How to Install Carpet on the Ceiling
As odd as it may sound, some people put carpeting on the ceiling. Installing a carpet on the ceiling can create better acoustics in the room or add a form of insulation to protect the room from drafts. Carpeting on the ceiling can also reduce the noise made by upstairs neighbors in apartment buildings. Do-it-yourselfers are capable of handling the installation process.
Step 1
Cut the carpet into 4-by-4-foot squares that you can hold above your head while working, using a razor knife.
Step 2
Climb the ladder and hold a corner of the carpeting to a corner of the wall.
Step 3
Staple the carpet corner in place and then staple the edges. Use plenty of staples throughout the carpet to prevent sagging.
Step 4
Place seaming tape on the edges of each carpeting square.
Step 5
Heat the seaming iron and press it on the seaming tape for 30 seconds.
Step 6
Press the carpet edges down firmly on the seaming tape.
Step 7
Repeat the process to attain the desired coverage.
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Based in New Jersey, Joe Christos has experience writing about fitness, finance, gardening and medical equipment. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Kean University, as well as B.A. degrees in film and advertising from Rowan University.
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