Pull back a part of the carpet and pull off the paper backing for the tape.
Tips on laying outdorr carpet.
Position the rolls of carpet end to end along one wall as they will install.
You can find them at most carpet stores and also at hardware stores.
Clear everything out of the area you re going to carpet and make sure the floor is clean and smooth.
Installing indoor outdoor carpet on your deck is simple.
Keep the padding within the inner perimeter formed by the strips.
Leave the backing on the up side of the tape.
Buy a style that complements the aesthetics of your home s interior or outdoor theme.
Grass carpeting can be used on any outdoor area not exposed to weather and plush carpeting can be used on covered decks.
You don t need to know about laying carpet to make it look like a professional job and you don t need any specialist tools.
Lay the outdoor carpet on the tape.
Outline the edges of the room with double sided tape and use the tape to make x marks about 6 by 6 inches about every 2 feet on the floor.
Step 1 choose your carpet.
There s a very wide range in indoor outdoor carpet these days.
This is a standard rule of carpet installation.
Repeat this all the way around the carpet as well as center tape pieces.
Start at one side of the room and roll out the first section across the floor.
Padding should touch the edge of the tackless strips but should not overlap them.
Fit the ends at the base of each wall.