A new carpet is a wonderful addition to any home. But laying it is not as easy as it may seem and you need to have the right tools for the job.
A wide range of carpet installation tools are needed to ensure a successful project, and some are specialized for particular tasks. For example, power stretchers are used to minimize wrinkling and ripples in a carpet. Also, a seam roller helps you press down on the seam between two pieces of carpet.
The best way to use these tools is to have them available in one place, so that you always have what you need for the job. There are many different types of carpet installation tools, but some of the most common include tape measurers, staple guns, tack strips and chalk lines.
Before you begin laying the new carpet, you need to make sure that the area you are laying it in is clean and dry. A vacuum should be used to remove loose fibers and a rake is helpful for dusting the floor.
Installing the padding is another important step in the carpet installation process. This adds an extra layer of protection between the subfloor and the carpet. You can choose to adhere the padding directly to the subfloor, or you can use a carpet adhesive. Either way, you want to make sure that you adhere the pad to the center of the room so that it does not go over the tack strip.