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What side of carpet underlayment goes on the floor rubber or mesh backing?
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∙ 14y ago
Underlayment goes slick or flat side up, so the carpet can be adjusted, moved & stretched without the foam bunching up..
Probably half of all the padding I ever saw an amateur do it yourselfer install was installed up side down...
Mesh goes up, so the carpet can slide...
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What is the best underlayment when replacing a floor and why?
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