Expert’s Guide To Streching Carpet
Installing carpet is not like hanging architectural pieces or wall art, where just a hammer and nails will do the trick. In order to stretch carpeting the professional way, you should use the tools that professionals use. Some of the tools you’ll need may already be lying around your house while others you have to purchase, borrow or rent depending on the cost of the item and how frequently you will be using it. You can always rent expensive professional tools that you need only on this occasion, like an automated carpet stretcher, from your community home improvement store or DIY shop. For an expert finish requires that you use the right tools and that you use those tools correctly.
Materials
For stretching a carpet you will need a vacuum cleaner, knee pads, installed tack strips, knee kicker carpet installation tool, carpet stretcher, utility knife (or wall trimmer), stair tool, and metal doorways trips.
Carpet size
Before you start, be certain that the carpet is the correct size for the space where you want to install it; this means that the carpet should cover the whole area with at least an excess of an inch of carpeting along the borders or walls of the space to be safe. Roll out the carpet over the floor, covering the entire perimeter.
Utilizing the knee kicker tool
Put on the knee pads to protect your knees as you will be exerting a lot of force and pressure on them when using the knee kicker. If you have a knee problem, it is not advisable to do this on your own. Start at a corner section of the room, attaching the corner of the carpet to the tack strip. The end of the knee kicker tool that has teeth should be placed in front of the tack strip around three inches from the wall. To drive the carpet forward, drive your knee on the padded end of the knee kicker tool. This should securely attach the carpet to the teeth of the tack strip. Tug at it gently to make certain that the carpet is truly securely attached to the tack strips.
Utilizing the carpet stretcher
To install the opposite side of the carpeting, you will need to use the automated carpet stretcher. One end of the carpet stretcher should be placed against the wall where the carpet was attached with the knee kicker. The teeth of the stretcher should be placed about six inches from the wall right across from the carpet section that has already been attached. To reach across the floor, adjust the extension tubes as needed. Once the stretcher is properly positioned, activate the lever to push and stretch the carpet over the tack strips on the opposite side. Utilizing the knee kicker, attach another section of the carpet and then use the carpet stretcher to attach the opposite end. You are ready to trim the carpeting once all sections are attached securely.
Trimming the carpet
Using an utility knife or wall trimmer, trim away the excess carpet. Unsightly remains can be tucked behind the tack strip using a stair tool hidden by a baseboard trim. To secure the carpet on doorways, install metal strips. Once finished, clean up the area with your vacuum and admire your professionally stretched carpeting.
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