Abstract: The present invention pertains to carpet and method of making it. In one aspect, the carpet includes (a) a primary backing which has a face and a back surface, (b) a plurality of fibers attached to the primary backing and extending from the face of the primary backing and exposed at the back surface of the primary backing, and (c) an adhesive backing adjacent to the back surface of the primary backing. The method includes extrusion coating adhesive backing onto the back surface of a primary backing. The constructions and methods described herein are particularly suited for making carpet pieces with enhanced durability and washability.