How to Glue Carpet to Wood

Using Spray Adhesive

• 1

  Lay the piece of carpet upside-down on a flat surface so the back of the carpet is facing up.

• 2

  Wipe the carpet's backing with a shop towel or rag to remove any loose dust and dirt from the backing.

• 3

  Spray the piece of carpet with an even layer of spray adhesive. Wear latex gloves and a nose mask for protection.

• 4

  Place the piece of carpet adhesive side down onto the wood surface. Press or walk on the carpet to adhere it to the wood surface.

• 5

  Trim any excess carpet from the wood surface, if necessary, using a utility knife.

Using Contact Cement

• 6

  Lay the piece of carpet upside-down on a flat surface so the back of the carpet is facing up.

• 7

  Wipe the carpet's backing with a shop towel or rag to remove any loose dust and dirt from the backing.

• 8

  Apply an even layer of contact cement to the carpet's backing. Apply an even layer of contact cement to the wood's surface. Wear latex gloves and a nose mask. Let the contact cement dry for 15 minutes.

• 9

  Touch the cement. If the cement is sticky, the contact cement is not dry enough.

• 10

  Place the piece of carpet adhesive side down onto the wood surface. Press or walk on the carpet to adhere it to the wood surface. Use a utility knife to trim any excess carpet from the wood surface, if needed.