Laying unerlay.

[andy2306]

Hi,

Just about to lay the underlay in a bedroom, but not sure if i need any other equipment?

I plan to put carpet grippers down first, how far from the wall should these be?

When i lay the underlay, do i need to use any glue? if so what type and should i use tape again if so what type?

All help would be appreciated ASAP, I have to do this tonight as my first child is expected at any minute and the missus will not be impressed if i dont have it done and ready should it arrive suddenly, she keeps feeling twinges!

 

[JerryM]

sorry got here too late.

you ideally needed 2" gaffer tape (to join the underlay along the abutments) and 3/4" blue cut tacks to fix the underlay at the corners.

for the grippers use a piece of mdf for the spacer and to protect the skirting. i use 6 mm thk for the carpets i buy. if the carpets are thick then u need a wider gap (gap should be slightly smaller than the thickness of the carpet).