Make Measure And Cut Carpet

Step 3 cut the carpet using the razor blades.

Make measure and cut carpet.

Instead of raking your blade across the carpet and through the padding to make a cut just make a 4 5 inch hole and use your fingers to pull the carpet up with one hand then cut the raised carpet. Add 2 to 4 inches to each side. Measure the length using the distance from one wall to the opposite wall. Using two pieces to build the fill area would cost a lot more money and create more waste.

We will make sure your carpet is installed correctly by assessing and measuring the room where the carpet will be installed. Begin with a section a few feet away from the wall. It s easy to cut a little off for a perfect fit but it s impossible to add without creating unsightly seams. You create precise estimates in only 5 easy steps measure can estimate carpet tile laminate and hardwood flooring for projects of all sizes.

Now use a utility knife or carpet cutters to cut where you added the markings. Measure is industry leading flooring estimation software that follows the workflow of the estimating process. Measure the width and length of the interior using the tape measure. The pattern looks as if it s been cut into the carpet and usually features several tones from the same color family.

Make a slit approximately 4 5 inches long it should be big enough to easily slip your hand into. From the removal and disposal of your old flooring to laying your carpet and pad to cleanup and vacuuming of the installation area we ve got you. Use the tip of the knife to open up a hole in the carpet. Press down as you cut across the carpet.

With all seams the nap of the carpet must always run the same direction. Cutting the carpet every few feet will be useful for large or oddly shaped rooms where you re unable to remove it in one piece. Be sure to mark the lines in several places along the carpet to make cutting easier all the way across. Plush carpet has a closely packed yarn construction that offers a soft smooth surface that s ideal for formal settings.

This accounts for waste doors and slanting walls. Pattern carpet offers a combination of cut and loop pile allowing for more texture and pattern options. Measure the width from wall to wall. Hallway carpet and stair runners can also be installed to create additional décor and comfort in high traffic areas of your home.

Use a tape measure and marker to add lines based off of the measurements you took in step one. If you decide to get new carpet installed in your whole house our competitive deals and offers make the installation service a great value for you and your home. Step 4 cut where marked. Our professional installers oversee every aspect of the carpeting project.