Use option a to keep your floor dry if you have damp floors.
Carpet on concrete floor.
The chosen fiber material type should be a synthetic form such as olefin face fiber.
It s a sound theory but should only be executed by a professiona.
Then lay tack strips around the perimeter of the room and install your strips of padding.
While carpet and underlayment will be able to hide some flaws in the concrete sagging or bumby areas may show through.
Use a self leveling compound to fill in any low spots.
To install carpet on concrete choose a carpet that is constructed of synthetic products only as natural fibers are often too absorbent.
Install dimpled polyethylene to create an air space between the concrete and the finished floor sealing off dampness and giving moisture a chance to dissipate.
With the right carpet and underlay there s no reason why it can t be laid on a concrete floor and last for many years.
To prevent this chip away bumbs using a hammer and chisel.
A long handled floor scraper with a sharp blade can make quick work of the staples.
With a motion similar to using a push broom go around the entire room to slice off or yank out the staples with the scraper.
On a concrete floor the carpet pad is often glued into place.
Any carpet fiber style from plush to loop can be applied to a concrete floor.
Before you install the carpet make sure to check the concrete for any moisture issues that need to be addressed.