People often ask us if they can install our floating floor tiles over a carpet. The simple answer to that question is yes! Ideal for many situations, interlocking flooring solutions from Place N’ Go by SelecTech are an effective, time-saving, money-saving way to update your space.
Here’s a closer look at why our interlocking flooring solutions are ideal for updating a carpeted area.
Why install over carpet?
First, let’s start by looking at the why. Why would someone want to install interlocking flooring over carpet? Usually, it’s because you are leasing or renting the space. If you are renting a house or apartment, you have to leave it in the condition you found it. So, removing a carpet is not an option. However, installing a floating floor is. By installing a floating floor over the carpet, you can have the look and feel you want without violating your lease. If that wasn’t enough, the flooring from SelecTech is also easy to lift and move from one space to the next should you relocate down the road.
Consider these things first.
Although our interlocking flooring solutions are easy to install, there are a few things to consider before you start. First, you have to assess the condition of the carpet. The last thing you want to do is cover a nasty carpet and trap dirt and grime under your floor. Take the time to vacuum, shampoo, and disinfect the carpeted surface. This way, you have peace of mind that you are not trapping anything nasty under the new floor.
Secondly, you need to determine the type of carpet. Thicker, shaggier carpets with thick pads make it more difficult to create an airlocked seam. It’s not impossible, but it’s certainly tricker and a more involved process. Thinner carpets installed over hard floors like concrete are the easiest to cover with a floating floor.
Let’s talk installation.
One of the biggest attractions of our interlocking flooring solutions is the ease of installation. Because you don’t have to wait for adhesives to cure, there is very little downtime when you can’t use your space. After you clear the room and clean the carpet, all you have to do is click the tiles in place. Once you’ve installed all the tiles, you just need to put your furniture back, and you’re good to go!
