Found some decent looking carpet at Home Depot

Its only about 74 cents a square foot but has a stock carpet backing on it. How hard is this to work with? Is it possible to sculpt this on the back fo the seats as well?

Veteranco.com has the oatmeal original square weave for 70 a yard (54" wide) how many yards would I prob need if I go this route? I have a CMC.

yes - it should work. thicker is harder.

If it has a jute backing, it's going to be tough to mold unless you get a steamer such as the kind used to remove wallpaper. Get the jute material hot with steam and it will be easier but will still be tough to mold. Contact cement works best to adhere the carpet to the floor and hump. Make sure you get the yellow colored cement. If you get the water based stuff, that's junk. Weldwood makes the cement and "may" be availabe at that Home Depot off of Palm Ave. in IB.

I used Stratos from Lowes which may be similar.

I used liquid contact cement rather than spray. The liquid seemed to help the carpet conform. I had no problem, even with the gas tank bulge.

Mat, I discovered something when I thinned out the yellow contact cement with lacquer thinner. I used a brush to paint this on the back of the carpet, the stiff jute stuff. The lacquer caused the jute to become limp and I could mold it over anything. Once the lacquer evaporated, the jute got stiff again in its new position.

Chuck - I accidentally spilled some of that 'yellow contact cement with lacquer thinner' on my pants. Now I have to bend over to take a pee! 8-)

Cut your carpet slightly large. Throw one piece at a time in the dryer on medium or high. WATCH CAREFULLY...

When the backing heats up, it gets much more limber. Hit it with the adhesive, give it a minute or two to kick (kicks faster on the hot backing) and put in place.

You will be shocked at how much easier it is to work with.

angela

Jim, all that I can say is that evidently you were too slow!! The only cure for you now is to reapply the mix as needed.

The alternative to the clothes dryer is to wait for a hot, sunny day, lay the stuff out on the driveway (back side up) and wait for it to become pliable. Show be there in an hour or less in full sun.

make sure you have a dry weather forecast!

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What do you guys think about this color combo?