When it comes to installing your new carpets, it is completely possible to do it yourself. However, it will be a fairly demanding project, and if you have a bad back or weak knees, it’s not one you’ll want to undertake. However, if you have the time, the know-how, and the desire, you can easily do it.

First, you’ll need some tools. The common tools you’ll need include tackless strips, a hammer, a knife, chalking, a measuring tape, a stapler (not the desk kind—a heavy duty stapler), knee pads, and gloves. You will also need some specialized tools. You can rent most of these from a hardware shop. They include a power stretcher, seam cutter, seaming iron, knee kicker, seam tape, wall trimmer, seam roller (or a rolling pin, if you have one at home), and a strip cutter. Read more »

Posted: April 2nd, 2009 under Related Resources.
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