In some cases you can also install carpet tiles over existing wood tile or vinyl flooring so long as the existing flooring is no more than an inch thick.
Installing carpet squares on concrete.
Next section off the room into four quadrants and lay the tiles down starting in the center and working your way out.
These tiles are designed for floating installation meaning that you will not need to glue the carpet tiles down to the concrete.
Before you install the carpet make sure to check the concrete for any moisture issues that need to be addressed.
Then lay tack strips around the perimeter of the room and install your strips of padding.
Carpet is generally sold in yards but if you provide the store or distributor with a square footage they can transform this number into square yards for pricing and sales purposes.
Step 2 patch the concrete subfloor as required.
Carpet tiles can adhere to concrete plywood or particleboard subfloors.
To install carpet tile draw the sections that you want to carpet on a piece of paper and arrange the tiles in a design or style that you like before you get started laying down the tiles.