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Mosque Carpet Replacement: Survey, Removal, Subfloor & New Layout

Replacing mosque carpet is a floor-system project. The old carpet can conceal moisture, damaged screed, obsolete heating, uneven levels or incorrect prayer-row geometry.

1. Survey before ordering

  • Prayer hall dimensions
  • Verified qibla direction
  • Columns and fixed furniture
  • Thresholds and floor levels
  • Underfloor heating
  • Moisture and subfloor defects

2. Controlled removal

Protect stone, timber and wall finishes during removal. Record adhesives, underlay and hidden service conditions.

3. Subfloor assessment

Repair cracks, moisture sources and uneven areas before the new carpet is installed.

4. Qibla and row layout

Do not simply copy existing carpet lines. Verify qibla and coordinate row spacing with columns, walls and circulation.

5. Installation quality

  • Roll direction approved
  • Pattern aligned
  • Seams controlled
  • Edges secure
  • Doors and thresholds clear

6. Handover

Keep spare carpet, cleaning instructions and batch / colour reference where possible.

Interior Refurbishment · Carpet Specification

Replacement starts with the existing floor

Before ordering new carpet, survey the old layout, subfloor, moisture, levels and transitions at doors. Removing carpet can reveal cracks, adhesive residue or uneven screeds that should be corrected first.

Use the replacement to improve the layout

  • verify qibla and saf direction
  • measure net areas by zone
  • coordinate columns and irregular edges
  • plan seams away from critical visual areas
  • confirm underlay and acoustic needs
  • protect furniture during installation

Keep samples and batch references for future local repair. See mosque carpet systems.