How Do I Install Carpet, I just installed the wood tacking boards and new foam padding. and now am lost as what to do next.
2006-10-17 17:16:59 · 5 answers · asked by Jon 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If you want it done properly you should hire someone to do it because they do have the right tools for the job. If you just want to fly at it and try on your own, then there are a few things you should probably know. Make sure you've installed the wood tacking boards correctly as they will be of no use to you if you put them in the wrong direction I'm sure. when you install your carpet make sure that there is a little space between the edge of your carpet and the wall (you can trim later) because over time your carpet is going to stretch and you'll get ripples in it if it's jammed right against the wall. The space will be covered by base boards anyway. If you don't have any seams to worry about, that's better. If you do you may have to contact someone who knows what they are doing. There is like a sticky/glue tape that will go on the underside of the carpet to join them together and then you have to use a hot iron in order to activate the glue...I wouldn't recommend trying this on your own. Think of it this way...worst case scenario is that you install it and have to later get someone to come in and do it correctly. I'm sure it will look great and kudos to you for attempting your own renovations. It's apparent that you looked into how to lay carpet as most people have no idea about the wooden strips you use to keep the carpet in place....or they will skip the underlay and just throw new carpet on top of old. --- Oh and by the way there is a special tool used to stretch your carpet ...I imagine it's called a carpet stretcher lol, but I'm not sure and that too looks like a job for professionals. When my mom installed her bedroom carpet she did so without the tools, and it turned out perfect, not a single flaw.
2006-10-17 20:52:33 · answer #1 · answered by nikkismiles7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been renovating homes for 31 (good grief) years. I do everything but install the carpet. You install carpet by hiring a carpet installer. Call some carpet supply houses (NOT Lowe's or HD) and they'll be happy to recommend a few good installers.
2006-10-17 22:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by mike d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a complicated process if you do not have the proper tools. I would recommend hiring a carpet installer to install your carpet. It has to be properly stretched and seems need to be made perfect so you cannot see them.
2006-10-17 17:26:54 · answer #3 · answered by framer_larry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People ALWAYS mess things up! Sounds like they're either interfering with whatever connection you have, either between the computer and your electrical source (most likely) OR between your tower and monitor. Check the connections on the back of your computer, then in your walls, etc. If they're fine, then complain to your neighbors! Why let THEM ruin your computer???
2016-05-21 22:38:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't try it get a professional
2006-10-18 04:44:53 · answer #5 · answered by george e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋