... install carpet by ourselves over tile floor?
Should I rather buy an area rug?
This is for our 9 month old daughter's nursery.
I had decided on the carpet because she loves to chew on anything, and I bet she'd chew on the rug too!
So I'd like to know how hard could it be for us to install carpet by ourselves? (the kind of carpet that comes in sections)
Thanks very much!
2007-01-28 14:03:52 · 7 answers · asked by Feed the models! 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I'd go with an area rug, not because it's easier but because new carpet can off-gas and cause allergic reactions to those with sensitive lungs (like a 9 month old). There is no way I'd put a baby in a room with brand new carpet.
Here I just did a quick yahoo search and found this:
http://drmericle.com/rugrat.php
good luck, if you do decide to install yourself I have heard it's not the easiest thing to do, some places have free installation - I'd look around for a place like that.
2007-01-28 14:15:59 · answer #1 · answered by junenorth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Installing carpet, with the right tools, is not a task that would be too hard for you.
As it is for the baby room, I would be more concerned about the fact that carpets are germ collectors and may have negative health effects to your baby.
The Healthy Child Web Site states: "Few construction materials offer the advantages of carpet. It is colorful, comfortable, generally easy to maintain, and is often the most economical choice for floor covering. However, carpets and rugs trap soil and potentially contaminated materials, and they are difficult to clean and sanitize. Therefore, they should not be used in toilet rooms, diaper changing areas, or areas where food handling occurs.
Carpet also can harbor dust mites or other allergens that can cause health problems for staff and children. Dust mites are microscopic insects that ingest the tiny particles of skin humans shed normally every day. They live in carpeting and fabric but can be killed by frequent washing and use of a mechanical, heated dryer, so it is helpful to use only carpeting that can be cleaned regularly. Other children may have allergies to animal products in carpeting, such as feathers, fur, and wool, or to latex found in carpet."
2007-01-28 22:16:23 · answer #2 · answered by Dani 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been involved in a few carpet laying operations. If you are talking about wall to wall the seams I believe are the most difficult part. If you're room is narrow enough seams can be avoided as the carpet can be bought that will span the room without seaming. It's been quite a while since I put any down but seems to me it comes either 10 or 12 feet wide. Tack strip needs to be put around the entire room & the carpet needs to be cut to size & streached (streatchers can be rented) to tack strip to prevent the carpet from bubbling. In other words it's doable but not easy.
2007-01-28 22:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by dale m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not cost much for the labor part of the job. About .59 per sq ft. If you must go for a bound carpet rug. About $160 for a 12 x 9 bound as a rug.
2007-01-28 22:11:03 · answer #4 · answered by rlbendele1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean "carpet squares" that's easy. A regular wall-to-wall carpet is alot harder. You would need to rent a "kicker" among other things and it's physically demanding.
2007-01-29 00:28:17 · answer #5 · answered by Tweet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, this is not what I'd call an easy do-it-yourself job. I'd go with the throw rug.
2007-01-28 23:38:05 · answer #6 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah... It's too hard and difficult to install it... I think You'd called someone who's been specialized on that work...
Lot of kisses...
2007-01-30 14:56:29 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋