Do I have to completely remove the old carpet adhesive before laying new carpet on a concrete subfloor?
Removing old carpeting can reveal a hidden treasure of beautiful flooring underneath. Unfortunately, if your carpet was glued down, this beautiful treasure is covered with a layer of hard, crusty crud. Luckily, this is removable, from virtually every surface, with the right tools and a good dose of patience and hard work.
Not removing the old carpet adhesive will cause problems down the line when you try to install the new pad or moisture barrier, ranging from lumpiness to non-adhesion to air bubbles and non-sealing. Removing the old carpet adhesive may seem like a bother right now but you will gain a great deal in quality and durability if you do it. There are a number of products and techniques that will help you get this over with.
Removing old carpeting can reveal a hidden treasure of beautiful flooring underneath. Unfortunately, if your carpet was glued down, this beautiful treasure is covered with a layer of hard, crusty crud. Luckily, this is removable, from virtually every surface, with the right tools and a good dose of patience and hard work. Sources: http://www.howtocleanstuff.
Not removing the old carpet adhesive will cause problems down the line when you try to install the new pad or moisture barrier, ranging from lumpiness to non-adhesion to air bubbles and non-sealing. Removing the old carpet adhesive may seem like a bother right now but you will gain a great deal in quality and durability if you do it. There are a number of products and techniques that will help you get this over with. Take a look at Bob Vila’s advice on bobvila.com Sources: http://www.bobvila.com/wwwboard/messages/25272.
