Which Way To Lay Carpet Padding

In this video i share a few quick tips on how to install carpet padding and which side of the carpet padding goes up.

Which way to lay carpet padding.

Carpet padding is typically sold in rolls containing 270 square feet of padding. Carpet typically comes in 12 foot widths which makes a roll of carpet heavy and hard to handle even for an average sized room of 12 feet x 12 feet. Laying the carpet padding is an important part of the carpeting installation process not only because it can make the carpeting feel more comfortable but it will also have an impact on the durability of the carpet. At one big box home retailer recent prices for a roll of carpet padding ranged from 50 19 per square foot for a recycled foam padding with a density of 5 to about 300 1 11 per square foot for a top quality memory foam padding with a density of 10.

Whether it s cushioned back carpet for a basement or plush carpet and pad for a living room here is some general information to help you understand how to lay carpet in place. Most carpet padding consists of polyurethane foam the same stuff that s in furniture mattresses and even car seats.