Replace Tile With Carpet

Replace the carpet tile.

Replace tile with carpet.

Sometimes the tile will prove stubborn and cling to the floor quite. The first tile is often the most difficult to lift. While carpet is a popular easy to care for option in any room of the house ceramic tile in the kitchen and bath is a common option. The process of removing the carpet and installing the tile is easy and will traditionally add value to any home when done properly.

The experts show how to remove old carpet and replace it with a tile floor. If you can t lift any corner push the edge of a putty knife or metal scraper under the edge to pry. However there are some homes that may have carpet in either of these rooms. If you re using a carpet tile left over from your initial installation it s probably already the right size.

To install the tiles trowel an even layer of thin set on the underlayment and back butter the tile for better coverage. If it s a tile bought especially to patch your floor or if you trimmed your original tiles you may need to cut your carpet tile to fit. Once your carpet tile has acclimated for 24 hours it s ready to lay. If you can t grab hold of a tile corner slide a putty or utility knife under one edge of the carpet and begin to lift it up.

To do so lift a corner of the tile and slowly begin to pull it away from the floor. Cost skill level start to finish 2 days. Next section off the room into four quadrants and lay the tiles down starting in the center and working your way out.