Is it time to replace your carpets? If they are getting dirty, you may be able to give them a good cleaning and get them back to looking like new. However, if your carpets are beginning to show lots of rips and tears, it may be time to replace them.

Instead of hiring a costly installer, you may be able to reinstall the carpets yourself. Here are a few tips and ideas to help you with the process.

1.) Empty the room by removing furniture and other items.

2.) Remove doors, door stops and vent covers.

3.) Prepare the floor – Before laying your new floor, inspect the under floor to make sure it is in good condition. Check for things that may cause your floor to be uneven. A level floor is crucial to a good installation. Next, make sure the floor is clean and free of all debris. It also needs to be dry and free of any staples.

 

4.) Purchase tools and supplies – Have all of your tools handy and close by. Depending upon the type of carpet you install, you may need the following:

• Knee kicker (for wall-to-wall)

• Carpet trimmer or cutter

• Carpet glue

• U-notch trowel

• Carpet tucker

• Peel and stick carpet tack strip

• Metal clip for carpet tile

• Carpet iron

• Carpet stretcher

• Electric carpet stapler

• Tackless strips

• Stair nosing

5.) Carpet tiles – Consider using carpet tiles instead of wall-to-wall carpets. Along with them being easier to install, you can also create an artistic, creative pattern for added interest and appeal. When installing them, be sure to:

• Find the center of the room and begin laying it there.

• Plan your pattern and pre-lay before adhering them. This will allow you to move them around before placing them permanently.

• Easy to use, once you have your pattern figured out, simply peel and stick.

 

6.) Wall-to-Wall Carpet 

• As with carpet tiles, you’ll want to first find the center of the room.

• Begin installation from the center and work your way outwards.

• Install tackless strips where needed. Work with old ones if they are in good condition

• Lay and secure your chosen padding. Simply roll it out and staple. Finally, cut and trim to fit.

• Pre-lay your carpet and cut to fit. This is a rough cutting so leave extra.

• In your corners, use your kicker to get your carpet in place. Use your carpet tucker to get an even tighter fit.

• Trim the carpet using your carpet trimmer.

• Be sure to take accurate measurements to ensure that you purchase the right amount of carpet and padding.

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