Assess Your Existing Floor You can lay carpet squares directly over concrete, plywood and OSB or particleboard subfloors, as well as over vinyl, tile, laminate and some hardwood finished floors.

To reduce the risk of having to replace the entire floor, it’s a better idea to install carpet tiles, which come in individual pieces that adhere directly to the concrete or to the subfloor surface.

To reduce the risk of having to replace the entire floor, it’s a better idea to install carpet tiles, which come in individual pieces that adhere directly to the concrete or to the subfloor surface.

Installing carpet tiles is an easy DIY project that anyone can do, and can give your room an instant face lift without the commitment of carpet.

Choosing tile flooring for your home? Learn how to lay tile flooring in the following easy steps.

If you still decide to go with the ceramic tile floor in your shower stall, it helps to understand how water, tile and a concrete slab interact.