Carpet removing.

[jack]

Hello Arnold's friends,
I was forced to remove the carpet from the ceiling. For two days I managed to clear about 1.5 - 2 m2. to metallic shine. First I remove the textile layer - very easy. Then I remove the polyurethane layer very easily with a spatula. But there remains a layer of glue mixed with a piece of carpet that is very hard and stable. I take it off by spraying it with water, wait for it to soften, and then scrape with a spatula.
My questions are whether I need to clean everything to metallic shine , and if so, please would you share your experience?

Best Regards,
J.

[r-rider]

Hello Jack,

yes the way is the right one. Make everything beautifully metallic and then glue the new carpet back to the ceiling with carpet glue. it is a sweaty crap.
Any trace of adhesive residue is otherwise expressed and can be seen.

Best Regards
Wolfgang

[jack]

Thanks, despite the bad news. I will continue. I have not decided yet about a carpet. Tend to put cork panels???
All the best.
J.

[chris_35]

Hi Jack,
please no cork panels! I’m afraid that will look very homemade or „bricolage“. You don’t have a Düdo, which you built with your own work. You have a very fine Arnold and this needs a very fine carpet on the ceiling. Okay, perhaps a little bit brighter than the one you removed ...
Best
Christoph

[r-rider]

Hi Jack,

If the balance is to be kept original, I would definitely use a short pile carpet with felt backing (textile back)!
Also cork can be used, everyone according to his taste and budget. Quilted leather, cork, carpet, etc. When using a carpet, make sure that no rubber / foam backing is used. Backside should be felty. It's a hassle, but the result is beautiful again for years. The acoustic brake is also significantly higher than cork. I wish you success.

Best regards
Wolfgang

[jack]

Thank you guys. I will do my best.
J.