Put a thin layer of half inch plywood on top of it or quarter inch ply as long as you can get a flat surface then you can go ahead and put new carpet over that or whatever you want to do.
Vinyl tile over carpet.
A rug over carpet.
You can install carpet right over vinyl tile or any other type of flooring.
Wood laminate flooring directly over the carpet.
It also may be a little more difficult than installing carpet over padding.
We didn t know enough about our future to justify the time and expense.
The only problem may be water seeping under the carpet and staining it.
How to install floating floors over carpet tape measurer pen utility knife to cut vinyl planks ruler rubber mallet tapping block spacers tile cutter or table saw to cut vinyl or laminate planks plywood optional for high pile carpet.
But if the carpet is that tight you might as well just go with it.
Here s a link to a success story over fluffy carpet if you d like to try it.