Re: Fixing felt-backed carpet

Apr 01, 2004 0 Replies


Anyone got any tips on fixing felt-backed carpet? I had a look


> through the archive but the jury still seemed to be out on the most > effective method.

I was advised to diy with a roll of sticky-back tape that is like the hook part of velcro, which the felt is supposed to hook into. It was crap (or perhaps it was my fitting!)


When I had the other flat done, the professional used spray adhesive and it did seem to work better, though as I sold the place weeks later I can't tell you how long it lasts


tim



> Was thinking about using a spray adhesive. Would this one from
> Screwfix be OK?
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> Alternatively, have seen self-adhesive velcro-type tape in B&Q but it
> seems like an expensive way of laying a relatively cheap carpet. > > Thanks in advance,
>
> Mike

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