Installing Carpet Ep.130

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[@pelegst]

My father was a carpet layer. I spent a lot of my summer days and some weekends helping him when I was in my teens. I figure by the time I was about 17, he had taught me enough so that I was nearly a journeyman. This was around 55 years ago. From watching this video, it seems that the biggest change in all that time is that all seams were hand-sewn. This video brought back some memories of really good times in my life. Even though I haven't laid any carpet since I was a kid, he taught me how to work, do a good job, and take pride in a job well done.

[@zargon7222]

My Father was also a carpet layer and by the time i was 17 he taught me not to lay carpets for a living!

[@Hoaxer51]

Paul, your father taught you a trade that you could fall back on to make money, taught you how to work, how do a good job, to be able to take pride in what you do. You were lucky, that’s what every father should teach their sons, he did right by you! Hope you were able to pass it on, if not your son then one of the new kids you worked with!

[@pelegst]

@@zargon7222 My father once told me he'd teach to lay carpet so I'd have a way to work my way through college but if I ever decided to do it for a living, he'd kill me.

[@pelegst]

@@Hoaxer51 My son is a very successful real estate property manager and, from our conversations, I think I have somehow managed to pass on those values to him.

[@Hoaxer51]

@@pelegst, good for you, now it’s his turn. Hopefully he does as well as you did!

[@sungear]

I always appreciate the respect you show your subcontractors. Many of these trades are young mens jobs. Laying carpet tears a man up.

[@justinlaw2670]

Yes it does. Im 33, been a professional flooring installer for over 15 years. I also work with my dad. We install everything from carpet, to hardwood, to the luxury vinyl plank, and let me tell you, especially after a carpet job, you are extremely sore and the next day you have to get up and do it again.

[@jusrobington]

@@justinlaw2670 same, I've done epoxy floors for a few years in the early to mid twenties and it's hell on the knees. For the younger guys get a really good set of knee pads. Don't worry about the cost trust me its will be worth it. Little too late for some of us though 😅

[@Kim-ek2mt]

Correct, 2 knee surgery later and a bad back It does tear us up

[@justinlaw2670]

@@jusrobington oh i have good knee pads. They are the comfort knees by crain. The only ones i can use. I dont get on the floor without them even on carpet.

[@murraystewartj]

Worked with an old guy a couple decades ago (not in construction) and he had about 30 years of carpet laying behind him. The spirit was willing but his knees were shot (those kickers were about all they used in the old days, I was told).

[@carter83419]

I live in the north east of England and I love carpet, I couldn’t imagine life without it. In a cold climate without the widespread installation of underfloor heating, it’s a warming physiological boost on those cold dark winter days. Gosh I’m getting old when I’m enthusing in many benefits of carpet. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@joshuareed3999]

I grew up installing carpet with my dad. I remember carrying rolls of carpenter foam padding from the age of 10. The only thing I was entrusted to do at that time was bring him tools and clean up scraps. Carpet was the first trade I did, and then branched out into hardwood, then trim carpentry. Fast forward- that humble start turned into becoming a licensed home builder and remodeler. I hated being in high school and needing to go help him on Saturdays and during the summer, but I wouldn’t trade that time and the memories I have for anything in the world!

[@diegom.9762]

On the same journey hope to be a home builder and remodeler as well I’m 20 with my own LLC

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

I would just completely die given the task to make a roll of carpet fit perfectly into a room, let alone a staircase. The amount of experience and expertice that goes into this craft...amazing. I love that you installed night lights at the staircase by the way.

[@burr6303]

I’m 37 been a floor layer since I was 20 years old. Learned from a lotta old school fellas back in the day and now I’m certified in a couple different regards. All those old school guys are gone now. The guys that still do it right are few and far between and increasingly grayer and grayer. But I can say UNEQUIVOCALLY that Melvin and his son are from the same old school my mentors came through. It’s a tough job. Deep respect for the both of us

[@burr6303]

Both of YA. Not us. Not in the business of giving myself respect. Lol.

[@randy9886]

I have installed for 25+ years and was all prepared to see the installers using just knee kickers. Glad to see the proper way of stretching the carpet with a power stretcher “the only way”. I’ve seen installers just kicking it and within a month of use and heating it WILL ALWAYS wrinkle. Thanks for posting.

[@lmdetect]

My dad was a carpet installer. I worked for him during the summers, and for 7 years full time after high school. Those were great times. This video brings back wonderful memories. I still have all of his tools.

[@HANDYMANHEADQUARTERS]

Same here I did it with my uncle in my early and teen years. And kept all his tools

[@ump5754]

Eyyyy must be the 30th video from you that's helped me. If you were close to my area I'd offer 2 weeks of free labor just to get more tips and lessons!

[@jamesdavis8731]

As a former high end carpet cleaner that saw plenty of bad carpet installations - very nice to see this carpet laid the right way, especially with the power stretcher. Far too many installers take the easy way out and only knee kick the carpet in. This was a carpet installation VERY WELL done. Another issue is to NOT have the seem run horizontal to the main source of light. It is far easier for a seem to show up that way. Excellent example of good carpet installation.

[@kevindavison6019]

You're lucky to have a good carpet installer. I just finished a remodel and the bought carpet from the big box stores. Bonus was Free install downside is you don't know who you're going to get for the installer. One company was really good the other was only mediocre. Scheduling for both was really difficult. Hardwood and tile is good selling point but I was trying to reduce noise in my house as much as possible so without heavy draperies and things, carpet was the way to go to quiet things down.

[@RichieRich845]

Good thing they have a new tool to stretch the carpet and they don't have to kick it with the knee anymore, always wondered watching carpet layer if in there old age had to have knee replacement.

[@chrisshake23]

Great work Melvin and Justin!

[@hdlawncare7494]

I grew up and still live in north GA, near Dalton, the self proclaimed carpet capital of the world. With both parents working in the carpet industry (Shaw Carpets and Springs Industries) back in the 90's and early 2000's, new carpet has a sentimental smell that I love to this day.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Pro tips from an ex carpet installer: 1. Never install carpet in your house 2. Never install it in the winter 3. see tip 1 Not hating just stating.

[@apollorobb]

i will never have another house with carpet in it after having stained concrete and tile ,carpet isn't an option anymore

[@ADBBuild]

Carpet is so much more comfortable when barefoot than hard floors. I don't like carpet on stairs though. Way too much focused wear. Ends up looking like crap in no time and requires a lot of difficult vacuuming.

[@Alex.AL_26]

Completely agree! I am currently in the process of building a custom home and my builder was shocked I did not want any carpet at all in the house, not even the bedrooms.

[@Zzz-j2f]

Big ups Alex

[@apollorobb]

@@ADBBuild Thats where area rugs come in and they are easier to clean

[@kiwdwks]

That was fascinating to watch. Sometimes it doesn't even register the skill it takes to lay carpet. Love seeing good/talented trades people!

[@erichill5208]

It’s always a pleasure to watch a tradesman work who is a master at his trade

[@markmillers4491]

This house is in Oregon the mud capitol of the world. Solid level cut blonde pile seems to get dirty immediately unless everyone who enters goes shoeless.

[@duanelundgren7985]

Thank You!! Watching these guys who do the "Good Work" often makes me want to Sell My Tools... right down to my rickety old claw hammer(s) But I'll still keep them and just remember that there ARE folks out there who are GREAT at what they do!! What a magnificent Series!!

[@LatteLover]

When we see how many true professionals have worked so carefully and skilfully with the building of this fantastic house, one thing is assured: the new owners will have an amazing property for years to come!

[@fredchilds6808]

I started out as a carpet layer. Back then, too many years to count, we hand sewed the seems over a stretcher bar. Keep up the good work. I loved this series, especially seeing all the changes in construction.

[@jeffnarum1373]

Fun Fact: The sharpest thing on the planet are carpet tacks.

[@TheDesertRat31]

Oh yes, and when you rake your hand over them while moving around to install tack strip... Ouch!! They'll take little chunks out if your fingers..

[@bsmbB]

Gotta stop using lotion and build up those calluses 😭

[@robertseguin4875]

looks great.

[@BigPete7407]

I installed carpet for 20 years and those guys are good at what they do. There are subtle differences in techniques but, for the most part it's a 'potato potato' situation. To each his own. To quote another able craftsman, 'keep up the good work'. I really enjoy the videos. Thanks, Pete

[@jeffpatchin7090]

I installed carpet as well for 30 years as a third generation installer. It seems these guys did not keep up with technology and training. First off the seams should have been sealed with the hot melt sealer method with a built in tracer. This method bonds the layers of carpet together and assists in reducing peaking and if it ever was inspected the tracer proves it was sealed. The tray from his tool box should not be used as a seam weight. The metal from the tray will not release the heat from the seam tape potentially causing peaking and trapping moisture in the yarns potentially causing the yarn to loose its texture retention. The seam should have been pre-stretched as seam tape does not stretch. The carpet tractor should not be used on the seam when making the seam. The manufacturers have reduced the heat set twist in the yarn and the combination of the heat and tractor can cause the yarn to loose the texture retention and permanently blossom along the path of the seam. The stretching pattern used is not consistent with the carpet and rug institute although I did like to see the use of the carpet wrapped 2x4 to protect the baseboards. The butt should have stayed on the stretcher pipe while the 2x4 was used . The carpet is supposed to be tucked into the gulley with a tool called a spreader. The carpet is stretched up and the spreader is pressed into the gulley and held, the stretcher is then released engaging the tack strip pins into the back of the carpet. The entire wall is done this way and THEN it is trimmed with a wall trimmer and tucked into the gulley with a plastic stair tool so as not to mark the baseboards, or a quick tuck tool with plastic wheels to tuck in the carpet. Keep your shoes on! They must be clean or boot covers can be used, but you are working with razor blades and tack strip and stay tack nails. The potential risk of injury is way to high and then if you are injured now blood is on the carpet. This is a health hazard to both the installer and the home owner. Proper foot wear is just as important in this trade as in most every trade. It is unfortunate that the carpet installation trade has lost so much knowledge. But this is caused by a lack of pay. The mills are responsible for this completely. But that is another story no one wants to hear from an old guy who has forgotten more than the next generation will get a chance to learn in this trade. Again this is because there no one left to teach it and this is because there is no demand for quality only cheap labor. Once the veterans are gone the trade is dead and it is almost completely dead now. Covering the floor is not the same as having it professional installed two totally different animals.

[@slamhart1]

Wow, so many skilled trades on this job, from concrete to carpet! Love it!

[@pmchamlee]

Busted! I did that for 20 years after I retired from USAF. Lots of work (as my knees will attest) but very rewarding.

[@richardmason7840]

Thanks fellas Keep up the Good News Work. Enjoy YAH !

[@83glacius]

Good job

[@szvodkasz]

Not quite understanding why people are hating on carpet. Carpet is so common in NZ. King when it comes to comfort and providing you vacuum relatively regularly and tidy any mess with a half decent cleaner, it lasts years incl stairs. Caveat we have dark colour carpet.

[@jej3451]

It also makes a room quieter.

[@ryanjohnson8340]

@@arglefargle123 it helps with allergies. It traps the dust and pollen helping to keep it out of the air. You just vacuum regularly and steam clean like once a year. It’s not meant to last forever so do need to replace it every 20 years or so.

[@scott-the-good]

Respect to carpet layers…they live on their knees

[@EulogizingSleep]

What an incredible voice

[@osu3221]

I work in steel fab and I put car lifts in my shop to weld up everything at a standing height.

[@deetea7016]

The carpet is giving me flashbacks of townhouses in PA. Glad I'm back in OR. Love what you do.

[@stormmind]

I was hoping to get some info about the carpets and why they are used so much in US. As European, it looks archaic and I just can’t understand why to use them, except maybe cost? Hardwood floors everywhere is what I’d expect in such a house to bring out that “craftsman” look. If you think it’s too hard on the feet and cold, just throw in a nice Persian carpet and it’s gonna shine like that grey goo never can. It’s about hygien as well - that grey carpet is gonna collect all kinds of nasty stuff and it’s hard to clean deep.

[@mr.g937]

Agreed. They did hardwood on the first floor. Even LVP would be better

[@jamesfarrer5087]

The UK is in Europe and I'd say carpet is still the no.1 choice for floor coverings outside of kitchens & bathrooms here

[@brentderksen]

A sense of warmth and cozy here in Canada.

[@stevehamman4465]

@@brentderksen , yes!!!!!

[@stormmind]

But you can just have a normal carpet on top of hardwood if you want more warmth (hsrdwood is svtually warm!) so its more about cost then i guess

[@HBSuccess]

Oh Scott - another look at. a trade that is worthy on a project like this. Whomever buys this house will be getting the best workmanship that exists today.

[@helpdonate]

I remember ripping up the original carpet in a house in which I was remodeling. There were McDonald's wrappers, fries and ketchup packets underneath. lmao

[@michaeld2662]

As others have said, ‘the pros make it look so easy’. No matter what they do the pride in workmanship always shows through, regardless of the trade.

[@stevehamman4465]

These guys need a mini stretcher for them hallways, makes life easier, but well done!

[@lukedavis1238]

Thank you for all you do !!!!

[@honthirty_]

Carpet, not my thing, BUT that stair bannister! Love that. And the hardware out on front porch.

[@w1swh1]

I agree with all the negative carpet comments but then I live in a warm climate (Southern California) so cold on the feet is not a problem. In colder climes carpet does make a house feel warm and comfortable, however I would still opt for wooden flooring. One negative about wood though is that it can make the room echo so I laid down large rugs. Can't win can we😀😀

[@xNevlosx]

Installed carpet flooring for 8 years, I'm now a plumber and would never even consider going back. Flooring installation and sheet rockers are the most under appreciated and badly beaten by their work. Don't do it.

[@Kim-ek2mt]

Smart man You probably make more money also !

[@jej3451]

@@Kim-ek2mt Because that work is done by illegals at exploitative wages.

[@davidmatke248]

Keep up the good work!

[@joezeigler1064]

For Nate You are perfecting your art Keep up the …

[@moutrap]

I was wondering why the house sold for so low... you have a decently large, high end house with quality work everywhere but it's getting what feels like a rental grade floor with that entire 2nd floor covered in beige carpet.

[@ryanjohnson8340]

It really comes down to location. The lot although it has amazing views has almost zero yard space. In addition the house is in a relatively small town. The comps in neighborhood are selling for about similar. Getting 600,000 for that area seems pretty good and seems to be right in line with similar listings in the area.

[@moutrap]

@@ryanjohnson8340 You are right I do not know the area well and should not have commented on price as location changes everything of course

[@Jarastlad]

I don't always agree with the choices of materials, design, techniques used in this house ... but the only thing I see is hard working men and women that thrive to accomplish a common goal : a grandiose house for people to live in. And that's enough for me ! Thanks for the video, I can't wait to see it finished.

[@bobt9948]

Thats was beautiful work and satisfying to watch. (I am seldom a carpet fan) This carpet made me want to go to your spec house and take a nap on the floor!

[@gordonclark7632]

I have watched every episode of this build and one comment I would make is that it is so fortunate that you have had such experienced and quality workmen performing their skills. The Capet layers are just another trade where their knees are buggered as they get older. In Australia, I have never seen anyone using two pieces of smooth edge when laying out. The other thing is that long pole stretcher. That is a good way to ensure that the carpet is pulled correctly form one side of the room to the other. Here, having had carpet laid in three homes over the years, I have only ever seen the layer use one of those knee kickers to stretch the carpet and thus, the buggered knees.

[@tomdale1313]

well done, txs for sharing

[@alexanderkupke920]

Me, living in Germany, once again is left wondering how different construction is done between here and the US. I remember in old houses (like really old) which still have a wooden subfloor, I have seen carpet being nailed, but actually what I had seen was the carpet being nailed from above using trim strips. The strips then became part of the baseboard which covered most of them. I also never have seen something like that padding. As more modern houses rarely have wooden floors, most time it will be screed, nailing down anything actually would not even work. And if you look at carpet here, it rarely is something as plushy as those american carpets. I think our average carpet is about a quarter of an inch thick at most, including a built in foam backing. (not actually thick enough to be considered a padding, most times it is only about 2-3 mm, some carpets don´t even have a foam backing). common types are either some short fiber velor like stuff or looped carpets. To lay them down commonly three different ways to fasten them are used. Double sided "carpet" tape along the edges and maybe additional strips across the room. that tape is about the width of a common packing or gaffers tape and comes with one side covered by a nonstick paper for easier application. A light glue to just fixate the carpet but from which the carpet can easily be ripped off or as last method, gluing the stuff down on the whole area. The first two ways are more popular, especially in rented flats or houses the tape has the advantage of being easier to reverse. In flats (or apartments or condos or whatever you call them) of a certain area you may also often find carpet put on top of linoleum or pvc tiles with tape, as in rented estates it usually has to be reversible. The light glue works well directly on screed where the tape may sometimes not adhere very well. The actual glue is quite a task to remove. But as carpets get older and the common foam backing deteriorates, the carpets get easier to remove, but the remnants of any type of glue become a nightmare. I even have seen carpet just being laid down and maybe somewhat clamped with the baseboard, but that seems to be a bit sketchy in certain traffic areas.

[@adrielrowley]

Looks nice, coming along. Looking forward to seeing the railings in their entirety. 8:40 Wonder if that crevice be a schmutz collector?

[@mariner3]

Pretty impressive floor vents!

[@KenpachiZarakiX]

Big brain time! Papa Craftsman gon' learn me today. ❤

[@andreymaley4030]

Great work. And call on hold music at the end of the video was nice too

[@DadBurl]

Looks great!

[@jonathancowdin3775]

I hope these guys are getting paid what they're worth, good prep work and good stretching is a big deal, didn't seal seams but everything else was pretty damn good

[@cheapshotmike1091]

My dad taught me how to lay carpet when I was a kid. When I was 15 I put all the carpet in my friends house, it was there for 25 years

[@tl9819]

Pros: acousic absorbing, thermal insulating, and cushioning. Cons: moisture/stain retaining, allergen gathering, visually unpleasant

[@scythelord]

Visually unpleasant totally depends on the person. And I dare say that carpet can take MORE actual abuse than wood flooring. Last wood flooring house I lived in, the floor was scratched several times just moving in. If something hard falls on a wooden floor, it can leave a nigh permanent mark. Carpeted floor however? It would take much more to damage. The only real concern with carpet flooring comes from pet damage.

[@TheTarrMan]

Beautiful work as always.

[@tillischcious]

wow!

[@TokyoCraftsman]

It's always nice watching a true pro at work. Your baseboards are really tall, if that a trend these days or just normal in your area? Cheers from Tokyo! Stu

[@daviddorge1559]

It’s the new trend in North America

[@fsj197811]

Thanks for sharing and congrats on the sale. :-)

[@McMurphyMillions]

You should do audiobooks

[@swampwhiteoak1]

Carpet installation is like drywall installation. Heavy hard work with relatively low pay. However it is very important. The knee kick tool is barbaric. Nice work!

[@vernonsteinkamp1088]

When I bought a new house in Caldwell ID, I was walking barefoot and as I transitioned from the carpeted areas to the uncarpeted areas, (kitchen, bathroom), my feet were punctured from tacks protruding from the tack strips. I had to get on my knees and tap over 100 or so tacks in these areas. I didn't think a professional carpet layer would have done this. The home builder has a reputation of cutting corners so I assumed apprentices did this job.

[@Baghuul]

Its kinda common to get stuck in the foot with the tacks at the seams or even those transition areas.

[@7Bloodfire]

Oh, lord. Those stairs are going to be SOOOO hard to keep clean, with the carpet on them.

[@mackfisher4487]

Did you do a video of the ethernet terminations? Curious how you handled the router etc. in your IT closet.

[@jacksak]

After seeing the craftsmanship and beauty of building this house, it must be tough to let it go outside the family. At least that's the way I would feel.

[@jasnic2131]

Who doesn't love brand new carpet under foot?!

[@bleedingmetal]

Installing carpet is a very satisfying job, but man oh man tear outs can be NASTY. You'd be surprised how many people think their dog doesn't pee on the carpet.

[@gramursowanfaborden5820]

woah, those carpet seams! i didn't even know that was possible!

[@beachboardfan9544]

3:40 Daaamn that guy's got the job! Gets to spend his day inside on soft brand new carpet in his socks!

[@slpeteyAZ]

Awesome! Hello from Mesa Az.

[@kevincgensiak]

The little detail of taking shoes off when on finished floor covering shows that these guys take pride in their work. Very well done gentlemen.

[@brazeel6510]

I am really surprised they carpeted the staircase .. Really thought they would of used it to showcase nice wood treads...

[@bobt9948]

They did both. :-)

[@calbert1735]

*would've. Would + have. Would "of" literally makes no sense.

[@delucain]

I just about lost my mind. I paused the video and had to skip around to make sure I'm not a moron and didn't miss them putting in a second staircase that wasn't beautiful oak. I'm gobsmacked. I can't imagine why they did that. That's like spending all the time to make beautiful oak trim and then painting it white. Wow.

[@jej3451]

@@delucain They *did* put in a second staircase with wood treads, haha. The one inside the front door of the house.

[@scythelord]

There are two staircases, the wood treads are not carpeted.

[@TinManKustoms]

Beautiful job. Carpet is nice but I wouldn't put it in my house. We use area rugs and strip carpets. The main reason is it's simple to clean and replace when worn out.

[@fyoo1484]

Why carpet any areas of the house when there are other options that may have been better in many aspects. The house was built with such care for details and proper building methods, it is surprising to see carpets inside the house. Long time viewer, first time commenter.

[@originalwolf8297]

That's an awesome technique to lay carpet. Mine's glued to the floor. It's a pain in the butt to get it off and i still have to remove it in two rooms.

[@stevehamman4465]

Cut into thin strips. If on concrete, if glue is water based, 99% it is, try watering it ! Test in small area ! Good luck!!!

[@clutchtastic_]

Why do people hate on carpet? Barefoot in the morning it feels better than an ice cold wooden floor. Carpet can be cleaned and vacuumed, whereas hardwood can stain and get scratches. Moving furniture is easier as things can slide on carpet (and what do people use when moving things on hardwood? A piece of carpet to slide furniture around). If it's the family room and there's a lot of people, you can toss a pillow down on the carpet and lounge. It's easier for dogs to maneuver around (especially as they get older). Hardwood, at least to me, is good in the dining room and living room. Other than that, I'm just not a fan

[@beelzebub3676]

I can see melvins years of experience alone from his Hands!

[@augustreil]

My sister installed an off white carpet, looks great when installed but 3 weeks after, they regretted it big time. Everything shows up.

[@jej3451]

They need to buy a good-quality steam cleaner.

[@carloshernandez4684]

Very. Pleased to. See the carpet. Installers work. They. Did. A. Fantastic job. You. Can tell By looking at them. Work.

[@gaga7048]

I don't like carpet, but the service is perfect.

[@Matias-nr6rm]

4:04 that tool is just funny, there's no way around it, plain funny

[@michaelcarroll991]

I only prefer carpet upstairs and only bedrooms. No carpet downstairs AT ALL. Nor on stairs. I have a no shoe I'm the house rule.

[@henryvandentop4834]

Man, this is turning out to be a very nice house

[@Baghuul]

Id have done hardwood throughout the home.

[@Mister006]

Buy that man all the most comfortable kneepads there are in the world!

[@bengiles5102]

Hey!! Maui, Hawaii!! thats where i live :)

[@markd2322]

What knee pads does a veteran carpet installer use? I'm still looking for suggestions. There is a design conflict between comfortable, don't pinch the back of the knee and stay in place despite moving or standing.

[@osu3221]

One thing I noticed about people who actually work physically throughout their lives, they either get old and have very strong backs or very bad backs.

[@giuseeep]

Here in Italy the carpet is only for hotels. I've never seen a carpeted house. We always use marble or ceramic tiles, sometimes wooden floors. I can't understand why it's so common in the US

[@ryanjohnson8340]

Because it’s comfortable. It also helps with allergies as it traps dust and keeps it out of the air. Residential carpet is much different than commercial carpet. It’s soft and plush vs the hard scratchy feeling of commercial carpet. When it’s cold in the morning it’s nice to step on a warm soft service vs a cold hard floor.

[@giuseeep]

What about cleaning it? I imagine that you can't do anything but vacuuming it, at least regularly

[@ryanjohnson8340]

@@giuseeep that’s all it requires. Every other year it’s a good idea to steam clean.

[@aaronjames5078]

You have impeccable taste, throughout this whole project (and I've watched them all) you make the same decisions I would have. It's a perfect house! I think the stair way could use some decorative design beneath the hand rail though.

[@alanm2842]

Has this house been sold

[@kylmvihm]

Amazing job and really good videos! But I still don't understand why the US prefers to cover all the rooms with carpet and at the same time to wear shoes in the house... Maybe it's the movies we see about Americans :) In eastern EU we have mostly hardwood or parquet and u use rugs in some places because in most of the rooms u only walk certain paths and with some exceptions, it seems waste to cover all?

[@jdmznet]

Melvin and Justin are gems. I have one question: what brand and model of knee pad does Melvin use? I have a feeling he uses some really good ones.

[@burr6303]

The best knee pads you can get are callled “Pro-Knees”. They’re semi-custom fit for you and are $300+. My knees got better when I started wearing them. But you’ll rarely see anyone wearing them while installing tack and pad carpet. They’re too big and bulky for what you have to do. A lot of older rug guys wore the blue Crain Velcro knee pads. They’re definitely the most comfortable and offer enough padding when workin on rug

[@SuperSkandale]

I layed my own carpet and seeing how it's done properly makes me feel stupid. I would pay to have these installers do my carpet. However I suspect not all installers are as skilled.

[@HalibutHook]

With all the top notch material and amazing craftsmanship why did you go with such cheap pad and cheap carpet?

[@nickboles9649]

Architectural strip and a straight claw hammer would save a lot of time unless utilizing that extra time on account of your age.

[@osu3221]

I'm not sure what it is, but they don't manufacture good padding like they used to. They had it perfected in the early 90s and it all changed.