It's not as simple as just throwing down a piece of carpet on your deck. You need to take some time to prep the surface first and then attach the carpeting properly so that it will stay in place and not be a safety hazard. Here are the steps you need to take:
1. Clean the deck surface thoroughly. This is important because you want the carpet to adhere well and not have any dirt or debris underneath it. Pressure washing is often the best way to clean a deck, but you can also use a power washer or hose it down with soap and water. Let the surface dry completely before moving on to step 2.
2. Inspect the deck for any nails or screws that are sticking up. These could potentially puncture or tear your carpet, so they need to be removed or hammered down flush with the surface of the wood.
3. Once your deck is prepped and ready, unroll your piece of carpeting and lay it out in place. Make sure you leave enough excess around the edges so that you can secure it later on.
4 . Use heavy-duty outdoor double-sided tape to adhere the carpeting to the deck surface . Start at one end and work your way across, making sure each strip of tape overlaps with the previous one by about half an inch . Once all ofthe perimeter is taped down , go over any areas that seem loose or insecure .
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