Any tips on re-carpeting doghouse?
My doghouse carpet in trashed. I'm taking the old carpet off. It's glued on really well. I'm having to cut it loose with a vibrating saw. Regular carpet doesn't want to bend to fit the curves. I'm thi...
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I've put carpet in vehicles. A lot of it can be cut or formed as you go but templates are like gold, just allow for extra.
If the carpet is jute backed, a spray down of water will loosen it so forming is a snap.
If the carpet is plastic backed or has a pad attached, heat can help but pressure and fastening while the adhesive sets is more typical. You can also fold or roll some plastic-backed carpet to loosen it before installation. All carpet has a weave and weft (backing is laid in two opposing directions) so work it in two directions.
If you have a carpet with dense pad, you may have to make some cuts in the pad to form around tight radiuses (radii ?).
Good luck with the installation!
If the carpet is jute backed, a spray down of water will loosen it so forming is a snap.
If the carpet is plastic backed or has a pad attached, heat can help but pressure and fastening while the adhesive sets is more typical. You can also fold or roll some plastic-backed carpet to loosen it before installation. All carpet has a weave and weft (backing is laid in two opposing directions) so work it in two directions.
If you have a carpet with dense pad, you may have to make some cuts in the pad to form around tight radiuses (radii ?).
Good luck with the installation!
