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Below-grade rooms sit against soil and run more humid than upper floors, even when the floor looks and feels dry. That moisture decides which pad and prep a basement needs.
A framed subfloor over sleepers installs much like a main-floor room. A bare concrete slab needs a pad made for concrete, and we confirm which one you have on site.
Standard foam pad soaks up moisture from concrete, so on a slab we recommend a moisture-resistant pad with a built-in moisture barrier. The right pad also adds warmth underfoot through a Kingston winter.
We inspect the slab or subfloor and confirm the space is ready for flooring.
We address any moisture concerns, level uneven spots and prepare the slab or subfloor before carpet goes down.
Before any carpet is cut, we plan seam placement and pile direction around the support posts and mechanical rooms basements often have.
Our crew lays the pad and power-stretches the carpet, so it stays tight against the concrete perimeter.
Edges are trimmed clean and transition strips are set at doorways and the base of the stairs.
We walk the finished space with you to check seams, edges and transitions before we consider the job done.
Basement stairs and doorway transitions are measured and installed as part of the same job.
We offer a one-year warranty as standard, with the coverage set for each project. Installation and repair warranties can differ, so we agree the terms with you before work begins.
Run a dehumidifier in the warmer months, keep the space ventilated and watch for condensation near exterior walls. Below-grade humidity in Kingston homes rises through the spring thaw and humid summer stretches, and a musty smell or damp corner caught early is easier to deal with than carpet that has absorbed moisture over a season.
Carpet goes in once drywall, framing and baseboard work is finished and the dust has settled. When basement carpet is part of a larger renovation, we time the install for after the wall work, which avoids rework and keeps the finished space consistent room to room.
For pad options on concrete, read about carpet padding and underlay and our guide to basement underlay for concrete slabs. To compare modular squares with broadloom, see carpet tile, and pet accidents on a slab are covered under pet stain and odor removal. Removing old carpet adds $0.50-$1.00 per sq ft, and carpet removal explains how it works. We also install basement carpet in Bath, Perth and Brockville.
Yes, in a basement that stays dry. Any moisture problem has to be fixed before carpet goes down.
Carpet tile copes with a cool or slightly damp slab better than broadloom, because single tiles lift out and replace. No carpet, tile or pad fixes water coming through the slab, so we check the slab first.
In many cases, yes, once the slab is dry and levelled where needed. Some basements need a subfloor system first, and we tell you which approach fits your space.
It depends on room size, stairs and any prep the slab needs. Your written quote includes the schedule.