better.
Plywood is highly recommended when installing over high pile carpet. We didn t know enough about our future to justify the time and expense. Installing hardwood floors can cost between 9 and 12 per square foot compared with about 3 to 5 per square foot for carpet so some homeowners opt to install hardwood floors only in some. Wood laminate flooring directly over the carpet.
If you are using more than one sheet of plywood tape the sheets together at the seam. The best choice for a carpet over carpet installation is a carpet with extremely low pile. Here s a link to a success story over fluffy carpet if you d like to try it.