Description
Lay an underlayment or pad on the surface before placing the top surface covering in order to protect the carpet from damage and wear. Tape or staple the underlayment to the floor and attach the edges to each other to prevent intrusion of water or other contaminants.
Alternative labels
lay vinyl underlay
underlayment laying
lay carpet pad
laying of underlayment
lay carpet underlay
lay underlay
laying underlayment
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Lay underlayment is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Resilient floor layer: Resilient floor layers place prefabricated tiles or rolls of flooring materials such as linoleum, vinyl, rubber or cork to serve as floor covering.
Hardwood floor layer: Hardwood floor layers install floors made of solid wood. They prepare the surface, cut parquet or board elements to size, and lay them in a predetermined pattern, straight and flush.
Carpet fitter: Carpet fitters lay rolls of carpet as a floor covering. They cut the carpet to size, prepare the surface, and put the carpet in place.
Optional skill
Lay underlayment is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Lay underlayment – ESCO