Correct and high-quality styling carpet - this is the main factor that will further influence its appearance and service life.

We can highlight the basic conditions for laying carpet:

• carpet laying is carried out only after everything is Finishing work have run out, which will help you keep the material from getting dirty,
• installation must be carried out on a flat, dry, clean and solid base
• in the room where the carpet is laid, the temperature should not be lower than +16°C, the air humidity should not be higher than 74%,
• V cold period It is better for the carpet to acclimatize, so it must be kept indoors for 24 hours.

Carpet installation tools

The following tools are used when laying carpet:

• Carpet knives used for cutting narrow strips of carpet. They come in different varieties, but most often they are double-sided and the blades are removable. With frequent use, the blade becomes dull, so it must be frequently replaced or sharpened.
• Metal ruler used as a guide for a carpet knife.
• Notched trowel necessary for applying glue, and can also be used to clean the floor from glue residues.
• Scrapers are used to remove old glue or the remainder of the solution before starting to lay the carpet.
• Gripper rail represents wooden block, which is fixed at a slope along the entire perimeter of the base.
• Substrate placed under carpet covering, while the surface becomes soft and comfortable.
• Kicker is a tool designed for stretching and laying carpet.

These tools allow you to do the job of laying carpet efficiently.

Before starting carpet installation work, it is recommended to consider the following factors:

1. The installation technology must be selected depending on the size of the room. If this is a small room or office, then you can use loose styling or stretching. For large rooms, we recommend the technology of laying carpet using glue.
2. The choice of installation technology, taking into account the intensity of the load. If the intensity is moderate or medium, you can confidently choose the method of stretching the carpet or laying it without gluing. However, if you are going to move furniture indoors, then it is better to choose adhesive fixation.
3. The secondary backing of the carpet must be taken into account. If it is a jute or thread base, then it is recommended to use only the laying technology with glue. In other cases, all methods of carpet installation are allowed.

Basic carpet laying technologies

The following carpet laying technologies are distinguished:

1. Free laying (laying without using glue), - laying with fixation around the perimeter; installation with double-sided tape.
2. Stretching is a technology using a substrate.
3. Adhesive fixation, used mainly for large rooms.

Let's move on to a description of each type of installation:

Free styling

Basically, this method is used when laying carpet in small rooms using one sheet of carpet. There are 2 types of free styling:

• laying carpet around the perimeter;
• fixation with double-sided tape.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. The carpet is unrolled so that it extends 6 - 10 cm onto the walls,
2. Using a special roller, the carpet is rolled in all directions and all excess is cut off,
3. After this, the carpet is secured to the wall with a plinth, and the doorways, in turn, are secured with metal slats.

Advantages of loose carpet laying:

• not large financial costs,
• you can lay the carpet with your own hands,
• no careful preparation of the base is required,
• You can easily replace this coating in the future.

Disadvantages of loose carpet laying:

• laying strength is low,
• wear resistance is very low,
• there is blistering and wrinkles on the surface,
• It is prohibited to clean with a “washing” vacuum cleaner,
• dragging heavy furniture is excluded.

This method is mainly used by those who often like to change the decor of the room. An excellent option for laying carpet in a living space or office.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Double-sided tape around the perimeter of the room is glued to the floor.
2. A mesh is made with cells 50x50 cm, 5-8 cm stripes along the entire base.
3. The carpet, cut with a margin of up to 6 cm on all sides, is laid on a plane so that the edges slightly overlap the walls.
4. Having laid the carpet, the protective film is removed from the tape and the covering is glued.
5. Excess carpet is cut off with a knife along the entire perimeter of the room. If you have a plinth, step back approximately 5 cm from the wall.

Advantages of installation with double-sided tape:

• the work takes little time, installation can be done independently,
• no additional costs,
• Carpeting can be replaced without much effort.

Disadvantages of installation with double-sided tape:

• very careful preparation of the base,
• appearance of wrinkles on the surface,
• because of high humidity The tape may become deformed.

Due to the elasticity of carpet, you can use the stretching method when laying it.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Slats with two rows of nails, which are driven in at an angle of 45 degrees, are attached along the walls.
2. The carpet is stretched using special tools and fixed to the strips.
3. An underlay is placed under the carpet, which creates a soft effect and enhances the sound absorption effect.

ATTENTION: It is mandatory that the coating, substrate, and gripper comply with the catalogue.

Pros of stretching:

• there is no need to prepare the base,
• you can drag heavy furniture,
• The service life of carpeting is much longer.

Cons of stretching:

• for installation you will need the hand of a professional in this matter,
• additional costs for purchasing a substrate.

Adhesive fixation of carpet

It is considered one of the old methods of carpet installation. Recommended for use by those who do not like to change the design of their apartment.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Depending on the type of carpet, a notched trowel is selected.
2. Using this spatula, glue is applied to the base.
3. The carpet is stretched onto the floor using glue.

Adviсe: the floor must be dry and level; do not use this method of installing carpet if there is a possibility that the adhesive will come into contact with chemical reaction with flooring (laminate, linoleum, etc.).

Advantages of fixing carpet with glue:

• carpet installation is reliable,
• there are no additional costs,
• there is not a high probability of bubbles appearing on the surface,
• When cleaning, you can use a “washing” vacuum cleaner.

Disadvantages of fixing carpet with glue:

• careful floor preparation is required
• impossibility of using the carpet a second time,
• installation is very labor-intensive, so it is advisable to invite professionals.

Laying carpet on stairs

Stairs are always subject to high loads, so they always require durable carpeting. Carpet, in this case, will become an indispensable assistant.

Step-by-step instructions for laying carpet on stairs:

1. To cover the steps, carpet is cut out, so that it fits neatly between the strings of the stairs.
2. Professionals advise using paper templates for cutting. To create a template, paper is placed on top of the ladder and pressed into the corners with a spatula. Having cut out a template along the fold lines, it is applied to the carpet and the covering elements are carefully cut out.
3. Carpet installation begins from the bottom step.
4. Gradually rising up, the patterns are connected to each other. In this case, you can use both tension slats and liquid glue.

The process of laying carpet with your own hands is very responsible, but nothing is impossible. It is necessary to remember that if the work is done correctly, the carpet will serve you for a long time, and if the installation is done incorrectly, then you will be disappointed.

• it is necessary to accurately and carefully measure the room,
• clean the floor from dust,
• Always start laying carpet from the corner,
• when laying carpet in niches, it is necessary to leave a small margin so that later it can be easily adjusted to the baseboards,
• It is always better to cut off excess carpet using a flat profile or board,
• Start cutting the carpet from the center. When using this method, there will be no unevenness on the material as a result of cutting,
• in order to accurately measure the area of ​​the carpet under the radiators, it is necessary to cut off the excess material on both sides in parallel straight lines,
• It is better to fix the carpet holes that were prepared for pipes with colorless tape, as over time it begins to peel off,
• using a special cutter, it is necessary to accurately cut the carpet that lies on the threshold,
• if in the next room flooring another type, then the junction of these two materials can be veiled using a profile,
• The last stage of carpet installation is to push the excess material under the baseboard using a screwdriver.

Prices for laying carpet in Moscow

• The average prices for carpet installation are as follows:
• Gluing carpet, taking into account the cost of glue, cutting, technical tape - from 230 rubles / sq.m.
• Installation on a grip rail, taking into account the cost of the substrate, cutting, thermal tape - from 400 rubles/sq.m.
• Laying carpet on stairs - from RUB 450. step
• Installation of skirting boards from Korolin - from 60 rub./rm

The ease of use of the floor covering largely depends on its correct installation. Violation of technology will lead to earlier wear. Proper carpet installation is not like this difficult task and you can handle it on your own. And it won't take that much time.

Carpet installation can vary. The choice of a specific method depends on the purpose and size of the room. But in order to make a final decision, you need to take into account the manufacturer’s recommendations. So, here are the styling technologies that exist:

There is one more point. It is recommended to lay a special underlay under the carpet. Even if a covering with a very short and dense pile is used, some substrates will give a feeling of softness - when the foot “sinks” into the covering. But this is not the main thing. The main thing is that when using a carpet underlay, the service life of the coating almost doubles. And another plus is increased sound insulation.

Carpet underlay - types, choice

If you want to have a soft, cozy floor on which you can not only walk, but also sit and lie on, it would also be nice to lay a backing under the carpet. This layer makes it possible not only to get a soft floor, but also to make it easier to remove the coating and change it. And if a dense and thick underlay is laid, it will also improve sound insulation. Not dramatically, of course, but it will be quieter.

Laying carpet with backing takes place in two stages. First, the substrate is glued to the prepared base. After it has dried, the coating is laid. There can be any method of fixing the carpet to the backing. Again, it depends on the load and the presence of furniture on wheels, the need for replacement, etc.

The substrate can be:

• textile;
• felt (natural felt or synthetic);
• reinforced;
• foamed vinyl;
• polyurethane foam materials;
• rubber (corrugated or flat).

In principle, you need to select according to a set of characteristics, but it is important that the substrate is elastic. It’s easy to check its elasticity: you need to crush it. If it crumples up without effort, it won’t fit. If you managed to squeeze only slightly and after removing the force it immediately returned to its previous shape - it’s normal. Some types of substrates (rubber, for example) cannot be wrinkled at all. But it also depends on the thickness. Optimal for home and apartment - 0.65-1.00 cm.

By the way, if you have linoleum laid on the floor and it hasn’t come off, hasn’t come off in waves, but has simply lost its appearance or become boring, it can also be used as a backing. I mean, it doesn’t have to be deleted.

How to lay carpet on linoleum? Yes, in any way. Carpet with a rubberized layer can be laid using any method. Even if it’s just secured with tape. Softer options felt base It’s better to glue it, but not with glue, but with a retainer (read below).

Base requirements

In order for the carpet to serve for a long time and not lose its appearance, it must be laid on a flat base. Since the coating is “hairy” and elastic, there are no special requirements for evenness. The coating will follow the contours of the base. But in places where there are sharp changes, abrasions form after a while - here the coating is subject to increased wear. To prevent this from happening, here's what to avoid:

• Sudden changes in height - steps, holes.
• Unstable foundation.
• Dust, debris, sand.

All these shortcomings are easily eliminated. With dust and debris, everything is generally clear - thoroughly clean with a vacuum cleaner before installation. It is better to eliminate irregularities. If there are noticeable differences in height, they can be sanded or filled with putty if it is a plank floor or covered with a repair mixture if the base is concrete. If you don’t want to buy repair materials, you just need to mix cement (1 part) with sand (3-4 parts), add a little PVA and dilute with water. But the disadvantage of this composition is that it must be left for at least two weeks so that there is no excess moisture in the base. Repair crews work faster.

If you want to lay carpet on a wooden floor, you must first level it. You don't have to do this to do this. You can sand a board or lay plywood under the carpet. Plywood is expensive these days, so anything thick and durable will do. sheet material(GVL, etc.).

You can lay carpet on any dry and level base: on a concrete, wooden floor, on laid plywood, OSB and other materials

If you want to lay carpet on a concrete floor, then you don’t have to put anything on the screed if it is dry and level. But for a more comfortable feeling, you can use a backing or lay plywood. If only for now. If necessary, you need to take care of waterproofing.

How to join carpet

First of all, try to make the joint not in an area where people walk or that is constantly in sight; try to calculate it so that most of the joint is under the furniture. If it doesn’t work out, it’s not critical. You just need to make the joint neat. There are two ways to join carpet.

First way

The first option is suitable for coverings without a pattern and with short pile without loops. We carry out cutting on the spot - after we have laid out the coating “on permanent place registration." The joint turns out perfect.

Next, glue the carpet at the joint. We turn the covering to the sides, apply glue or glue double-sided tape. We return the coating, smooth it, press it. When fixing, we try to make the connection without any gaps at all. It has some elasticity, so everything is real.

Second way

The second method of joining two pieces of carpet is both simpler and more difficult. Only this is available on the surface with drawings. First, the edge of one piece is trimmed - between the loops. The factory edge is rarely normal. But if you don’t have any flaws, you can do it without trimming. The second piece is laid with the selection of the pattern (if necessary). If the edge does not meet somewhere, cut again between the loops.

When joining carpet, the choice of method depends on the availability of the pattern.

This method is usually used for carpet with medium and long pile. Small errors are not visible, as they are covered with pile. But it is still possible to achieve an almost perfect match when gluing. When laying carpet with glue, fixative or tape, you can stretch or tamp the carpet a little until it fits perfectly. You know how to join carpet. To decide, you can try both techniques on small scraps. This way you will understand what will be best in your case.

Free installation of carpet and fixation with tape

To lay the carpet in a free way, you need to know some tricks. First, if it is not possible to cover the floor in one piece, the joint is glued. There is no way without this. The simplest option is to fix the joint with double-sided tape. Two strips of double-sided tape on both sides of the seam.

You need to cut the carpet with a sharp knife, placing a board or plywood underneath

Second. You cannot lay only material brought from the store. We bring the carpet into the house and let it sit for several days - at least two for sure. Next comes the actual carpet installation. First, we measure the exact dimensions of the room. We assume that there should be a gap of 5-8 mm to the walls. This is the so-called compensation gap. It allows the coating to expand and shrink with changes in humidity and temperature. If you lay the coating closely at once, “waves” will appear on the coating as the temperature rises.

Technology for laying carpet under baseboards

So, we cut the carpet to the required size and lay it out in the room. That's not all. There are a few more steps.

Loose laying carpet is suitable for rooms no larger than 12 square meters. With an area of ​​up to 20 squares, you can glue it with tape. It must be glued around the perimeter and in stripes every meter. Additional stripes at the junction.

We use tape

The technology for laying carpet on tape is not too different. We start work after it has rested for several days, cut it a little smaller than the size, wait a couple of days. If the gap remains within the desired limits, we begin to fasten it. We turn the covering away from the walls towards the center. We fix the tape in the designated places and along the walls. If you will fix the covering with skirting boards, then glue it at a distance of about 20 cm parallel to the walls. With free flooring “up to the baseboards” we glue the tape right next to them.

Laying carpet under the baseboard is suitable for small rooms up to 12 square meters

If necessary, roll the covering and apply tape in the previously occupied area. Then remove the protective tape and roll out the coating. It's simple. It is important that when fixing the carpet, it is rolled out gradually, without waves. To do this, smooth it using a board, pressing it with its edge. You can also use a large spatula.

How to lay carpet on a gripper

Laying carpet on a gripper is one of the types of free installation. It’s just that the coating does not lie under its own weight, but is slightly stretched and fixed to the pins of the grip rail. The work requires special tools. They cost a lot, so it’s unlikely that anyone will buy them for one-time use. In general, we will describe this method, rather, for familiarization.

These are grippers. But this method of installation is now unpopular

A gripper is a plank of wood with spikes protruding at a certain angle. The slats are nailed to the floor close to the walls. The covering is cut out with a margin - for the curvature of the walls. The carpet is laid in the middle of the room and rolled out to the walls. Using another device, it is pulled and hooked onto the protruding spikes. The excess is trimmed with another special device flush with the wall. The edge is covered with a strip of the same carpet.

Gluing

In large rooms (more than 20 square meters in area) or with heavy loads on the coating, The best way carpet laying - gluing. But today, gluing can be different.

The carpet can be laid using glue or fixation

Types of carpet adhesives

Just a few years ago, gluing carpet was the main technique. It was glue that was used. But in this case it is difficult to remove the coating. Often it delaminates - part remains glued to the base, part comes off. Today there is a composition called fixation. It does not harden completely, but forms a sticky layer. Similar to the type found on adhesive tape. That is, after treatment with fixation, the entire floor becomes a huge tape and the carpet can be re-laid several times. How much depends on the smoothness of the base. If it's felt, there will be hairs left on the glue. And “several” in this case means two or three. If the base is rubberized, then you can peel it off up to a dozen times.

So, there are two types of carpet adhesives:

• Glue. Glues to the base. When dismantled, part of the coating remains glued. It needs to be removed somehow. When applying, use a B1 spatula. Average consumption is 450-500 grams per square meter.

• Latch. Creates a sticky film (like tape) that simply holds the coating in place. When dismantling, the coating is completely removed; individual “hairs” may remain. If it is necessary to replace the adhesive composition, it is removed with a special remover. The carpet fixing is applied with a velor roller or spatula A1. Approximate consumption is 150-200 g per square meter.

So installation with fixation is more reliable than with tape. If it doesn’t stick very well right away, you can re-lay it without any problems. Or remove the dirty carpet and clean it, and then lay it again. But how to glue the carpet to the floor is up to you. Maybe you trust regular glue more. That's your business.

Latch technology

Laying carpet with fixation differs from conventional gluing in that after applying the composition you have to wait some time - 20-30 minutes until the composition dries and stops getting dirty. It's easy to check - just touch it with your finger. If it sticks but remains clean, you can glue it. And again, the delivered coating must rest at home for at least two days. Next, you can begin installation.

Here is the technology for laying carpet for fixation:

As you can see, attaching the carpet to the clamp is not too difficult. The best part is that if it doesn't work out, you can try again. So you don't have to worry too much. And there's no need to rush. Carpet installation can last as long as you need, since the fixing layer does not change over time. Comfortable.

Laying carpet with glue

When using a traditional adhesive composition, the technology is different, but only in terms of working with the glue itself. The procedure - laying out the carpet, trimming, rolling - all this is exactly the same. Only after applying the glue do not wait, but immediately roll out the coating and immediately smooth it out. The task is to press well so that no swelling occurs.

When laying carpet with glue, you need to spread the base and roll out the covering

To properly glue the carpet to the floor, you need to act quickly. The period of possible correction is far from endless. Therefore, we quickly apply glue to the second half and glue it, ensuring that the seam matches. While the glue has not set, you can try to tear off the previously glued edge, if necessary. But if time has already passed, it is better not to take risks and achieve a match using the more “fresh” part. That is, all corrections are made only with the later laid half.

Carpet is becoming increasingly popular and in demand as a floor covering. The width of modern carpets allows you to cover the surface of the entire floor in the room without joints or seams.

If the room is very spacious, then you have to use several sheets of carpet. In this case, it is necessary to take into account that at the junction the panels must have a parallel direction of pile and pattern.

Methods for laying carpet on the main floor:
- Dry;
- For glue;
- Using double-sided tape;
- On stretch marks.

Textile based carpet.

When laying carpet with a fabric backing, a felt or foam rubber backing is used.

There are two methods for laying stretched carpet:
— Using stretching
— With fastening on wooden slats.

Stretching- This is a thin wooden retaining strip with teeth that is nailed or glued to the concrete base of the floor. Then the carpet is stretched over it.

The second, simpler method is to secure the carpet using nails and staples to wooden slats nailed to the main floor.

The procedure for laying carpet using stretching.

1. Stretches are fixed along the perimeter of the room (using epoxy glue or self-tapping screws on dowels) with a gap from the wall equal to the thickness of the carpet.

In this case, the teeth of the planks are directed towards the wall.

2. The substrate is laid.
- If the main floor is wooden, first lay down construction paper (cardboard backing), which will protect the carpet from dust from under the floor.

A felt backing is spread over the paper. When using a rubber backing, you do not need to lay down a paper layer. The cardboard backing is attached to wooden floor on brackets, rubber can be placed on double-sided tape.
— If the main floor — concrete screed, then the backing is attached to double-sided tape, glued to the base in the form of a cage with sides of approximately 50 cm.

— The backing is cut close to the scarves.

3. Trimming the carpet.
The carpet is measured along the length and width of the room (taking into account niches, bay windows and other features of the room geometry) with a margin of about 10 cm and spread on the backing, taking into account the direction of the pattern and pile. The folds are leveled towards the walls. To go around the outer and inner corners, diagonal cuts are made.

At the inner corner, the carpet is cut to size along the wall with an allowance of 5 cm.

4. Securing the carpet.
The corners of the carpet are hooked along two adjacent walls onto nails located at the ends of the stretch. Using a knee pusher, the carpet is pulled across, then along the room and hooked onto the nails of the strips. At the wall, the carpet is tucked into the gap between the stretching and the wall with a spatula.

If excess coating is formed during stretching, it is cut to size. To secure carpet in doorway a special threshold strip is used, which has teeth that the carpet catches on. The plank is attached to the base of the floor using glue or screws. The carpet is fixed by the teeth, and an overlay is installed on top, protected by a piece of carpet.

Let's figure out how to lay carpet correctly: stages of work, recommendations, video

If the dimensions of the room exceed the width of the carpet, then it becomes necessary to join the panels. Because Stitching fabrics is a rather labor-intensive process, you can go another way. A tape generously lubricated with latex-based glue is placed under the joint of the panels. On reverse side and this glue is also applied along the edge of the panels to the entire height of the pile. As soon as the glue dries slightly, both panels are pressed tightly against the laid tape. The joint line is carefully rolled with a roller.

In the future, the remnants of the carpet tape are used if repairs are necessary.

Latex based carpet.

Latex-based carpeting has a number of advantages over its textile-based counterpart:
- There is no need for pre-laying substrates;
- Installs without tension.
— Can be used in any room except stairs.

Sequence of work on laying latex-based carpet:

If the main floor is wooden, it is recommended to lay a construction paper underlay to protect against dust from the subfloor. The cardboard backing is cut to the size of the room to the walls and secured with staples to the base. If this is a room with greater traffic and traffic, then the substrate is cut at a distance from the walls equal to the width of the double-sided tape.

2. Adhesive tape is glued to the substrate along the entire perimeter of the room. The top protective film has not yet been removed.

In a high-traffic room, the tape is glued directly to the base of the floor, not to the substrate. If the room has large area, it is advisable to stick the tape along the center line of the room.

3. The required piece of carpet is cut according to the size of the room with an allowance of about 5 cm. When preparing carpet panels for a large room, the carpets are carefully selected taking into account the direction of the pile and the pattern.

4. The carpet is laid in the room, straightened, cut along the walls with an allowance of 25 - 30 mm. To lay the carpet in internal corners, cuts are made along a diagonal line.

In order to go around external corner, the carpet is folded back, a piece of plywood is placed between the layers of covering, and a cut is made parallel to the side of the corner being bent.

5. The carpet is carefully leveled over the entire floor. The protective film of double-sided tape is removed along one of the walls of the room.

The carpet is applied and pressed against the tape. The same procedure is done along the remaining walls.

6. Swiping with force reverse side knife or a metal ruler along the surface of the carpet at the junction with the wall, obtain a carpet cutting line.

Excess carpet is trimmed along this line with a sharp knife. For this purpose, you can use a stationery or kitchen knife, well sharpened. A stationery knife becomes dull quickly, so you need to break off its blade more often. For ease of cutting and to prevent fraying of the edges of the carpet, it is recommended to trim the covering by applying and pressing a wide spatula to the cut line.

In the case of laying two or more carpet panels in a large area, the edges of the joining carpets overlap each other (taking into account the pattern and direction of the pile).

Pressing a wide ruler or rule to the cutting line, use a sharp knife to cut both layers of carpet simultaneously.

8. The edges of the panels are carefully folded back. Double-sided tape is glued to the base along the joint line. After smearing the edges of the carpet with latex glue and removing protective film with adhesive tape, press the covering to the floor along the joint.

9. The threshold strip is cut to the width of the doorway. Excess carpet is trimmed along the center line of the doorway, taking into account the width of the strip under which the edge will fit. The plank is installed and secured to the base using screws and pre-inserted dowels. The threshold strip can simply be glued with epoxy glue.

10. If you need to lay carpet near a pipe, you must carefully cut the carpet from the edge of the carpet near the wall to the pipe, cut a hole along its diameter and lay the carpet around it, treating the edges with glue.

The carpet installation is complete. All that remains is to clean the surface with a vacuum cleaner and place the furniture.

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Carpet. Types and methods of installation

What is carpet

Carpet is a soft floor covering intended for covering the entire room.

Unlike a carpet, which has a finished pattern and a certain size, carpet is roll material with unlimited length and fine repeating pattern.

Advantages of carpet

• One of the most comfortable options among all floor coverings
• Wide range of designs and colors
• Noise absorption
• Simplicity and convenience of DIY installation

DIY carpet installation

There are many ways to lay carpet with your own hands.

Let's look at the main ones.

Using double-sided tape

The easiest way is to stick double-sided tape around the perimeter and make a grid at 50cm intervals throughout the room.

Remove the protective paper as you spread and level the carpet. When everything is laid evenly, press the carpet with the plinth.

Info! There are also special adhesive tapes for carpet, but their cost will be higher than regular tape.

Carpet installation stickers

The idea is to glue the entire surface of the carpet to the covering with glue.

To ensure that the coating lies evenly, the glue is applied in a circular motion with a spatula.

Laying with gripper strips

This method is especially relevant for rooms where the carpet is frequently changed.

The method consists of fixing the carpet on special slats with spikes at an angle.

Carpet laying

The slats must be attached along the entire perimeter of the room. For correct installation It is necessary to stretch the carpet exactly around the perimeter. A special tool is used to stretch the carpet onto the slats.

Joints and trimming

To make an even joint, lay one part of the carpet on another, carefully leveling the carpet on all sides.

And make an even cut in the middle of the overlap to immediately grab the bottom and upper layer, then they will match perfectly even if the cut is uneven in some places.

It is not at all difficult to cut the carpet evenly, just align the material to the wall, tuck it in and cut off the excess, periodically trimming it so that nothing moves out.

If you don't do it evenly enough, all the flaws will be hidden by the baseboards.

Laying carpet in corners

The pictures show in detail how to cut carpet in both internal and external corners.

Carpet cleaning

Like everything, carpet has its advantages and disadvantages.

In order for the carpet to maintain its volume and color saturation, to remain clean and fresh, it needs care.

You can learn more about the process and features of carpet care in the article “Cleaning carpet.”

How to choose carpet

The choice of carpet is a matter that requires special attention.

Carpet can be classified according to the length of the pile, the material of manufacture, there are many artificial and natural materials, yarn methods and many other characteristics.

For example, for a children's room the best solution there would be a high-pile carpet made of natural material.

While for a hallway, due to many factors, short-pile carpet would be more suitable artificial material. You should study in particular detail the issue of choosing carpet for a children's room.

Video of carpet installation

Carpet laying technology

As you know, when people carry out planned renovation work in the house, they try to replace the old flooring. If you are thinking of using carpet as flooring, then you should learn in advance how to lay carpet with your own hands.

Carpet laying diagram.

How is carpet made?

To make carpet, special foam rubber or jute is used.

For example, when jute products are produced on a latex-based coating, a special field of loops is formed, thanks to which a pile cover is formed. The product made using this method has a pile cover, the length of which is 2-3 mm (medium pile), 6-8 mm (long pile).

Types of carpet.

As a rule, this coating has a single-layer or two-layer base.

Some argue that you don’t need any experience or skills to install carpet. However, not all people understand that if the coating is poorly secured, the owner of the house will be in trouble.

If you do not secure the carpet well, it may move in the plane of the surface, which may cause problems when cleaning it.

Walking on such a surface is not entirely safe. To eliminate such inconveniences, there are various methods that make it possible to fix coating strips to the surface.

As a rule, today masters use the following methods:

• the coating is secured with a grip strip;
• the process of fastening using an adhesive composition;
• fastening the carpet with tape (this type of covering does not last very long).

How to lay carpet correctly?

When you cover the carpet with a “paw” (kicker), pull the fabric directly under the spikes of the slats. Cut off the excess material that you will take with reserve if the walls are uneven, immediately after stretching it under the plank. cutting tool(scissors or cutter).

Then cover the ends of the product with a plinth.

To make it, use the same material. Such flooring methods are used at home when finishing small rooms. It is worth considering that if the room is huge, then the carpet will need to be fixed to the surface with special glue.

How to lay carpet on tape?

Major installation of the product is carried out if in the future it is planned to be frequently replaced due to rapidly changing fashion.

Before laying down the carpet with your own hands and starting to do the work, get all the materials necessary for this.

Quality materials to get the job done

You need to use:

• special thermal tape;
• tape;
• grip slats;
• cutting tool.

In addition, while performing the work, you will need to pay attention to the special substrate that is laid under the coating.

With the help of such a backing, the carpet will last much longer.

This is possible due to the special shock-absorbing properties of the substrate, which manifest themselves when walking on the carpet.

At this moment, she is able to take half the impact on herself.

How to lay carpet

And, of course, if you use a backing, you can increase the softness and comfort of the product.

As a rule, substrates are made of corrugated or flat rubber, felt or special polyurethane foam.

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Which substrate is best to choose?

When you buy this or that product for carpeting, use the help of a specialist. Just make sure that the material has the necessary elasticity and thickness.

You need to understand that the methods of laying the product are almost all similar, but the only difference is that temporary laying on the substrate is almost never used.

Advantages and disadvantages of carpet

Carpet like flooring has its own advantages and disadvantages, but few people know about it.

Carpeting, flooring

Floor coverings such as carpet have long been a favorite of many people. But it even has its advantages and disadvantages.

After completing the renovation of your room or office, changing the choice of flooring, everyone wants to choose something that will help the floor not only look beautiful, but also be practical.

Many homes have elderly or disabled people who cannot move on their own, so all the dirt and dust from the street comes home and remains on the ground.

In such cases, the corolla office may be ideal. Not only will the floor be aesthetically pleasing to your home, but it will also provide thermal and sound insulation, and best of all, it is low maintenance and easy to clean.

Main advantages of carpet

1. For rooms where the floors always remain cold, carpet is fine as it has thermal insulation and sound insulation properties.
2. When you choose a rug, you will be pleasantly surprised by the variety of textures, types, quality and colors.

   The carpet can be chosen according to your taste and color. This will also help people who have narrow room to visually enlarge it, as well as decorate them with its unusualness and softness.

3. Floor coverings such as carpet are specially treated during the manufacturing process and will never harbor moths or mites.
4. In the event of a fire, the carpet does not instantly flash, and there is a lot of dignity.

   This is due to the fact that after the carpet is made, they are treated with special ignition agents.

5. No coverage heavy weight, so you can easily move it into an apartment that moves from one room to another.
6. Deciding to buy a rug will give you a cover that will last many years.
7. This coating is very soft and pleasant to the touch.

   Carpet covering. Choice, style, care.

   You will be very pleased to walk barefoot and enjoy these feelings.

Weakness of the carpet

In addition to the advantages discussed above, carpet has its disadvantages

1. Carpet doesn't like it in any shape, but when you clean it detergents, it may have a visible stain.
2. When direct sunlight hits the carpet, it begins to tan and loses its color, it becomes dull.
3. Carpet mostly standard width, and it is about four meters.

   Therefore, for non-standard rooms, which are more than four meters wide, there is a problem with installing the carpet. Then we have to make the joints into the carpets, which will bring some inconvenience.

4. If you buy a cheap carpet, remember that it will get dirty very quickly and attract all the dust and dirt.
5. Whether you have an ink, coffee or wine stain, you can't easily get rid of such stains quickly.

   You will need to use little energy to clean the carpet and, in addition, it will no longer be new and shiny. These types of stains are the worst for flooring and carpet.

Carpet features such as carpet, see below:

Each flooring has pros and cons, and so does carpet.

But he still won the love, attention and respect of a large number of people, and he used it often. Experts advise that when purchasing a rug, you should ensure that the covering is free from errors.

This flooring is natural and synthetic.

Of course, a synthetic carpet will cost less, but its quality will be even worse. Likewise, the quality of a carpet determines its weight and density.

Carpet is a floor covering that has many advantages. It is warm, aesthetic, wear-resistant and, most importantly, affordable. With its help, it is easy to implement any design ideas: a correctly selected carpet will definitely fit harmoniously into the interior. The coating is ideal for bedrooms and children's rooms, where a feeling of coziness and comfort is especially important. You can walk on the carpet barefoot, it provides good thermal insulation and gives a pleasant tactile sensation. This coating is also distinguished by the speed of flooring - if you follow all the nuances, laying carpet with your own hands will be easy and hassle-free.

Carpet calculation rules

If you do not want to encounter a shortage or excess of material during the process of laying the flooring, make an accurate calculation of it before going to the store. It is optimal that the entire room is covered with one whole piece of material. Why? Firstly, it is more aesthetically pleasing. Secondly, this way the coating will last much longer.

Carpet is a warm, beautiful and affordable floor covering for the home, which you can easily lay with your own hands, without outside help.

Draw a plan of the room, which will show all the doorways, partitions, niches, etc. and measure all the necessary distances. Carpet should be purchased with a small margin - 5-10 centimeters for each side.

How to prepare the base before starting work?

Before you begin laying the flooring, you should carefully prepare the base.

If the “base” for the material is concrete, you need to fill in all the unevenness, thoroughly clean and prime the surface. Laying carpet on a concrete floor without treating it with a primer is fraught with the constant “influx” of dust from under the covering - you will have to stand guard almost around the clock with a vacuum cleaner.

Concerning wooden floors, then they can be “processed” in two ways:

1. Cover the surface with chipboard sheets, fill the joints, and treat everything with a primer.
2. remove protruding parts (nail heads, screws), scrape the surface, prime and fill with self-leveling mixture.

To prevent the carpet from deteriorating and wearing out, it is advisable to lay a high-quality backing underneath it. It has been proven that it can extend the life of carpet by at least one and a half times. The underlayment gives the surface elasticity and strength, with it the floor will be even warmer and the sound insulation will be even better. This “bonus layer” will help create the effect of a dense and thick carpet, even if the covering itself is thin. The underlay, like carpet, should be purchased with a reserve.

The underlay provides the carpet with additional strength and elasticity, and also significantly extends its service life - by one and a half to two times

Methods for laying carpet

Carpeting can be done in the following ways:

• free installation with fixation around the perimeter
• installation using double-sided tape;
• adhesive fixation;
• double gluing (if a backing is used);
• laying with gripper slats (stretching).

The specific technology for laying carpet is selected depending on:

• the type of material and the nature of its base;
• the purpose of the room, its level of traffic;
• condition of the subfloor.

Option #1 - loose styling

This is the easiest and fastest way to install the coating. Suitable for small rooms where you can guarantee to get by with a single piece of carpet.

Work order:

1. Lay the underlayment, secure it with a stapler every 20 centimeters, seal the joints with tape.
2. Roll out the fabric with an allowance for the walls (about 5 centimeters).
3. Using a regular roller, level the coating from the center to the walls.
4. Make V-shaped cuts in the corners.
5. Trim off all excess fabric and, stretching it well, secure it with a plinth.
6. Near the doors, secure the covering with a metal strip.

This method does not require careful surface preparation, no additional waste. But here it is noted relatively low strength of the “structure”.

Here is a video example of the work:

Option #2 - fixation with double-sided tape

This method is suitable for both small and large rooms.

Work order:

1. Apply double-sided tape first around the perimeter of the floor, and then in the form of a lattice with a side of 50 centimeters. Naturally, the paper film is not removed at this stage.
2. Lay the carpet on the floor and, gradually removing the film, meter by meter, glue the carpet. Carpet strips are joined end to end.
3. Trim off excess material with a knife.
4. Install the plinth.

This option is characterized by ease of installation and the ability to quickly change the coating. But there is a risk of unevenness due to deformation of the adhesive tape.

Fixing with double-sided tape is a fairly simple way of laying carpet, which you can cope with even without the skills of such work.

Also, I would like to note that in addition to adhesive tape, there are special tapes for fixing:

Option #3 - adhesive fixation of carpet

Used in spacious rooms, as well as in rooms with high traffic. This method is quite labor-intensive, but the reward for the work is worthy - absolute reliability of installation.

Work order:

1. Lay out the carpet.
2. Fold the canvas in half and apply glue to the opened half of the floor.
3. Return the bent section to the “original position”, while pressing firmly and, as it were, stretching the coating.
4. Do the same with the second half of the canvas, as well as with the remaining canvases.
5. Trim the carpet and install baseboards.

This option guarantees strength, durability of installation and the ability to be used for cleaning washing vacuum cleaner. But reuse of the coating is excluded.

In large rooms with high traffic, it is recommended to lay carpet with glue - this will ensure maximum durability of the coating

This method is most often used in production premises, hotels or trading floors. Where the load on the coating is quite large, there is a need for rigid fixation. In addition, it is better than others for large rooms where several sheets of material have to be joined.

Video example of the work:

Option #4 - “stretching” or choosing practical

This is a glue-free installation method carried out using special gripper slats. It is based on the elasticity of the carpet, its flexibility to tension.

Work order:

1. Secure grippers around the perimeter of the room.
2. Lay the backing and secure it with a stapler.
3. Lay out the carpet.
4. Using a stretcher, pull the covering onto the slats in all directions.
5. Trim or fold excess material.
6. Install the baseboard.

The advantage is that when changing the coating, you can leave the same substrate. But this the method is relevant for rooms whose length and width do not exceed 5 meters, and without sufficient experience it is difficult to carry out such installation.

Laying carpet on stairs

There are two ways to install carpet on flights of stairs. The first - “waterfall” - involves the use of a single piece of material. This installation is only possible on straight stairs.

The second method is called “hat” and can be used both on straight lines and on spiral staircases. Its essence is that each step is covered with a separate piece of material. As a rule, paper templates are used to cut out carpeting. You can get such a pattern by covering the step and riser with a sheet of paper and pressing it in the corners with a spatula.

Considering the increased load on the surface, experts recommend using it for flights of stairs. glue method styling This is what it looks like:

Secrets of perfect editing

To appearance the carpet has not deteriorated during installation and subsequent operation, be sure to take into account the following nuances:

• Before installation, the coating must rest at room temperature;
• with direct adhesive fixation, you need to closely monitor whether bubbles or “humps” appear. Pay maximum attention to high-quality rolling of the coating, since after the surface has dried, defects can only be eliminated using radical measures;
• when working with jute-based carpet, the adhesive composition should be applied very carefully, avoiding its “overdose” - passing through the natural base, excess glue can irreparably disfigure the pile;
• the pattern, which continues through the seam, must be perfectly adjusted in length, width and diagonal - otherwise high aesthetics of the coating cannot be achieved;
• ensure the same direction of the carpet pile, even if there is no pattern or design on the covering;
• It is better to start cutting the carpet from the center, and not from the corner, in order to prevent unevenness;
• the joint of the canvases will be less noticeable if it is perpendicular to the window (located in the direction of sunlight);
• When cutting off excess coating, always leave a small gap between the material and the wall;
• For about a day after laying the carpet, it is better not to “disturb” it - do not walk on it, do not install furniture;
• It is recommended to hide interior carpet joints under special thresholds - in stores you can find devices for every taste and color.

A good floor covering should have many qualities. First of all, it must be wear-resistant, warm, aesthetically pleasing and, of course, affordable. By using good coverage You can implement any design projects. All these advantages have a soft and comfortable carpet that provides excellent thermal insulation.

Peculiarities

Carpet, like other floor coverings, has a number of features that must be taken into account before laying it on the selected surface.

Before buying carpet, you need to measure the area of ​​the room and add 10% to the resulting value; as a rule, it is not much more than the original data and is within 1-2 sq. m.

It is best to lay carpet without seams. Today, manufacturers produce many options of different widths, and therefore choosing the optimal copy will not be difficult.

The width of the carpet is determined by the side with the smallest size. If the room has a size of 3.5x5.5 m, then the width of the purchased flooring must be at least 4 m. In addition, when measuring the area of ​​the room, you need to draw a plan and mark on it the location of the doorway, various ledges and columns. If you plan to lay the carpet in strips (that is, with a seam), then you need to add 5-6 cm to the length of the first strip, and the length of the second strip is taken into account the pattern.

Before directly laying the flooring, you need to follow some rules. The first thing you should pay attention to is temperature and humidity.

The optimal humidity for this work should not exceed 70-74%, and the air temperature should be above 17 degrees, but not more than 27 degrees.

If installation is planned during the cold period, then the purchased carpet must stand in the room for at least 24 hours in a horizontal position.

The floor on which installation is planned must be free of dust and dirt. The surface must be smooth, dry and sufficiently hard.

Do not forget about such an additional element as the substrate. Its presence will smooth out minor defects in the floor covering, increase the service life of the carpet and, of course, thanks to this detail the floor will be warmer.

The substrate may consist of different materials. This can be polyurethane foam, felt of artificial or natural origin, as well as rubber with a corrugated or flat surface.

The most important indicator of the quality of the substrate is elasticity.

When buying this item, you need to remember this.

Which is better?

Today, manufacturers produce many types of carpet, so before purchasing it you need to pay attention to some details.

Carpet can be made from different materials using in various ways. In addition, carpet products are dyed in different ways. The pile itself may have different heights and even shape.

The materials used to make carpet can be of natural, artificial or mixed origin.

Cotton, linen, wool and jute can be used as natural fibers. TO artificial options include acrylic, nylon, olefin and latex used as lining material. Blended fiber carpet contains both synthetic and natural threads.

The type of pile is another indicator that you should pay attention to:

• The Saxony type is considered to be of the highest quality, produced using a special technology due to which the surface has a grainy appearance.
• Another inexpensive and unpretentious appearance, recognized by consumers and earned their trust, this is Vkroll. In the manufacture of this type, multi-colored threads are used, and the coating itself consists of several levels. Externally, this carpet looks very attractive.
• Boucle looks no less attractive. Besides that this type It is quite durable, it also has an original shape, made using a method that uses special knitting knots.

• In the production of such a type as Frieze, twisted curly thread is used.
• Based on the data obtained, when choosing carpet you need to focus on the features of the room in which it will be laid.
• For the bedroom the best option There will be a covering with a high pile, and for the living room the length of the pile should be shorter, so a short-pile tufted carpet will be the best choice.
• For the hallway a good decision will purchase a needle-punched coating with water-repellent properties.
• For the bathroom, wear-resistant flocked carpet is suitable, which contains nylon threads, which give this coating anti-slip properties.

Required Tools

When laying carpet you cannot do without special tools. There are basic types, without which it will not be possible to lay a covering, and there are additional ones that may only be needed with a certain installation method.

• You can use different knives to cut the flooring. Fortunately, today there is a wide range of them.
• A metal ruler will be used for measurements and will serve as a guide for the knife.
• If you choose a laying method such as tension, then you cannot do without a gripper. This device is a rail with spikes driven in at an angle of 45 degrees. It is installed and then driven in around the perimeter of the room.

• A stretcher-kicker is also used to tension the carpet. With its help, the edges of the covering are pulled onto the rail.
• When fixing the carpet with glue, you will need a notched trowel.
• Regular spatulas will be required if there is a need to remove the old adhesive layer, and they can also be used to remove excess glue.
• In order for the carpet to lie flat, you will need a special hard and wide roller. It is used to roll out and straighten the coating.

How to lay on different types of floors?

In order for the carpet to lie flat and serve for a long time, you need to properly prepare the surface. Depending on its type, there are various preparatory work.

Before laying carpet on a concrete floor, it is necessary to prepare the surface. Deep cracks are covered with mastic, small cracks are filled with sealant. Then you need to prime the concrete.

If this is not done, dust will constantly be knocked out from under the carpet. In addition, various irregularities and roughness can damage the base.

After priming and cleaning from dust, the concrete is thoroughly washed with the addition of bleach to prevent the appearance of mold. After this treatment, the concrete is washed again with water.

Concrete is a cold material, so for good thermal insulation, it is better to lay carpet on a backing. But there is another way to insulate concrete surface- This is an infrared carbon floor. It looks like a film on which heating elements are located. Experts say that it is the film type that is the best option, suitable for carpet.

Thanks to the infrared radiation emanating from the carbon elements, the floor will always be warm. The use of film coating does not require preliminary screeding. In addition, almost any type of carpet can be laid on top of this covering.

For a water floor, it is better to use a special type of carpet. As a rule, manufacturers indicate whether this type of coating is intended for installation over heated floors.

Before laying it is necessary to carry out a series preparatory work. To do this, you need to level the surface using a special mixture and fill up any uneven areas. Next, the base is primed twice.

For cement floors, similar preparatory measures are carried out.

If a polystyrene system is used, then sheets of plywood or gypsum fiber boards are additionally laid under the carpet, the joints between which must be puttied.

Laying carpet on a wooden floor without preparation is also impossible.

There are special processing methods for this:

• In the first case, it is necessary to lay sheets of chipboard. The resulting joints must be treated with putty and primed.
• In the second case, you need to remove the nail heads protruding from the surface, and then tidy up the surface using a sanding machine. After this, the surface is primed and filled with a special mixture.

Carpet can be laid on parquet without preliminary preparation, but only if there are no various irregularities on it. If the parquet rivets are knocked out, resulting in all sorts of pits and bumps, then you will have to treat these defects with a special putty. For reliability, it is better to use a substrate that will help smooth out the unevenness a little.

On smooth surfaces such as laminate, linoleum or tiles, carpet is laid using double-sided tape. These surfaces are first cleaned of dust and washed. No special events are required.

Carpet is a universal covering, so it can be laid not only in living rooms, but also on the balcony. The main requirements for carpeting are strength and moisture resistance. You can use a substrate as insulation or pre-install an infrared film floor.

However, before this it is necessary to level the surface and carry out proper waterproofing.

Floor mounting technology

Today there are several ways in which you can lay carpet.

The simplest and in a fast way free laying is considered. It is suitable if the room has small area, and it is possible to lay the covering in one piece.

The carpet is attached either with double-sided tape or fixed around the perimeter of the room using a plinth. In both cases there are instructions that must be followed step by step.

Perimeter fixation method:

• The carpet is laid on the floor with the edges extending to the walls. The size of the inversion ranges from 6-10 cm.
• Then the surface of the carpet must be leveled from the central part to the walls.
• In all corners you need to make cutouts in the form of a tick (V).
• Now you can start cutting off the excess. It is better to do this from the central part, as this will help avoid uneven cutting. You need to cut the fabric so that the distance between the edge of the carpet and the fabric remains within 5-10 mm. Thanks to such gaps, swelling and wrinkles will not appear.
• Let the carpet rest for a while, then stretch it and secure it to the baseboard.
• Near the doorway, the carpet is fixed with a special strip.

If desired, you can lay a backing on the floor, which must be attached to the plywood using a stapler in 20 cm increments.

Tape mounting method:

• Scotch tape or special tape is glued to the prepared surface around the perimeter of the room in the form of a grid. The side size of an arbitrary square should not exceed 50 cm. The top protective tape does not need to be removed.
• Then the carpet is laid and the excess is trimmed.
• One part of the covering is rolled up to the middle of the floor and laid down with the pile surface.
• The protective tape is gradually removed, and the canvas is carefully laid on the floor. In this case, the surface is carefully rolled out.
• The second part of the coating is laid in a similar way.
• Now the baseboard is installed.

Glue installation is the most reliable. It is used in rooms where there is significant load on the floor.

These are, as a rule, production areas, hotels, offices and restaurants.

Installing carpet with glue is carried out in the following order:

• First you need to lay the covering and trim it in the right places.
• Then half of the carpet needs to be folded in half (pile down). Glue is applied to the exposed surface.
• The carpet is glued to the prepared surface. During this process, the coating must be pressed well and smoothed from the center to the edges using a roller.
• The remaining part of the carpet must be glued in a similar way. We remove the cut off excess and attach the plastic plinth.

The following method refers to glue-free installation methods.

Carpet installation is carried out using a set consisting of grippers.

The stretching method occurs in the following stages:

• First you need to install grippers around the perimeter of the room.
• Now you can lay the carpet and stretch it using a stretcher onto the slats.
• After this, the excess is cut off and special skirting boards are installed.

How to dock correctly?

Sometimes the area of ​​the room can be significant. Then you have to lay the carpet with two or more sheets. In order for it to lie flat and the seam to be invisible, you need to join the fabrics correctly.

To prevent the joints of the panels from being so noticeable, you need to lay them perpendicular to the window opening. Thanks to this arrangement, the joints of the carpet will be almost invisible when sunlight penetrates. In addition, when laying the canvas, you need to remember the direction of the pile. On all parts it should look the same way.

As a rule, laying carpet in several sheets is carried out in rooms with a large load, so the joining of the sheets is carried out using glue. When laying the material, it is necessary not only to place it correctly, but also to carefully join the sheets.

To do this, you need to overlap the edges and align them as much as possible according to the pattern. Then you should cut off both edges of the canvases at once in one motion, after which you can apply glue to the inner surface and connect the edges.

For better fixation, after 10 minutes you need to run a special roller over these parts.

Finishing the stairs

For flights of stairs, a wear-resistant type of carpet is selected. You can lay it yourself as a whole sheet or trim it in small pieces.

Laying with a wide canvas has its own name - a waterfall, and the fastening of individual pieces is called a cap.

For straight stairs without bends, both methods can be used, but for screw structures only the piece method is suitable.

Before laying, you need to make a template, according to which the required piece of carpet will then be cut:

• To do this, you need to attach part of the paper sheet to the step, and lower part of it onto the area directly under the step, pressing it well to the surface with a spatula.
• Then you need to carefully smooth the sheet.
• Using the resulting pattern, you can cut a part from the carpet the right size. Now you can begin laying, starting from the bottom of the flight of stairs.
• The covering can be fixed using glue or slats. But a more reliable method of fastening is the adhesive method.

How can I cut carpet?

To properly cut flooring at home, you need to use knives of various configurations.

To remove excess from the edges, it will be more convenient to use a crescent-shaped knife, thanks to which picking up the edge of the coating will not be difficult.

It is very convenient to use a cutter for floor coverings, which is shaped like a triangle with a handle, inside of which there is a disk-shaped knife. This design has a very sharp blade, which can be easily replaced if necessary.

Very convenient device are electric scissors. This device is easy to use, safe during cutting and has a compact size. Besides, this device It runs on a rechargeable battery, so it is not connected to the mains.

There are also more professional devices. These include various configurations electric knives with disc-shaped blades. However, if you do not intend to professionally lay carpet in the future, then you should not buy expensive tools.

You can get by with inexpensive knives.