Once the padding is in place staple it down every 2 feet and duct tape the seams together.
Carpet install strip.
Just be prepared to take your time and make sure you have the right tools which you can rent.
To install carpet start by nailing the tack strips to the floor using 2 nails for each strip.
Use a staple hammer tacker to fasten the carpet pad against the edge of the tack strip.
Two types of stretchers are essential to a good carpet installation.
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The packaging will tell you whether the strip is designed to be used for carpet to carpet carpet to hardwood carpet to vinyl or carpet to ceramic.
Install carpet pad so that any seams will be at right angles to those in the carpet.
Determine whether you have the proper transition strip for the flooring that meets your carpet.
Wide x 4 ft.
Tape neighboring pieces together with 2 to 3 inch masking tape or as directed by the manufacturer.
Installing carpet is a job you can do yourself to save money.