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Question for guys that installed own carpet ?

pearljam724

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What do you guys recommend to anchor down a new carpet ? A specific glue, sealant, tape ? What’s a popular product, particularly one that’s cheap and works.
 
I did not use any adhesive either, maybe some day. I wanted to see how the carpet conforms to the floorpan over time on its own first.
 
If everything is cut right you should not need to use any type of glue or adhesive.
 
Where did you buy your carpet from and was it shipped rolled? Have you allowed it to acclimate in a normal environment?

Gluing carpet down will make the future removal a PITA.......Once your interior gets installed it will be a smooth transition.

I used some adhesive on my last build but mine never moves, lol.....

This is what I used.....Holds just enough but can be easily released if needed....
https://www.autozone.com/sealants-g...duty-headliner-and-carpet-adhesive/130215_0_0
 
I bought my carpet from Dante’s, but I believe it’s all the same no matter where you buy it from. Basically ACC product.
I laid mine out in the basement for 4 months prior to install. It really helped to let it lay flat and the creases / wrinkles really diminished over that time
 
I used some interior adhesive in a spray can I bought from a local parts store. It looks like spray rubber-cement. I used it along the edges near the door sills, to adhere the piece of carpet to my console & to stick some small pieces on my rear interior panels.
 
The question/doubt I still have is how to best handle the carpet that ends under the door sill. It seems water could seep in that area where the sill clamps down on the carpet.

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The question/doubt I still have is how to best handle the carpet that ends under the door sill. It seems water could seep in that area where the sill clamps down on the carpet.

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What are you driving your car through?.......On both ends and under the sill plate it carries the 90* bend over and up......Washing the car would not flood the interior........
 
Just based on seeing water seep into other areas unexpectedly, I was just wondering "what if".

And I did see a post somewhere once (maybe not on FBB0), where the installer actually put silicone or some other sealer in there. I guess I was a little shocked reading that at the time, because I still remember it.
 
Just based on seeing water seep into other areas unexpectedly, I was just wondering "what if".

And I did see a post somewhere once (maybe not on FBB0), where the installer actually put silicone or some other sealer in there. I guess I was a little shocked reading that at the time, because I still remember it.
Maybe focus on door alignment and ensuring the door seal, seals the best it can....

These old hunks water seeped everywhere and through time damaged things......What little we use them now I wouldn't be concerned IMHO.....
 
The question/doubt I still have is how to best handle the carpet that ends under the door sill. It seems water could seep in that area where the sill clamps down on the carpet.

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I had water wick up from under the sill plate. I removed it and trimmed back the carpet a bit and then used clear silicone caulk at the leading edge of the sill plate to prevent water from getting in there. I think gravity will take care of the side edge.

As everyone else said, I used no adhesive.
 
My first thought was for a house and you use tack strip for that lol. Never know about my mind sometimes. I've seen people use a small amount of glue if the carpet won't lay down in the nooks and crannies but like mentioned, if the carpet is molded right, that shouldn't be a problem.
 
I don’t see the smallest problem not using anything if the carpet lays out for a while prior to install. But, under the rear seat there is a lot of shapes and contours that it would pretty much need to stick to there. I haven’t bought anything or started yet. Just trying to get a jump on things through opinions and advice. Front should be cake. Only challenge is area in rear I speak of
 
I don’t see the smallest problem not using anything if the carpet lays out for a while prior to install. But, under the rear seat there is a lot of shapes and contours that it would pretty much need to stick to there. I haven’t bought anything or started yet. Just trying to get a jump on things through opinions and advice. Front should be cake. Only challenge is area in rear I speak of
If you do use glue, use just enough to do the job. There's been times where I had to lift the carpet for whatever reason and there would be so much glue that I ruined the carpet getting it up.
 
I just unbox the carpet lay it on the shop floor for a day and then place it in the car until actually ready to install it. The ACC carpets were pressed to the floor pan specifications before being shipped, so they don't take but a couple of days to conform back to that shape. If you rush things you may need adhesive. My moto is all good things take a little time.
 
I don’t see the smallest problem not using anything if the carpet lays out for a while prior to install. But, under the rear seat there is a lot of shapes and contours that it would pretty much need to stick to there. I haven’t bought anything or started yet. Just trying to get a jump on things through opinions and advice. Front should be cake. Only challenge is area in rear I speak of
Buy it from ECS....It is shipped flat.......
 
I use shot bags to hold the corners down and work my way from the center of the car out. Propane torch and tubes for holes and then bolts and washers through the holes to hold it in place.

1/2" tube for the seat belts and larger conduit for the dimmer switch.
 
I used an ACC carpet with the heavy mass backing, basically rubber glued to the back of the carpet. As others have said, the carpet is formed to the floor pan. I laid mine out in the driveway for a few hours before install. It fit almost perfectly to the floor pan. Once trimmed and the seats/moldings put back in, the carpet didn't move at all and the fit was excellent. No glue used at all. Here's some pics.

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