How To Install Carpet | Easy Step By Step Beginners Guide

[@GaryInHell]

When my man gave 3 different ways to hit a nail in a small space like that I knew I was on the right channel. I’m 7 mins in so far and exactly what I’m looking for.

[@homeimprovements]

😊👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@daveparkes8539]

​@@homeimprovementsI've installed for 40 yrs. Lots of incorrect work here. # 1 problem is they are not using a power stretcher. Even with a knee kicker, they are still doing a poor job. I have been doing restretch work for a few years now. I love folling these kinda guys. If you've been properly trained, you would never hire these guys.

[@MyaaaaaLoVerock]

​@@daveparkes8539you missed the point of the video I guess. They are showing this for a beginner level, someone like me, who never had to put a carpet or knew what basic tools are needed. It is not meant to be a "professional" work but a tutorial for people who never done it.

[@daveparkes8539]

@@MyaaaaaLoVerock so you learn how to do it wrong right from the start?

[@dennishughes3250]

@@daveparkes8539 Right, you've done the easy bit - the negative comment. How about doing the next bit, explain how and why the video is wrong please.

[@scotttaylor-u5e]

I've watched quite a few clips on fitting carpet and this is absolutely the best by a country mile. Nothing has been taken for granted, everything has been explained. Showing how to fold the carpet is amazing. I had no idea how to get a 4m roll of carpet up a 130yo cottage narrow staircase. Thank you so much. I now feel much more confident in taking on the task in hand. Your both legends! 😃

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks so much, glad you found it helpful 😊

[@69lepew]

Fitted my first carpet last weekend, I wouldn't have even looked at trying myself until I saw this! Fantastic work guys, keep it up!

[@homeimprovements]

Great to hear! Thank you for your comment 👍🏻

[@mine7632]

@@homeimprovements WOW well over a YEAR later and still replying to comments! THATS dedication!

[@asharora8785]

I do lot of DIY projects and have seen dozensx2 of videos, but this is by far the best. Thank you guys! But you had me at the “banana mummy.” 😂

[@homeimprovements]

🤣 thanks 🤩

[@deconsructall6994]

I fit my first carpet today, with a near perfect finish. Best tutorial online! 👍😃

[@homeimprovements]

Awesome! Thank you 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@modernNeanderthal800]

We bought a house in this beautiful town but it is desperate for renovation. Our master bedroom will be complete tomorrow thanks to this perfect 10/10 carpet installation onboarding video 100% would start a business after watching this if i were 20

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks 😊😊😊

[@YehoodToob]

I have no desire to fit my own carpet, but I'm here to support you. Keep up the good work and the positive energy.

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks for the support 🔥🔥🔥

[@Wildwood56]

@@homeimprovements I'm going to have to do a camper so thanks for the idea I usely do games and stuff but in order for that that has to be done but thanks 👍

[@Ravstaff85]

​@@homeimprovements 3qqq 😊

[@nashinnovations]

I used to scoff at the side cut. then the other day I had to fit into a finished wood reducer. came in clutch. this is why I like watching my trade in other countries. well done.

[@Mourad1EL]

Some of the best tutorials on KZbin, started with your detailed garden room, well done lads, keep it up

[@homeimprovements]

Much appreciated

[@AhsanHaji]

This is a very useful video. Way better than the BNQ official video. I spend way too many hours to lay a carpet but then was struggling to lock the carpet in place. I am going to try again after having watched this.😊

[@richardsalt5712]

Thanks lads, first time fitting my own carpet as getting a good carpet fitter is nearly impossible! Your videos are great and really helped me to do a decent job and also bagged me a few brownie points 😊

[@katsuyahatta446]

These people are really good because the presentation is very easy to understand for beginners. a good teacher always gives easy and clear cut explanations. all of instructions make sense perfectly !

[@cragzuk]

Brilliant guide. Always struggled with the cutting of carpet but this video has made it look easy and hassle free. Thanks! I hope you have a stairs carpet laying guide like this!! :)

[@dat6057]

I appreciate you both!!! I watched other videos first and felt like I was missing something; so I watched one more! By far the best guide! Five Stars!!!

[@homeimprovements]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@RhinstoneSouron]

Those freehand straight edge cuts are next level!

[@homeimprovements]

👏🏼👏🏼 thanks 😊

[@julianhebbes]

I’ve been fitting carpets for 40 years .very impressive,instruction video. Not sure if you’re floorlayers as you’re main trade but if you’re not flippin brilliant.

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks mate Yh 16 years but stopped now to do social media 😊

[@randywl8925]

Congratulations. In the US, we call that escaping. 😁 It's a positive, congratulatory comment. Installing I'd hard on you. I'm 66 and been installing since I was 17. I do a few installs, but mostly measuring homes these days. You two are great. 👍 ​@@homeimprovements

[@TimHollingworth]

I didn't have a carpet kicker, so I made one out of scraps of wood. (It was the wood from a frame for a canvas picture, 4cm x 2.5cm cross section.) I glued it all together and screwed it to make the shape of a kicker. For the grip I used 4 strips of carpet gripper glued and nailed onto the flat base, which covered the 2 wooden strips deep. It turned out to be 14 cm x 8cm. Two smaller pieced were glued and screwed parallel to the connecting piece for added strength. The connecting piece 40cm long glued and screwed on top of the knee bit, which was made with one strip 14cm x 11cm then the two smaller strips 4cm x 5 cm glued and screwed. On top of that another two strips 14cm x 11cm again glued. Finished off with 2cm thick solid foam 14cm x 11cm glued on with wood glue. It works reasonably well enough to fit the carpet. Not quite up to your guys standard but the finished job looked good and tight. So thank you very much. I realised the previous fitting of the carpet grippers were way away from the wall, so moving them in as you showed made all the difference.

[@mbond65]

Thanks guys, did our hallway and stairs today (watched your other video on stairs). Have got a nasty crease in hallway but we had to fold the carpet to store it before fitting, hope it goes once settled. Thanks again, much appreciated 👍🏻

[@ScottPC]

Thats going straight on my house build playlist. Cheers lads

[@nickwaah2702]

2 things I didn’t see, 1. How do I untucked (if I ever need to), 2. How did I tuck at the sliding doors? Let me add that this video is VERY entertaining and informative and makes me feel very confident that I do this by myself. Thanks for your service!

[@davidsouza5374]

Thanks!

[@homeimprovements]

Thank you David, we really appreciate your support. Hope you have a great day 👍🏻😊

[@stargategoku]

this would be great help because next week i will fit a carpet on one of my tenant's room. cheers mate.

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks Good luck! 😁😁😁

[@johnhayes5242]

Great job lads, and good instruction. Nice to see you didn't cut the Vs off around the pipes, was one of my pet hates, I was taught to tuck them in. I learnt 40 years ago, and probably 1 in 4 of the carpets we fitted was an Axminster, so had to get the pattern straight, and pattern match HSL it was great to see the back of patterned carpets the job became a lot easier and faster, if it makes a comeback fitters will recall the good old days when it was all twist.

[@JR-1983]

Yes I remember that, I was always taught to tuck around the pipes so if the radiator was ever moved it was an easy repair. I also remember when fitting Axminster folding the bottom rise on a step so they could be moved if they started to wear. All man made rubbish these days.

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks mate 😁😁😁

[@Crystid]

Thanks so much for this video! I don’t know why we Americans are opposed to taking off our shoes, but I definitely will. This is a fantastic video. 👏👏 I did notice the audio was a bit messed up. The sound kept switching from L to R and wasn’t synced in all places. Hardly an issue with such a great video. Cheers from Texas!

[@JesusIStheFulnessGod]

Amazing techniques... So generous... So entertaining... You both are so down to earth that you made me feel like 'I' accomplished something 😂

[@gemzg9511]

You’ve been life savers!!! First time ever fitting carpet, I could not have done it without this video 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@homeimprovements]

Glad it was helpful 😊

[@FromTheSkylessVoid]

How’d it go? I’m thinking about doing the same, but thinking it might be too hard.

[@gemzg9511]

I couldn’t believe how well it went. As long as you have those basic tools you’ll be fine. I have never tried this before but my daughters carpet is almost perfect (I went a bit mad with the Stanley knife in one small area so I glued a scrap in that place but you wouldn’t know). My daughter’s room was a perfect square so I had it pretty easy but after doing this I would definitely take on a larger more complicated space. Good luck

[@jamesfoo8999]

Honestly amazing tips. I love the fill in bits to reduce creating questions, like you explain "why" for what you just said, and then also not just what to do but what not to do. Great videos!

[@homeimprovements]

Thank you, we appreciate your support 👍🏻

[@timtim4603]

They make it look so easy! Very professional and big help to us diy’s I’ve learnt different techniques thanks boys

[@woodcarving1979]

Did amazing at explaining every details best video ive seen to help me out great job guys!!!

[@homeimprovements]

Awesome, thank you!

[@JT-kv8mc]

Great video! Fitted a large offcut from a friend in my box room last night following your instructions and it looks ace! Cheers lads (and your mum) :)

[@homeimprovements]

🤣 quality good to hear 😊👏🏼👏🏼

[@elaineburkinshaw3762]

Brilliant guys I'm not confident to say that I'd be able to lay a carpet YET! But I will try one day. Love you guys your fab

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@littletommytucker3109]

Got to be the best tutorial I have seen online and the best carpet fitting tutorial

[@chaosheila]

Thank you for the step by step guide , its amazing , feel like I can do it myself with all the tips and techniques provided!! 👍👍

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks glad you liked it 😁😁🙏🏼

[@tracykey9227]

Awesome video and instructions. Thank you for the time yall put in to putting this together for us all. Greatly appreciate the extra "tips of the trade". Happy New Year to yall and yours from the USA.

[@homeimprovements]

😊🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TvvinkleToes]

Love the accents and the instruction. I’m preparing myself to install carpet in my son’s bedroom if my husband keeps putting it off.

[@waiharbennett6162]

I love these two men, professional and funny with well good knowledge.

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks 😁😁😁

[@stephenseagull7784]

Wow! The best ever how to guide I've watched, think your personalities made it very enjoyable

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks much appreciated 😁😁😁

[@saeidzare588]

Thank you for your complete explanation, you are a professional team. It was great and good luck.🙏

[@masterprompt]

Was cheesy/corny at first but then it grew on me quick! Very entertaining and informative! you two rock!!!!

[@wallstreetcrash1]

Yeah…..! What’s not to like? A great video , frank and honest instruction/guidance, a clean and professional end, result. Thanks lads ..🇬🇧👍😁

[@homeimprovements]

Wow, thanks!😊💪🏼

[@kimgratton2670]

Soooo glad i found this video. Really informative and entertaining at the same time. It actually makes me want to try and do this myself. Subscribed! Can't wait to go through your other vids

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks Kim 😊

[@ianmckenna6633]

One of the best tutorials I've seen. Fantastic work. Thanks!

[@benhurley280]

Glad I found this channel, decent lads good banter but most importantly brilliant advice for the beginners 👍🏻

[@homeimprovements]

Much appreciated 😊😊

[@RADU1st]

you guys make it look so simple. Soon I will have to do it myself . Thank you for the tutorial.

[@rord7891]

Great video. Put my 1st carpet down. Looks great. Thank you! You didn't warn me about the bad blister from using the bolster though! 😂👍🏻

[@virbeslorenzo]

As a beginner, I was apprehensive about installing carpet, but this video made the process so accessible. The clear explanations and visual demonstrations provided all the information I needed. I'm thrilled with the results, thanks to this excellent guide!

[@homeimprovements]

Glad it helped! 😊😊

[@MICHAEL-lb1si]

THANK YOU GUYS. YOU TAUGHT ME ALL I NEED TO KNOW TO DO MY ROOM !

[@homeimprovements]

No probs thanks for watching 😁😁

[@briannics713]

If you guys buy a power stretcher like the polls or bear claw it will actually stretch the carpet and ripples won’t appear after words

[@whoshatwat]

I’ve fitted thousands and used a power stretcher a couple of times, no need for them if you know what you’re doing, no ruckles ever appear on my jobs.

[@TattssOfficial]

This, this is the way tutorials on KZbin should be explained. As an autistic visual leaner (apparently it's not pc to even call myself the R word 😅) I need clear instructions and explanation. I've just fitted my home studio carpet after watching this (4 to 6 times just to lock that info into my brain 😂) the carpet is perfect so honestly boys, take a f***ing bow 🙌💪🔥💙

[@Jessdidit]

SAHM and I feel confident😅 I can install carpet correctly after watching this video great job very detailed and informative

[@johnmcnamara4846]

Thanks again you two. Brilliant video. Keep em coming.

[@homeimprovements]

We appreciate your support, thank you!

[@christopherbicknell8849]

Funny, interesting, full of knowledge and just the best guide I've ever seen. Thanks so much!

[@gonzalorusinol7439]

Great video, I’m about to start with a small 3x4 room. What should I put on the door side? The rest of the house will be done later so don’t know what to put between the new carpet and old carpet in the door threshold

[@homeimprovements]

Either run the carpet long and cut back when ready or door bar and a scrap of carpet in the hall side to stop pin spiking your feet 😊

[@gonzalorusinol7439]

Thanks now I’m more confuse cause you are talking Chinese hahah I will figure it out

[@enginewatcher6291]

Simply. Thank you, expertly explained and simified.

[@johncollins2966]

Very well explained video. Shows there is more to fitting a carpet than you think. Well done guys.

[@homeimprovements]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁😁😁

[@rodneysmith247]

I always trimmed the pad 1st then if it was short adjust and staple like 1 and done. Nice for a repair video. 😁

[@kittywhiskersify]

This is great guys. Thank you for doing this video. Really good and clear instructions.

[@jimmygee7065]

Man you guys are wicked sick, informative, while entertaining. My cats messed up my carpet so im going to be replacing a little section. Make sure I get my deposit back, since ill be moving out soon

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate your support.

[@esiljander2362]

Best tutorial out there, thanks!

[@JessBarletta]

Great job explaining everything! Thank you. Also, love the British accents lol. - From USA.

[@homeimprovements]

😁👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@gavinwilliams3845]

I feel like I owe these guys a few pints for such a great video.. nothing worse than watching a boring instructional video. This was great.

[@homeimprovements]

Nice one mate much appreciated 😁💪🏼

[@BH-gn6dl]

Brilliant video, easy to follow and clear instructions . Thank you

[@homeimprovements]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jonneym]

Good demonstration but I just bolster the carpet into the skirts then run the knife along at 45 deg. Along it in one sweep. Quick bump with the carpet thumper, jobs a gooden. An average longe only takes about an hour to do.

[@TheRichMaxwellChannel]

Great video, entertaining and some great tips here. Fitted a carpet a few years ago and have another to do this week so this was a great refresher.

[@homeimprovements]

Glad it was helpful! 😊😊

[@simonrowlands297]

Cracking video lads. Enjoyed. Lots of good tips. 👍I will be putting this to use next week.

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks mate 😊

[@9catlover]

so grateful for this tutorial. It makes me want to do this all myself. i had to subscribe

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks for subbing! 👍🏻

[@adithompson199]

Excellent tutorial. I'm now off to my carpets. Cheers.

[@MrSaxxyman]

Amazing guide, One questions though is it better to use curved blades or straight ones ? 😀

[@ianjamiesonmusic]

Thanks a lot. I think I'm going to try and fit mine!

[@homeimprovements]

Nice good luck 😁👏🏼👏🏼

[@andybrett9395]

Thank Guy's really helpful very clear and not over complicated

[@Zipppojaws]

Love this. Any advise on how to remove carpet, to relocate it into a new home? Our carpet isnt old, so want to take it with us in the hope we may get 2 rooms done.

[@JR-1983]

Just roll it up and take it with you.

[@mikec6587]

Such a good video I am even contemplating doing my daughter's room now 🤣🤣

[@homeimprovements]

😁🙏🏼

[@MrSonysoman]

This is what I was looking for, absolutely amazing guyz, you explained it very well that ,yes I can do it

[@homeimprovements]

Glad it was helpful, thank you for watching.

[@carolinemichael4768]

Cheers lads just saved myself £150 fitted my sons carpet 👍🏼

[@homeimprovements]

Glad it helped

[@williameberle4250]

Excellent. Head and shoulders above the other videos. Impressive muscles and tats as well.

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks mate appreciate it 😊

[@rodneysmith247]

When I see the sky a tree or maybe the ocean with a tattoo on it maybe then I'll think about get n all bill boarded up. 😮

[@Fannypvckk]

Amazing video. I’m about to give my gameroom a shot using these techniques. Thanks fellas!

[@homeimprovements]

Quality 😊 good luck 👌🏼

[@abdulbasetmerzayi8969]

Professional, informative, thanks for your effort❤

[@homeimprovements]

So nice of you

[@Hulknuts78]

Great video good professional tips I’m just learning cutting and you had alot of tips

[@Benzknees]

What a great practical guide. But my knees are aching after watching that!

[@s4xph]

great fun, no-nonsense and loads of great tips. Thanks so much. Looking forward to doing my first room next week!!

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks and good luck 😁😁😁

[@conniejohnson6910]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Very precise and informative! Well done.

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks 😁👏🏼

[@d-nice8834]

BANANA MA'AMA!! 😉 Awesome tutorial 👍

[@homeimprovements]

Thank you! 😃

[@leeroyjenkins43]

Love the mention of putting 2 pins in small bits of gripper. Winds me up so much seeing a job with flappy bits👍👍

[@RJ-rm7os]

great video, thanks for all your knowledge/tips. Quick question, what size staples to use? i have 11mm underlay. i have tried 10mm but to get the staple to hit the floorboard you need to push it down and an indent is caused. will this indent be seen in the carpet above or should i just use 14mm staples. thanks.

[@homeimprovements]

That’s correct 10mm is fine and it will dimple but isn’t an issue 😊😊

[@ronachadwick7908]

That was brilliant guys. Learned a lot. Thnku. :) ps i am older than yr mum And doing it solo. Wish me luck!

[@homeimprovements]

Best of luck! 😁

[@Blue-Truth]

Thanks guys. Very helpful 🙏

[@homeimprovements]

😊🙏🏼

[@hankhill2482]

You guys have amazing energy. I love it ^-^

[@homeimprovements]

Thank you so much!!

[@WastedWizard-YT]

Honestly, I loved this Yall simplified the process to a T

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks 😊

[@peterfido8735]

When fitting felt back carpet direct to the floor what is the preferred adhesive, spray or double sided carpet tape ?

[@homeimprovements]

I like to spray the perimeter personally and stretch fit but there’s no wrong answer imo 😊

[@peterfido8735]

@@homeimprovements if that's good enough for you then that's what I'll do 👍

[@va_bg]

Thank you for the video! You said that there is a difference if your floor is from concrete. Do you have a video?

[@paulyoung4781]

Thanks for the tips I'm a decorator! And my wife wants me to lay living room carpet 😂I feel a bit worried but I'll give it a go!! What can go wrong like papering a wall!! 😂😂😂

[@homeimprovements]

🤣 no probs mate sure you’ll do great 😊💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@paulyoung4781]

@@homeimprovements hahaha ye I bloody hope so mate!!! Hahaha

[@Dhall-sg2hf]

this helped a ton! thanks for the video! Im installing carpet on some very hard concrete that doesnt like to take nails. no matter what size the concrete just busts apart or the nails break. I ended up going with some extremely strong expoxy and glued the tac strips or "grippers" down. I was lost on how to lay the carpet out and get it fitted in, this video helped more than any on here that ive seen so thanks again! I really like how you all showed how to make the relief cuts too! Looks like I need to get a much better knife blade too haha

[@homeimprovements]

Awesome and thanks for watching 😊💪🏼

[@blacklabelnic]

Nice one lads I’m just about to lay my 5th ever carpet, learned some new top tips Keep up the good work!

[@homeimprovements]

Thanks will do 😁👏🏼

[@SuperKillbill1234]

Great video's thanks..Which way does the pile go?

[@JaniceCharters]

How do you deal with door bars especially restretchihg a carpet to the door threshold bar?

[@adzee2am51]

Very good video boys, especially since you aren’t actually carpet layers that was well done

[@emilykevin6442]

Hi do u need a kneekicker or stretcher if u are using fetback carpet. thank u

[@homeimprovements]

Not if fully sticking

[@mykhaylokarpov7354]

Thank You for Perfect lesson.its was very Good

[@homeimprovements]

Glad you liked it! 😊

[@ikilluboy]

very very good video, thanks for the information and i really liked the saftey tip. That is going to help me avoid a band aid and lots of swearing XD

[@SN33ZYJ3]

Can you cut carpet with a curved blade or isit just a straight blade ? And the video has helped alot