i have the carpet and the padding now i just need to know what tool i need to rent to install it?
2007-03-21 04:19:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You will need
CARPET STRETCHER -$45. DOLLARS 4 HR RENTAL
CARPET KICKER - $10. 4 HR RENTAL
CARPET TRIMMER $ 5. 4 HR RENTAL
CARPET SEAMER AND SEAM TAPE -$15. 4 HR RENTAL
2007-03-21 04:25:47 · answer #1 · answered by Bear 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The term would be toolS, plural, there is a lot involved, if you have never done this before it's better to hire it out, carpet companies will install your carpet for an installation charge. After you watch them install it you will be glad you didn't do it yourself.
2007-03-21 04:30:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Do yourself a big favor and hire someone to do it. If it's not done properly it'll loosen up and look bad.
I am a carpenter by trade and tried to lay carpet once, using all the proper tools that are mentioned in a preceding answer. After a couple of years it needs restretching.
2007-03-21 04:34:19 · answer #3 · answered by butthead smurfer 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on how big the area is, If it's a small area you need a knee kicker, carpet knife, stair tool (to tuck the carpet)
If it's a big area you need carpet stretcher, knee kicker, carpet seam iron, seam roller, carpet tape, stair tool, carpet knife.....Where I live "ALL FREE" for three days. Berkeley Tool Lending Library.........
Good Luck.............
2007-03-21 17:31:03 · answer #4 · answered by adevilchild38 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tool you are thinking of is called a carpet stretcher.
2007-03-21 04:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by Ben H 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Read the answer Bear gave you and remember if you haven't done it before you are better off hiring someone to do it for you.
2007-03-21 05:44:23 · answer #6 · answered by b44z 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have never seen it done, you won't do it right. Hire someone with the tools.
2007-03-21 04:34:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A big strong man.
But if one not available, an electric nail gun or staple gun. Will go much faster.
2007-03-21 04:24:28 · answer #8 · answered by knowitall 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋