HOW TO INSTALL CARPET IN A CLOSET FAST

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I really hope this will help somebody speed up their job

[@ivelissecamacho1989]

Thank you!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@ivelissecamacho1989 you’re welcome

[@RossiH-ic4nw]

Hi Reuben. Been laying carpet here in NZ for over 40 years, im nearly 65 . I am impressed with your work, and have found you pretty much do everything the way i do myself. In saying that, I have picked up some great tips from you. Thanks heaps!!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

That’s great, thank you for sharing

[@jimorfanelli7671]

I've been installing for 40 years and I consider myself one of the best but this guy I would hire anytime

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Jim Orfanelli Wow, thank you sir

[@elizabethmurphy7069]

I'm laying carpet in my grandpa's closet today so I'm glad I found your video! Thank you for posting this :)

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You are quite welcome, good luck on your little project

[@brettanderson4482]

I've been a carpet layer here in Australia for over 20 years and find your videos quite interesting, picked up a few tips from you ..appreciate your efforts mate...

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Brett Anderson Thank you, thank you for your feedback and for watching

[@Bikini_ST]

I can respect a man still humble enough to learn something from a random contractor online after 20+ years experience.

[@rondaviveiros5498]

Your video are knowledgeable and not complicated making it very helpful. Thanks

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Ronda Viveiros Thank you I hope they help

[@eduardocisneros5381]

Thanks for taking the time and helping us!! ✌️

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Eduardo Cisneros you’re welcome

[@Dave-xr4iz]

This is a nice little video. I really enjoyed the tips and tricks you showed. This is were the wall trimmer stands out! You were able to cut the whole area in and still have enough to tuck down the gully.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

sausage man Thank you Dave, appreciate you buddy

[@ba7tow1776]

Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks. I always love when I see raised base boards when installing carpet.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Tom.S 80s me too 😀

[@patriciaschaefer8236]

You did a great job with your video! I thank you...

[@als1023]

Great tips here, thanks for posting !!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You’re welcome

[@cocardonboarding5649]

You guys are amazing. Thanks for the video.

[@raybest8790]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing, its always good to learn different tricks of the trade to make your job easier & faster.👍👍👍😎

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Ray Best I agree, Thank you

[@stmerchant]

Thanks for the information. A DIY

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Glad to help

[@foraiur3897]

When I saw the title, I had imagined when my step dad first showed me this. I've taught all of my helpers this trick too. 👍

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

For Aiur That’s great, it really is a nice little know how

[@foraiur3897]

Absolutely. I appreciate all your tips and tricks. I was burned out on flooring, driving 200 milesa day commute, just to load up and get home. On top of averaging 1000 yards a week with furniture and demo with 1 helper. When I saw your video for young and new installers, it brought back the light I used to see this trade in. Instead of hating the trade, I love it again and take pride in my work. Thanks man - God bless

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

For Aiur Oh man, that is awesome, thank you for sharing that

[@shawnmoore5621]

Great demonstration!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

shawn moore thank you sir

[@abedj1220]

Great video with good info. you mention the baseboard is raised a bit but the track is not. I am getting ready to frame in a closet, is it it a good idea to raise the sliding closet door track if I know I am going to get carpet?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Daniel Davis about 3/8 would be perfect

[@mauroheck1]

Great tips. thanks

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@webberfeet]

i usually go ahead and either strait edge my doorway or row cut it first and line it up with the room. it makes it easier to seam for me

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Nice

[@nickp3173]

This is how all carpet should be installed. So many poor installers out there. Good job!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you sir

[@robbiejeffrey4618]

Ruben for someone starting out in the flooring installation and repairs what brand carpet kicker and seamer do you recommend.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Robbie Jeffrey right now i am really liking the Roberts kicker but it’s the first one I have ever had so I don’t know how long it’s going to last, I have always used crane kickers and I know they last a long time, but that Roberts feels really good, and they Taylor 890 seam iron It’s probably my favorite

[@Dave-xr4iz]

I know it's a funny question but I've always noticed that you have a tool pouch that you put your knife inside. I was wondering if you could do a short video on why you have one and what it's uses are? Because I've only seen you wearing one and I'm considering buying one but I'm not sure if it's worth it. Thank you

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

sausage man Sure will

[@Dave-xr4iz]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys wow awesome can't wait

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

sausage man 😀👍

[@Dave-xr4iz]

Check out this video I've just found it's called (stretching in heavy thick carpet) it's a lady in a pink vest power stretching a carpet and it reminded me about the time you said about stretching a carpet to hard.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

lol

[@So_salty]

I have a closet under the stairs that doesn’t have trim. If I’m just using it for a teeny tiny office and place to read/write, do I need to use a kicker? Im super intimidated, and we’ll I don’t have one. Is there another way

[@conker761o.3]

Hey Ruben I love your videos, am a new apprentice to carpet laying. I struggle with reach in closets Mainly on getting the carpet to stay set on closet track tackstrips/ tucked into track consistently. It seems like random luck to me when it stays lol annnd thats not gonna make for a capable installer. Plug me in with any extra tips if you dont mind? (We get alot of stiff berbers don't get much plush they told me learning on berbers is a little harder) thanks in advance for yyour time if you get back to me on that.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Payden Oman OK I sure will, congratulations on your new apprenticeship

[@jerridhawkins8133]

👌👌👌👌👌

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Jerrid Hawkins Thank you sir

[@jerridhawkins8133]

Like the purple face lol

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Jerrid Hawkins haha

[@cruzjorge064]

Raised base boards is the way to go. No trimming necessary, just tuck and move on to the next room/livingroom and you're done

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

+Jorge408 Definitely easier with raised baseboards

[@WILSON0o6]

Triforce stretcher way to go nowadays man you gotta stretch it with that closet. haha

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Christian Wilson 😮

[@carpet180]

👍🏻

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

CarpetMan Thank you sir

[@Beagledom-o4r]

I've never laid carpet and I'm trying to do a closet as well. The videos very helpful but it doesn't show what you're talking about with circles and in the corners.

[@jessecompestine7861]

Do video on how to get the rolls of carpet hauled by yourself. That's the key. Because we can't afford helpers in carpet world. That video will set you aside.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

You got it man

[@barryswederofsky9241]

You started with 2 net walls.....but then you trimmed them...???

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Barry Swederofsky they wasn’t net, I never start out anything with a net fit, I always choose to trim

[@barryswederofsky9241]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys you say right on the video that you have two net walls that don't need trimming......am I watching a different video?... c'mon

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Barry Swederofsky If you want noticed that I had to trim the excess off of the other two walls before I can even get started, that is what I was talking about, sorry for the misunderstanding,

[@stevehamman4465]

Yea, no need to cut down four walls!! I would have started at the door slide , cut and tuck, then kicked away from door , trim and tuck, then trim and tuck east wall, then kick and tuck West wall!! That just me!!! I start at the door in case of a miss cut.!! Are you starting to recognize my name yet?? I comment on a lot of your videos ??!!!!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

A lot of times I don’t look at the names I just read the comments, but thank you I appreciate your feedback

[@stevehamman4465]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys , cool I get it !! I'm 60 still like to do repairs !! I watch a lot of videos of different people doing installs or repairs,, I was lucky to have good teachers that showed me and told me !!! Carpet is still a trade!!! ,,, let's do a video on a thirty six by thirty six pattern match , hallway and four bedrooms.. Everyone on u tube is doing plush!!! I will come down to meet you!! ??

[@alonsoespinoza1395]

I've never seen that kind of padding

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

alonso espinoza Whoa pretty popular Shaw has a deal with St. Jude‘s children’s hospital

[@fredtowns78]

Only thing I would do different is I would have cut the door way in also then snugged every wall with the kicker!!! The closet is a standing, more than "traffic bearing"area is why we don't need to get crazy with the stretching!!! Don't think it's ever gonna need a restretch do you?? Lol

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Fred Towns 😀👍

[@jsballeck]

I do about three restretches a week. All I do is repairs and restretches. Oddly enough the closet area is often is wrinkled. Not sure why

[@1SeanPG]

The average guy only has a knife and a chisel, not those fancy tools.