| Remember the 1970s when the only choice available in | | | | edges are able to curl up against the wall. Allow at |
| indoor - outdoor carpet was that wonderful [not] golf | | | | least 3" on each side. You can trim excess away |
| course green turf. It's no wonder that the word | | | | later.5. Cut A WaysTrim around protrusion and outside |
| outdoor carpet sends shudders down a person's spine. | | | | corner edges by making a vertical slice down the |
| But those days are gone.Today there are a wide | | | | carpet. Remember cutting a corner correctly makes |
| selection of both colors and textures from the very | | | | installing your carpet much easier.6. Inside CornersTo fit |
| plush to the basic. You can even choose varying | | | | your carpet on inside corners you need to do a V cut |
| grades of carpet. So all that's left to know is how to | | | | where it over laps. Move slow and carefully when |
| install outdoor carpet.Before we get into how to install | | | | making these cuts so that you do not cut too far.7. |
| outdoor carpet let's have a look at the tools you'll need. | | | | SeamsIf your room needs to be seamed be sure you |
| 50 lb Carpet Roller - optional but well worth the rental | | | | have the pile running in the same direction so that the |
| fee because of the nice tight seal it provides.- Utility | | | | seam is the least noticeable. You should overlap from |
| Knife - make sure the blade is sharp | | | | 2 to 3 inches.To make a double cut seam take your |
| - Straight Edge | | | | straight edge and utility knife and cut through both |
| - Adhesive Spreader | | | | layers at exactly the same time using the tools |
| - Scissors | | | | together.8. Wall To CenterStart against the wall and |
| - Tape MeasureYou will require the following | | | | then fold the carpet back half way but don't move the |
| materials- Double faced carpet tape | | | | half that still down.9. Apply AdhesiveIf you are doing a |
| - Adhesive | | | | permanent installation this is when you will use your |
| - Adhesive solvent [mild] | | | | adhesive [make sure the room is well ventilated]. Take |
| - Seam Adhesive | | | | a notched spreader, apply adhesive, and then apply |
| - Solvent To Ensure The Surface is CleanSome | | | | the adhesive to the sub floor. Follow instructions on the |
| things you should be aware of.- If you are buying | | | | adhesive.10. UnrollNow slowly roll the carpet you rolled |
| outdoor carpet that is going to be prone to dampness | | | | back earlier back into place. Smooth out any bumps |
| or serious wetness be sure the carpet has an all | | | | and make sure you've got it lined up properly. If you |
| weather marine backing that is resistant to moisture.- | | | | were careful rolling it back all should be fine.11. |
| Outdoor carpet can be purchased in either 6 foot or 12 | | | | RepeatRepeat the entire process above for the other |
| foot widths.- Sundecks or areas that get a large | | | | side of the room now.12. Carpet RollerNow take your |
| amount of sun should be installed using a quality | | | | carpet roller [if you rented one] and run it across the |
| outdoor carpet adhesive to ensure there are no | | | | entire carpet to get the adhesive to properly adhere all |
| problems with rot or mildew.- Adhesives are | | | | over the carpet.13. TrimNow is the time to use that |
| flammable so do not use around open flames, | | | | sharp utility knife and trim away the excess on the |
| cigarettes, pilot lights, or any other source of | | | | edges around the outside of the room. Now is the time |
| flame.Now to the main attraction, how to install outdoor | | | | to clip any threads you see as well so that they don't |
| carpet1. Prepare your surfaceMake sure you have | | | | start to unravel.14. Clean UpClean away any |
| properly prepared your surface by using a solvent to | | | | excessive adhesive using a mild solvent. Follow the |
| remove all grime and dirt. Let it dry out completely | | | | instructions provided by the manufacturer.15. Connect |
| before installing the carpet. The best conditions for | | | | The DotsOr in this case connect the rooms. If you are |
| installing your carpet are in a humidity range from 10% | | | | laying outdoor carpet in more than one room use |
| to 65%, and temperatures between 55 F and 95 F.2. | | | | metal binder strips to cover the join.That's it! If you |
| UnrollUnroll the carpet in the location where you are | | | | followed these how to install outdoor carpet steps you |
| going to install it. Let is sit for an hour or two to allow | | | | should be an outdoor carpet layer pro by now! And |
| for expansion.3. Tape roomTake your two sided | | | | think of all the money you saved not having to call in |
| double tape and place the tape around the outer edge | | | | the pros. So what's your next project?John Murray |
| of the room on the sub floor. Make sure there is no | | | | makes it easy to go through the carpet buying |
| more than a 2 foot spacing between each strip of | | | | process and provides tips to keep your carpet lasting |
| tape. Leave the protective paper on the top side of | | | | long. To learn more and receive your free mini-course |
| the tape so as not to loose the adhesion.4. Center | | | | visit the carpet rugs website. |
| ItNext center the carpet in the room. Position it so the | | | | |