@@IdaAlexis Hi, the link you sent doesn't show the item list. A bunch of black circles going down the page. Not sure if it’s broken, Is it possible to get the list elsewhere? Thanks!
Girl, if you don't stop! This is the simplest and best DYI I have ever seen. Thank you so much! I am tired of my dusty carpet and will be doing this! Thank you again!
Thank you so much Yes, let me know how it comes out! Also, some people recommended staggering them instead of laying it down the way I did in this video. I think thats a good idea and will also try it that way next time I do this.
I just want to say thank you for this video🙌🏽. My carpet in my apartment is horrible from wear and tear over the 5+ yrs of living here and I’m so tired of shampooing it. This is a inexpensive and great way of getting a new look in my home. I will be purchasing my supplies soon and starting this project.❤️❤️ Thank u🙏🏽 Thank you ☺️
You are genius. I was just sitting here trying to figure out how to cover my carpet in my rental since my landlord is taking a while to replace it. And you came up with an amazing idea and way of doing so. I have a one year old who plays on the floor a lot and drops food and spills as well. And this would make it so easy to clean up and remove when I decide to move out. I'm heading over to Amazon and Lowe's and checking prices on the flooring and poster boards. Thank you for this great way to transition my home.
Can’t imagine this lasts long. I’d imagine it’s going to flex when you step on it and eventually lead to cracks/breaks. As much as I’d like to do this in my apartment(because I hate the carpet in here). I’d imagine I’d only be happy with doing this up until the inevitable cracking/breaking of the new floor
I would imagine one good run in that room for whatever reason i.e rushing ro get dressed and the floor would shift causing you to hurt yourself. creative ideal tho.
Orrrr get that plastic they use for wen u paint and put down staple that down but pull it very tightly over floor instead of getting all that poster board orrr use card board boxes (free)very flatly
I've had mixed results. I used cheap peel and stick vinyl from Walmart in one room and higher quality from Home Depot in the other. The home depot has cracked from foot traffic, the Walmart tolerates furniture being moved on it and has no cracks. The technique works, but thinner more flexible tile seems to be the best.
I've been thinking about getting that plastic mat stuff for office chairs that has the sharp teeth on the underside, then poster board then the wood vinyl stuff to avoid the carpet plush push down whenever you walk on it....gonna be expensive tho but I still wanna try it.
Thank you for posting this !! My bf and I are moving soon and we have two naughty cats who love messing up carpets so I’m glad we found a way to cover the carpet and you are very knowledgeable thank you ❤❤❤
ONE ADDED TIP - Thank you very much for posting the helpful video! Just one tip to add - STAGGER THE PLANKS AS MUCH AS YOU CAN. Rather than laying the planks in a straight "square" or "rectangle", with all the planks ending in a straight line OR using the SAME random pattern throughout the installation (giving the final result a "stair step" or "H" pattern), randomize the layout (stagger the plank) as much as you can (unless you want a repeated pattern, of course). Staggering the planks will do three things: -- #1) Give the final structure of the installation more strength; #2) Give the final result a professional look; #3) Prevent the long straight-line seams that are formed in square or rectangle layouts from catching dirt over time, making them more noticeable. The labor itself won't be anymore difficult, it will just take a little more time in planning. There are many websites that give instructions on how to accomplish a totally randomized installation/layout. (Google "stagger vinyl plank flooring".)
Perfect & geniuse. I need to renovate my apartment old carpet , coming from the walls. Leasing manager claims it's new, he must ment in the past tense as when it was put in that apartment years ago. I'm going to try the poster board with the tiles from Wish. Wish seems to have a nice asortment of light adhesive floor tiles that will brighten up my room. I put the privacy film on kitchen window and inspection came and thought I replaced the windows and was amazed. 😄😁
Now this just gave me life, i have been trying to think of a way ro change my living room floors without ripping out the carpet because I rent. Boy have i found the solution, rhank u soooo much for sharing.
I am so glad that I found your channel! I have lived in a carpeted apartment for the last few years. Each year I get a terrible flea infestation that lasts 4 months. I am looking forward to trying this out to see if it helps with the fleas. ❤
This is genius. I just purchased a house and the only thing I don't like is that it has beautiful carpet in the living room the hall and the bedrooms and I have a messy kid and pets . You saved me from spending about $400 on Amazon for carpet protector .this is the perfect low cost solution. Thank you !!!
I wanted to do this to my living room last year but when I looked on RUclips the only ppl showing how to lay over carpet were using wood planking underneath. I wasn’t trying to spend that kind of money. I found you a couple weeks ago and your idea of using construction paper was genius!!!! My living room looks absolutely AMAZING!! I wish I could upload pics on here lol.
Glad I found this. They put carpet all the way up to the front door. So there is no entry way persay to take off your shoes especially concerning for winter months.
Love this! My son is incontinent so I’m always trying to figure out ways to save his carpet in rentals. I’m definitely trying this! Much easier than plywood
This is amazing! Thank you! We just bought a house… but it’s way too expensive to redo every room. An easy and cheap way to remodel until we can afford something else!
Hello, OMG, I'm so glad I found your video. I HATE carpet, and I want so desperately to get rid of it, but that's hard to do when renting. This is a gamechanger. HUGE THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m so happy I found this, I’ll be moving into my very first studio today in February & im not too crazy about the rug!! 😜 I’ll definitely will be transforming it with this DIY thank you so much!! 🤞🏼💗
Yay! Congrats on your apartment and good luck with your project 💕 if you can, stagger the tiles. A few people mentioned that will make the floor come out better
Do not do the project like this. Think about it. The poster board is very bendy and thin. Lay that on top of any carpet especially medium to high pile carpet. Will simply not support the weight of a person walking over it. This will create a lot of movement thick like memory foam your weight will sink into the carpet underneath. You need 5 - 10 mm thick hard plywood NOT poster board on top of the carpet.
Hey! Overall its pretty solid, but not 100% like real hardwood. This is a quick & budget friendly solution for people renting or those who want to avoid installing real hardwood floors.
@@stefanjefferson73 Hey! This is a quick & budget friendly solution for people renting or those who want to avoid installing real hardwood floors. If that isn't your goal, this isn't the video for you.
@@IdaAlexis please don't take offense you've done a nice presented video showing a budget friendly way. I'm simply answering the question asked. If they do like this they will be redoing it a couple of years later. The more it's walked on the more indentations will appear much like memory foam due to the underlay (poster board) not being firm or thick enough for body weight walking on it.
Omggggg, I'm loving this. This is giving me life right now, lol! Great idea! I'm moving and I hate carpets and I have allergies so this will definitely be something I would love to do. Thank you so much! #lifesaver
Thank you so much🙏🏼💙if you can, stagger the tiles. A few people mentioned that will make the floor come out better. Congrats on your new apartment & good luck with your project!
This is a great idea!! You have a very creative mind! Thank you so much for making it easier for me to figure out! Poster board is good but I have lots of cardboard I can use. Thank you so much!
Hey! So sorry for the late reply. THANK YOU SO MUCH 🙏🏼 How did your project come out? The cardboard is interesting, I would think it’s a little too thick?
Hello, I just came across your peel & stick tile in the bedroom. Had a question: Does it make a hollow / crinkle / crunchy sound when you walk across it??
Hey! No, no sounds. This DIY only works on a really low carpet so it sits relatively flat to the ground. That’s an issue you would have if the carpet is too thick.
Always wonder if this affects the opening and closing of any door that opens over it. It would surely raise the level so that the door would catch on it unless there was a big gap under the door before.
Thank you for sharing this. I’m wanting to do this in my office (I’m renting). My only question is if you accidentally drop or spill something that’s liquid on the vinyl, does it seep through the cracks leaking onto the carpet?
I will say that it probably wont matter honestly. Because if you didnt have the planks, then whatever gets spilled would have just fully spilled onto the bare carpet lol.
Hey love, not sure how I missed this comment! Definitely avoid spills, but even if you spilled a little its not the end of the world. Also for cleaning, vacuum & use swiffer wet pads instead of a mop
Do you think this would work with a carpet that is a little bit thicker? Like do you think it would squish and move around even with poster boards underneath
Hey love, I wouldn't recommend doing it on a thick carpet because it will most likely squish. I saw another video where they added a layer of wood and then put flooring over a thick carpet.
I’m gonna try this. Been living in my apt 8 years and I am SO DONE with the carpet. It’s old and ugly and I do not have time to carpet clean and constantly waiting for it to dry. OVER IT lol! Great idea!
so how did you do the doorway? I'm wanting to do my living room I have a transition from the living room into the kitchen. any video on that would be appreciated. beautiful job great idea thank you
You just saved my rabbits lives, my parents said they were going to get rid of my bunnies because they kept eating the carpet but when i asked to get hardwood they said they didn't want to rip out the carpet. So hopefully this will work
My bunny is the main reason I want to do this! It’ll be so much easier to clean up her hay! I can’t find a vacuum that handles the job well. So glad this saved your bunnies!
@deidrajohnson8300 sadly i didnt get hardwood, but my parents let me keep the bunnos although my room permanently has big missing patches of carpet that just keep getting bigger. It wouldn’t be nearly as bad if i had a smaller breed of rabbit tho
Hi hun, it looks stunning 😮❤ I love it. Could you tell me please how it looks like after a while. Do they still look this lovely or maybe they come off? Thank you x
Hey love, thank you so much for the kind words 🙏🏼💙 Yes, here’s the link to the removal video (6 Month update) | DIY PEEL & STICK FLOOR TILE REMOVAL ruclips.net/video/gQe14yFWmPQ/видео.html
Love this. Couldn't tell from the video is the floor soft to the Touch ? Could I put a salon chair on it? Trying to add flooring over carpet for a home salon
this looks fantastic - so quick question for ya ;) how do you prevent it from being bent or developing dents due to the flexibility of the carpet underneath?
Wondering same thing...is it squishy like walking on jelly? I've always ripped out old carpet, underlay, ripped up tack strips and worked on solid concrete with peel and stick tiles. Debating on doing this
I absolutely love your method! I am looking for a solution to cover up carpet in my apartment for easy clean up.. are there issues with liquids going in between the edges of the individual pieces? In cases where you'd need to mop, if spills happen, animal accidents, etc.
hey! thank you so much 🙏🏼💙 I vacuum & use swiffer to clean. the wet pads get the job done better than mop for this set up. I would be careful and avoid too much liquid
Awesome 😩😍I’m trying to put down wood over carpet in my room as well as the living room. How does it feel when walking on it ? Is it a solid surface , or does it dip in when stepping & walking on it ?
Thanks love! & its holding up pretty well. It feels normal when you walk. The only thing I noticed not to do is walk on it with really pointy heels lol For a DIY 100% worth it
I did tried this- but I think it will depend on the kind of carpet you’re covering. We had the one that is still kinda new it kinda dip when stepping/walking on it. :(
Any updates on how this has been holding? I am moving out to a new apartment and don't want the carpet and I am thinking of doing this, but I'm a bit iffy since I don't know if it has held well or caused any damage.
Hi! I had this on for about six months before moving out and overall it held up pretty good. This DIY would only work on a very low pile carpet. If it’s too thick or high, the tile won’t sit flat and feel firm. Also, in regards to moisture, yes, you have to be careful. I vacuumed and use a swiffer with wet wipes to clean and that’s fine.
But how long does that last? What about where the butt joints meet? Do they not crinkle up over each other over time because of the poster underneath? I like it but I don’t see this lasting very long, or at least there would have to be maintenance done on it over time.
Very cool ! How do you go about cleaning it & are you worried about water damage getting in from like mopping or spills or something? I’ve seen some mention that in another video but I think it was for the bathroom, so it might be different.
Hey in terms of cleaning how has this worked out for you? As in, I’m guessing it wouldn’t be the same to mop this floor vs a regular hardwood floor. How do you go on about this? This seems like a great saver for people who hate rugs.
Oh, this is a good idea! I don't see this working as well for high pile carpets like how most rentals have them. But this is an excellent idea none the less. Might be seeing myself do this here soon, I'm going to look for a property with laminate. But some landlords do looooove their carpet. (As it screams, "Let me keep your whole ass $3000 deposit over a tiny stain")
Thank you so much! Overall, it’s pretty solid. It’s not 100% like real hardwood, but I knew that going in. Also, this only works on a low pile carpet. If the carpet is high or very plush it won’t sit flat and feel squishy
I’m definitely trying this! But wait I have one question. I’m kinda concerned about spills. Like if I spill water on the floor, will it get under the tiles and make the carpet mold? Or am I just overthinking about being paranoid?😭
Hey love, thanks for watching🙏🏼💙Lol no its a good point. Definitely avoid spills, but even if you spilled a little its not the end of the world. Also for cleaning, vacuum & use swiffer wet pads instead of a mop
I love this idea! Thank you for the video. Does the flooring move a bit when you walk on it? I’m a bit worried since my carpet is a longer carpet. I don’t know how it would turn out.
Hey! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼💙 The floor was pretty solid for mw bc it was a very low pile carpet. I would be careful with a higher pile carpet because it won't sit as flat. What area of your home is this for?
How does it feel when you step on it? Does it feel like normal laminate or is there a “give” I’m thinking of doing this to my studio where I will have a rolly chair. Do you think it could sink into the cracks? It is such a great idea and I want to start!
Hey love! Overall, it’s pretty solid. This DIY only works on a very low carpet. If it’s too high or plush, the tile won’t sit flat or feel firm when walking
I wanted to do this to my living room last year but when I looked on RUclips the only ppl showing how to lay over carpet were using wood planking underneath. I wasn’t trying to spend that kind of money. I found you a couple weeks ago and your idea of using construction paper was genius!!!! My living room looks absolutely AMAZING!! I wish I could upload pics on here lol.
@@snn2913 so far none! It looks exactly the same as when I put it down. Just make sure you push them really close together when laying them down. You should hear them almost snapping together. If not they will shift a bit because it’s just very sticky glue that is connecting them.
I was thinking this exact thing... huge pieces of plywood on top of my carpet doesn't sound fun to deal with... I did think of like... moving blankets or carpet matting etc but that was the best I could come up with, and obviously they're not 'hard' or smooth... this is freaking genius and now i have a great idea in using some old laminate i managed to score for free :D
Hi Ida, your video is so helpful! Could you share the link to the product (or product at similar price tiers with on par quality) you used?
Hey love! Sorry for the late reply, I was putting the purchase list together. Here is a link to the products liketk.it/4zhgH
hi there..how much boxes of the peel n stick did you use?
@@IdaAlexis Hi, the link you sent doesn't show the item list. A bunch of black circles going down the page. Not sure if it’s broken, Is it possible to get the list elsewhere? Thanks!
@@Santoshi1071hey love! Thank you so much for letting me know. Just updated the link liketk.it/4zhgH
Girl, if you don't stop! This is the simplest and best DYI I have ever seen. Thank you so much! I am tired of my dusty carpet and will be doing this! Thank you again!
Thank you so much Yes, let me know how it comes out! Also, some people recommended staggering them instead of laying it down the way I did in this video. I think thats a good idea and will also try it that way next time I do this.
6 month Update | removing tiles- ruclips.net/video/gQe14yFWmPQ/видео.html
Would this work over commercial carpet?
I just want to say thank you for this video🙌🏽. My carpet in my apartment is horrible from wear and tear over the 5+ yrs of living here and I’m so tired of shampooing it. This is a inexpensive and great way of getting a new look in my home. I will be purchasing my supplies soon and starting this project.❤️❤️ Thank u🙏🏽 Thank you ☺️
Thank you so much for your kind words, it means a lot! Good luck with your project and let me know how your project comes out :)
6 month Update | removing tiles- ruclips.net/video/gQe14yFWmPQ/видео.html
@@IdaAlexis was the tile hard to clean mop ?
@@veemoon1428 Hey love, I would vacuum and then use a swiffer & wet pad to mop (Do not use a regular mop & bucket to prevent any molding etc)
You are genius. I was just sitting here trying to figure out how to cover my carpet in my rental since my landlord is taking a while to replace it. And you came up with an amazing idea and way of doing so. I have a one year old who plays on the floor a lot and drops food and spills as well. And this would make it so easy to clean up and remove when I decide to move out. I'm heading over to Amazon and Lowe's and checking prices on the flooring and poster boards. Thank you for this great way to transition my home.
Thank you so much! Yes, it’s an easy DIY. Here’s the link to everything I use in case you need it amzn.to/3TTLBGm
Can’t imagine this lasts long. I’d imagine it’s going to flex when you step on it and eventually lead to cracks/breaks. As much as I’d like to do this in my apartment(because I hate the carpet in here). I’d imagine I’d only be happy with doing this up until the inevitable cracking/breaking of the new floor
I would imagine one good run in that room for whatever reason i.e rushing ro get dressed and the floor would shift causing you to hurt yourself. creative ideal tho.
@@Master63ywhat about stapling the poster boards down first before applying the tiles
Orrrr get that plastic they use for wen u paint and put down staple that down but pull it very tightly over floor instead of getting all that poster board orrr use card board boxes (free)very flatly
I've had mixed results. I used cheap peel and stick vinyl from Walmart in one room and higher quality from Home Depot in the other. The home depot has cracked from foot traffic, the Walmart tolerates furniture being moved on it and has no cracks. The technique works, but thinner more flexible tile seems to be the best.
I've been thinking about getting that plastic mat stuff for office chairs that has the sharp teeth on the underside, then poster board then the wood vinyl stuff to avoid the carpet plush push down whenever you walk on it....gonna be expensive tho but I still wanna try it.
Thank you for posting this !! My bf and I are moving soon and we have two naughty cats who love messing up carpets so I’m glad we found a way to cover the carpet and you are very knowledgeable thank you ❤❤❤
Thank you so much ❤️ and good luck with your project
! My flat has the oldest looking FORREST GREEN carpet I’m so over it. This is definitely the hack I’ve been looking for! Thank you 😊
Thank you so much love🙏🏼💙 good luck on your project!
ONE ADDED TIP - Thank you very much for posting the helpful video!
Just one tip to add - STAGGER THE PLANKS AS MUCH AS YOU CAN. Rather than laying the planks in a straight "square" or "rectangle", with all the planks ending in a straight line OR using the SAME random pattern throughout the installation (giving the final result a "stair step" or "H" pattern), randomize the layout (stagger the plank) as much as you can (unless you want a repeated pattern, of course). Staggering the planks will do three things: -- #1) Give the final structure of the installation more strength; #2) Give the final result a professional look; #3) Prevent the long straight-line seams that are formed in square or rectangle layouts from catching dirt over time, making them more noticeable. The labor itself won't be anymore difficult, it will just take a little more time in planning. There are many websites that give instructions on how to accomplish a totally randomized installation/layout. (Google "stagger vinyl plank flooring".)
Yes good point 👍 I didn’t know about this technique at the time
Perfect & geniuse. I need to renovate my apartment old carpet , coming from the walls. Leasing manager claims it's new, he must ment in the past tense as when it was put in that apartment years ago.
I'm going to try the poster board with the tiles from Wish. Wish seems to have a nice asortment of light adhesive floor tiles that will brighten up my room.
I put the privacy film on kitchen window and inspection came and thought I replaced the windows and was amazed. 😄😁
The privacy film idea is brilliant! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼💙
Now this just gave me life, i have been trying to think of a way ro change my living room floors without ripping out the carpet because I rent. Boy have i found the solution, rhank u soooo much for sharing.
Hey love! I'm so happy to help! Hope your project comes out amazing
Here's the update & removal video ruclips.net/video/gQe14yFWmPQ/видео.html
I swear I’ve been searching for this specific video since before it even existed! GENUIS!!!! Thank you so much for sharing 💗💗💗
Thank you so much love!! Good luck with your project, glad to help💗
I am so glad that I found your channel!
I have lived in a carpeted apartment for the last few years.
Each year I get a terrible flea infestation that lasts 4 months.
I am looking forward to trying this out to see if it helps with the fleas. ❤
Hi! Thank you so much and good luck with your project 🤍
Hi did it help with the fleas? I have 2 dogs and carpet so am considering applying this over the carpet for that reason and others too
I was having such a hard time with the carpet of my place and thanks to YOU
Hey! Thank you so much 🙏🏼💙 I hope your project came out amazing!
This is so frigging clever! Wicked simple and useful idea.
Thank you so much 🙏🏼
Love this idea! What happens if it gets wet? Does it crack under furniture or otherwise?
This is genius. I just purchased a house and the only thing I don't like is that it has beautiful carpet in the living room the hall and the bedrooms and I have a messy kid and pets . You saved me from spending about $400 on Amazon for carpet protector .this is the perfect low cost solution. Thank you !!!
Hey love! Thanks for watching and congrats on your new home! Let me know how this project works out for you
2yrs later how did it hold up?
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I wanted to do this to my living room last year but when I looked on RUclips the only ppl showing how to lay over carpet were using wood planking underneath. I wasn’t trying to spend that kind of money. I found you a couple weeks ago and your idea of using construction paper was genius!!!! My living room looks absolutely AMAZING!! I wish I could upload pics on here lol.
@Tamarra Martin nope but you need a low carpet. If it’s plush it’s going to feel squishy
How is it when you’re moving heavy furniture around? Does it rip? How has it been holding up?
@@keshlaarias615 I’ve had to move my couches around when laying it down and it slides right over easily.
Hey! thanks for watching. Here's the update & removal video ruclips.net/video/gQe14yFWmPQ/видео.html
Glad I found this. They put carpet all the way up to the front door. So there is no entry way persay to take off your shoes especially concerning for winter months.
Wow! I finally how a way to cover over this dirty carpet with a little diy works which takes time in planning but it's worth it ❤
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
This is the one!!! Cause what I'm not about to do is measure, cut and buy some plywood LOL thanks so much for this video!
Lol yes anytime! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼 and apologies for the late reply, missed this comment somehow
This is AMAZING!!!! So simple! Thank you for showing! :) Will gladly be using this method ☺️
Thank you so much 🙏🏼 good luck on your project
Love this! My son is incontinent so I’m always trying to figure out ways to save his carpet in rentals. I’m definitely trying this! Much easier than plywood
Thank you!! lol I totally understand, good luck with your project 🙏🏼💙
The best DIY EVER!!! I will do that already put everything on my Amazon basket!!! Thank you so so much!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Omg thank you so much 💗 good luck on your your project let me know if you have any questions
This is amazing! Thank you! We just bought a house… but it’s way too expensive to redo every room. An easy and cheap way to remodel until we can afford something else!
Yay! Congrats on your new home 🙏🏼💙 and thank you so much
I hate my carpet. Your way of doing it its great. I'm gonna give a try soon
Thank you so much! Good luck with your project
@IdaAlexis what would happen if someone spilled water on the panels?? Would the carpet under the panel get wet too???
This just made me so excited to find. I will be doing this to my living room and my bedroom. I hate my apartments rug.
Thank you so much and good luck on your project! :)
Looks beautiful! The paint color is unique as well!
Thank you so much love 🙏🏼💙
Girlllll i saw the short and I was like lemeeeee really see and like omg !!! IM ABOUTA DO THIS TO MY STUDIO APT ❤️❤️❤️
Omg yes!! Glad this helped. Let me know how your project comes out🙌
poster boards is sooo smart!! my room also has some diagonal areas so this will be wayyy easier to cut/install!! thank you so much for this video
Anytime love! Thanks for watching and good luck with your project 🙏🏼💙
Hello, OMG, I'm so glad I found your video. I HATE carpet, and I want so desperately to get rid of it, but that's hard to do when renting. This is a gamechanger. HUGE THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Tanya! My apologies for the late reply , but that you sooo much 🙏🏼💙 good luck with your project and lmk if you have any questions
🔥🔥🔥 very smart way to lay the panels .
Thank you!
Did this work well for anyone who tried it? Could you fell the carpet underneath while walking? How did you keep it clean?
Sis out here doing Gods work!
Thanks love🙏🏼💙
Here's the update & removal video ruclips.net/video/gQe14yFWmPQ/видео.html
I’m so happy I found this, I’ll be moving into my very first studio today in February & im not too crazy about the rug!! 😜 I’ll definitely will be transforming it with this DIY thank you so much!! 🤞🏼💗
Yay! Congrats on your apartment and good luck with your project 💕 if you can, stagger the tiles. A few people mentioned that will make the floor come out better
Same for me!! Thank u soooooooo muchhhhh
How long did this last for you? Cuz my new apartment comes with carpet and I hate it
can you get back the audio can’t hear anything through most of the video
Does it feel like hardwood when your walking on it or does it feel like soft carpet under?
Do not do the project like this. Think about it. The poster board is very bendy and thin. Lay that on top of any carpet especially medium to high pile carpet. Will simply not support the weight of a person walking over it. This will create a lot of movement thick like memory foam your weight will sink into the carpet underneath. You need 5 - 10 mm thick hard plywood NOT poster board on top of the carpet.
Hey! Overall its pretty solid, but not 100% like real hardwood. This is a quick & budget friendly solution for people renting or those who want to avoid installing real hardwood floors.
@@stefanjefferson73 Hey! This is a quick & budget friendly solution for people renting or those who want to avoid installing real hardwood floors. If that isn't your goal, this isn't the video for you.
@@IdaAlexis please don't take offense you've done a nice presented video showing a budget friendly way. I'm simply answering the question asked. If they do like this they will be redoing it a couple of years later. The more it's walked on the more indentations will appear much like memory foam due to the underlay (poster board) not being firm or thick enough for body weight walking on it.
@@IdaAlexis so how does it feel walking on it? You never answered that question
Omggggg, I'm loving this. This is giving me life right now, lol! Great idea! I'm moving and I hate carpets and I have allergies so this will definitely be something I would love to do. Thank you so much! #lifesaver
Thank you so much🙏🏼💙if you can, stagger the tiles. A few people mentioned that will make the floor come out better. Congrats on your new apartment & good luck with your project!
This is a great idea!! You have a very creative mind! Thank you so much for making it easier for me to figure out! Poster board is good but I have lots of cardboard I can use. Thank you so much!
Hello, have you used the cardboard? How is it holding up? Any tips?
Hey! So sorry for the late reply. THANK YOU SO MUCH 🙏🏼 How did your project come out? The cardboard is interesting, I would think it’s a little too thick?
Wow! Great job! I am going to do my dinning room.😉
Thank you so much🙏🏼💙 Good luck with your project!
Thank you 😄
Hello, I just came across your peel & stick tile in the bedroom. Had a question: Does it make a hollow / crinkle / crunchy sound when you walk across it??
Hey! No, no sounds. This DIY only works on a really low carpet so it sits relatively flat to the ground. That’s an issue you would have if the carpet is too thick.
Moving into a new house and I HATE the carpet but I’m renting and this video saved me so much headache I’m definitely doing this!
Yay! Congrats on your new home and good luck with your project 💓 thanks for watching
Hi i love this!!! how long did it hold up? i wana do this!
This video is so perfect and such a smart solution to carpet in rentals!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for the kind words, I appreciate it 🙏🏼
My gosh I wish I would have found this video years ago. This looks so good😍😍😍
Thank you so much love🙏🏼💙 Good luck on your projects!
Always wonder if this affects the opening and closing of any door that opens over it. It would surely raise the level so that the door would catch on it unless there was a big gap under the door before.
Hey! No, the tile was very thin and there was enough space between the door and floor. Transition slips are good to transition space
Aftermath must feel really comfy and soothing on the foot
Yes! The main benefit is covering the carpet
Omg thank you so much for this. I haaaate my floors in my apartment. Doing this asap
Hey love! Thanks for watching & good luck on your project!
Very clever and cost effective. Tanks!
Thank you so much🙏🏼💙
Love this idea. I have carpet I want to cover and I'm I'm glad I found your video.
Thank you so much! Good luck on your project🙏🏼💙
Here's the update & removal video ruclips.net/video/gQe14yFWmPQ/видео.html
Brilliant!! Omg!!
Thank you so much 🙏🏼💙
Thank you for sharing this. I’m wanting to do this in my office (I’m renting). My only question is if you accidentally drop or spill something that’s liquid on the vinyl, does it seep through the cracks leaking onto the carpet?
I will say that it probably wont matter honestly. Because if you didnt have the planks, then whatever gets spilled would have just fully spilled onto the bare carpet lol.
Hey love, not sure how I missed this comment! Definitely avoid spills, but even if you spilled a little its not the end of the world. Also for cleaning, vacuum & use swiffer wet pads instead of a mop
@@IdaAlexis thank you.
You are a lifesaver!!! Thank you so much for this video!
Thank you so much for watching🙏🏼💙 and anytime!
Just happened to see this very creative good job
Thank you!!
Do you think this would work with a carpet that is a little bit thicker? Like do you think it would squish and move around even with poster boards underneath
Hey love, I wouldn't recommend doing it on a thick carpet because it will most likely squish. I saw another video where they added a layer of wood and then put flooring over a thick carpet.
I’m gonna try this. Been living in my apt 8 years and I am SO DONE with the carpet. It’s old and ugly and I do not have time to carpet clean and constantly waiting for it to dry. OVER IT lol! Great idea!
Thank you so much 🙏🏼 YES! try it out and let me know how it comes out!
Brilliant!!🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!!
This is Amazing! i was wandering if i can also do this in my living and dining room?
This is BRILLIANT.
Thank you so much 🙏🏼
so how did you do the doorway? I'm wanting to do my living room I have a transition from the living room into the kitchen. any video on that would be appreciated. beautiful job great idea thank you
Hey! Thank you so much 🙏🏼 you can use a “transition strip” they even have peel and stick options on Amazon amzn.to/3Qby64M
You just saved my rabbits lives, my parents said they were going to get rid of my bunnies because they kept eating the carpet but when i asked to get hardwood they said they didn't want to rip out the carpet. So hopefully this will work
Omg! Yes, please try this! It will work
My bunny is the main reason I want to do this! It’ll be so much easier to clean up her hay! I can’t find a vacuum that handles the job well. So glad this saved your bunnies!
@deidrajohnson8300 sadly i didnt get hardwood, but my parents let me keep the bunnos although my room permanently has big missing patches of carpet that just keep getting bigger. It wouldn’t be nearly as bad if i had a smaller breed of rabbit tho
Hi hun, it looks stunning 😮❤ I love it. Could you tell me please how it looks like after a while. Do they still look this lovely or maybe they come off? Thank you x
Hey love, thank you so much for the kind words 🙏🏼💙 Yes, here’s the link to the removal video (6 Month update) | DIY PEEL & STICK FLOOR TILE REMOVAL
ruclips.net/video/gQe14yFWmPQ/видео.html
Overall pretty good
Love this. Couldn't tell from the video is the floor soft to the Touch ? Could I put a salon chair on it? Trying to add flooring over carpet for a home salon
Thank you! It's pretty sturdy. I have a bed, chairs and other bedroom furniture on it but its its super heavy it will leave a mark.
Here's the update & removal video ruclips.net/video/gQe14yFWmPQ/видео.html
this looks fantastic - so quick question for ya ;) how do you prevent it from being bent or developing dents due to the flexibility of the carpet underneath?
Wondering same thing...is it squishy like walking on jelly?
I've always ripped out old carpet, underlay, ripped up tack strips and worked on solid concrete with peel and stick tiles.
Debating on doing this
I have been wanting to remodel my laundry room, you made it look really easy. #motivation I’ll be trying this 💕
Thank you so much! Yes thats so exciting! send me pics on IG of the final look
6 month Update | removing tiles- ruclips.net/video/gQe14yFWmPQ/видео.html
I absolutely love your method! I am looking for a solution to cover up carpet in my apartment for easy clean up.. are there issues with liquids going in between the edges of the individual pieces? In cases where you'd need to mop, if spills happen, animal accidents, etc.
hey! thank you so much 🙏🏼💙 I vacuum & use swiffer to clean. the wet pads get the job done better than mop for this set up. I would be careful and avoid too much liquid
6 month Update | removing tiles- @
Wow this is genius.It looks beautiful
Thank you so much🙏🏼💙
Awesome 😩😍I’m trying to put down wood over carpet in my room as well as the living room. How does it feel when walking on it ? Is it a solid surface , or does it dip in when stepping & walking on it ?
Thanks love! & its holding up pretty well. It feels normal when you walk. The only thing I noticed not to do is walk on it with really pointy heels lol
For a DIY 100% worth it
Here's the update & removal video ruclips.net/video/gQe14yFWmPQ/видео.html
I did tried this- but I think it will depend on the kind of carpet you’re covering. We had the one that is still kinda new it kinda dip when stepping/walking on it. :(
Ma’am can your fabulous idea get out of my pocket 😂🥰 definitely going to do this I hate carpet 😩😂
Lol thank you so much love🙏🏼💙 Let me know how your project comes out!
Literal life saver!!!! Thank you !
Hey love! Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼💙
Wow! Excellent idea! This is a lot easier! Thanks!
Thank you so much 🙏🏼💙
Any updates on how this has been holding? I am moving out to a new apartment and don't want the carpet and I am thinking of doing this, but I'm a bit iffy since I don't know if it has held well or caused any damage.
Hi! I had this on for about six months before moving out and overall it held up pretty good. This DIY would only work on a very low pile carpet. If it’s too thick or high, the tile won’t sit flat and feel firm. Also, in regards to moisture, yes, you have to be careful. I vacuumed and use a swiffer with wet wipes to clean and that’s fine.
Wow that looks beautiful here did u buy
I like to do my room please let me know
Thank u so much u did good job.
Thank you so much! These are the materials
- Peel & Stick tiles (Home Depot)
- Poster Paper (Dollar Tree)
- Rug Tape/ Duck tape
- Box Cutter
Wow thanks so much I Might have opened up my apartment Opportunities
Anytime love! Thank you for watching and good luck with your projects
This is exactly what I was looking for to use in my camper van
Oh thats going to look so cool!
But how long does that last? What about where the butt joints meet? Do they not crinkle up over each other over time because of the poster underneath? I like it but I don’t see this lasting very long, or at least there would have to be maintenance done on it over time.
So helpful!! How many of 36 planks did you buy?
Thanks love! I bought four boxes and had a little left
Very cool ! How do you go about cleaning it & are you worried about water damage getting in from like mopping or spills or something? I’ve seen some mention that in another video but I think it was for the bathroom, so it might be different.
Hey doll, thank you so much! Cleaning hasn't been an issue. I use a small vacuum and then stiffer jet to mop.
@@IdaAlexis thank you !!
@@desssybee Here's the update & removal video ruclips.net/video/gQe14yFWmPQ/видео.html
Thank you! I had no idea where to start after I found thin carpet under the carpet I tore up.
Anytime! Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏼💙
Darlin you did so super💞
Thank you so much 🙏🏼💙
Do you mind sharing how it held up after two years? Planning on doing this soon. Great idea ❤
Hey love! I only had this on for about six months, but Overall pretty good. It was a good solution for building that didn’t allow hardwood floors
Thank u for this simple DIY!!!!!! I will be using this❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hey love! Thank you 🙏🏼 hope your project came out amazing
Thanks just what I needed this idea is perfect
Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏼💙 Good luck with your project!
Amazingly awesome.... Thank you so much
Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏼
Hey in terms of cleaning how has this worked out for you? As in, I’m guessing it wouldn’t be the same to mop this floor vs a regular hardwood floor. How do you go on about this? This seems like a great saver for people who hate rugs.
That is what I would like to know too
use a swiffer
Hey! Yes, you’re right. I don’t mop. I use a vacuum and swifter with the floor wipes
Hey! I don’t mop. I use a vacuum and swifter with the floor wipes
Yes exactly! Thanks love
You just saved me a ton of money🙏🏾🙏🏾
Yay! thanks for watching love. Good luck on your project 🙏🏼💙
Oh, this is a good idea!
I don't see this working as well for high pile carpets like how most rentals have them. But this is an excellent idea none the less.
Might be seeing myself do this here soon, I'm going to look for a property with laminate. But some landlords do looooove their carpet. (As it screams, "Let me keep your whole ass $3000 deposit over a tiny stain")
Lol yes! You bring up all very good points. This is good for very low pile carpets only
Thank you 🙏🏼
Now that you have had some time, how is the flooring holding up? I’m curious how it is to walk on. Is there much of a shift issue?
Hey! thanks for watching.There is some lifting but overall pretty good. I would recommend staggering the tiles like some of the comments below mention
Hey thanks for watching Here's the update & removal video ruclips.net/video/gQe14yFWmPQ/видео.html
It looks wonderful. I want to know how it FEELS on your feet & when walking
Thank you so much! Overall, it’s pretty solid. It’s not 100% like real hardwood, but I knew that going in. Also, this only works on a low pile carpet. If the carpet is high or very plush it won’t sit flat and feel squishy
New Sub! I've been wanting to do this to my office! Thanks for sharing how it is to be done! You rock!
Thank you so much🙏🏼💙 that means a lot! Good luck with your office project!
Nice video! How does it feel to walk on? Does it feel stable and secure? Thanks
Hey Michelle! thank you :) Yes, so far so good!
Here's the update & removal video ruclips.net/video/gQe14yFWmPQ/видео.html
Going to try this in my bedroom thankx for the vid just subscribed.
Thanks for watching love & good luck on your project🙏🏼💙
I’m definitely trying this! But wait I have one question. I’m kinda concerned about spills. Like if I spill water on the floor, will it get under the tiles and make the carpet mold? Or am I just overthinking about being paranoid?😭
Hey love, thanks for watching🙏🏼💙Lol no its a good point. Definitely avoid spills, but even if you spilled a little its not the end of the world. Also for cleaning, vacuum & use swiffer wet pads instead of a mop
@@IdaAlexis ok that makes sense! Thank you!🙏🏾💜💜
Wow ! So cool!!!!! Love it !!!!
Hello
Can i use the same technique on tile?
Yes you can! I’m uploading a video soon with this same DIY over my bathroom tile
Very nice would love to do that to my room I rent hate the rug color.
You’re a god send!
Aww thank you love! Hope it helps 🙏
I love this idea! Thank you for the video. Does the flooring move a bit when you walk on it? I’m a bit worried since my carpet is a longer carpet. I don’t know how it would turn out.
Hey! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼💙 The floor was pretty solid for mw bc it was a very low pile carpet. I would be careful with a higher pile carpet because it won't sit as flat. What area of your home is this for?
How does it feel when you step on it? Does it feel like normal laminate or is there a “give” I’m thinking of doing this to my studio where I will have a rolly chair. Do you think it could sink into the cracks? It is such a great idea and I want to start!
Hey love! Overall, it’s pretty solid. This DIY only works on a very low carpet. If it’s too high or plush, the tile won’t sit flat or feel firm when walking
How many packs did you use for the entire room?
Hi! I used 4 boxes. Each box covers 36 sqft.
So I calculated the area of the room which was about 140 sqft and divided that by 36
I wanted to do this to my living room last year but when I looked on RUclips the only ppl showing how to lay over carpet were using wood planking underneath. I wasn’t trying to spend that kind of money. I found you a couple weeks ago and your idea of using construction paper was genius!!!! My living room looks absolutely AMAZING!! I wish I could upload pics on here lol.
Oh my goodness this comment made my whole day!! So happy it turned out nicely for you
@@snn2913 so far none! It looks exactly the same as when I put it down. Just make sure you push them really close together when laying them down. You should hear them almost snapping together. If not they will shift a bit because it’s just very sticky glue that is connecting them.
@@snn2913 Anytime! Thanks for watching. Good luck with your project :)
I was thinking this exact thing... huge pieces of plywood on top of my carpet doesn't sound fun to deal with... I did think of like... moving blankets or carpet matting etc but that was the best I could come up with, and obviously they're not 'hard' or smooth... this is freaking genius and now i have a great idea in using some old laminate i managed to score for free :D
@@riaglitta Woo hoo! good luck on your project love! Also, some people mentioned to stagger the tiles instead of laying them side by side like I did.