HOW-TO INSTALL CARPET FOR BEGINNERS. DIY carpet install and tools.

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[@SteamBossInc]

*This was my first teaching video sorry if I missed some things I will improve on the next! Also I’m a cleaner not a video editor sorry about the music in some areas! Thanks for watching! Please consider subscribing if you enjoyed! Looking for any other videos let me know!

[@SukhdevSingh-nz9uk]

Hi Where is your business based??

[@Mark-in5yw]

All you need to know is fuzzy side up!😆

[@RayvenXD]

Thank you so much this was so helpful!

[@محمدعبدالسلام-ع7ض3ض]

Do you want a carpet installer? I have 7 years of experience.

[@justsaygold]

Great job installing and using the power stretcher! For the veteran installers in the comments using knee kickers to get carpet in, keep up the great work. I love all the re-stretch jobs I get every week.

[@daveparkes8539]

Yep me too 😂

[@MrSteamFranchising]

Thanks Boss! Been thinking about adding carpet re-stretching to my business and this helps me get a sense of what's involved!

[@SteamBossInc]

Any time!

[@adzee2am51]

Little tip from a layer in 🇦🇺kids!… In the corners,to stop it coming off the smooth edge (gripper) grab the corner,take your thumb to near the floor on the backing. Cut from your thumb to edge. Two angled lines. Forming a triangle. It’ll sit lovely and neat and stay tight!

[@cspann2872]

Coffee is essential but with my wife looking over my shoulder telling me how to do it the job I would prefer a beer instead. Great video I'm a new subscriber now. This is more informative (and entertaining) than most of the others I've viewed. I do maintenance, fabrication, woodworking carpentry and handymanning on the side but I have never installed carpets (correctly). Now I think I can even build my own homemade carpet stretcher and kneekicker. Our carpet was white when we bought the house but after 20 years of dogs living with us no cleaning service or machine is up to the task, Now I am up to laying new and you helped me to be up to the task Chuck Wi

[@SteamBossInc]

thank you!

[@davidg8032]

I thought it was a pretty darn good and informative video. Thank You....

[@SteamBossInc]

well thank you! i do not have a teaching degree just a guy trying to help! lol

[@devilefan]

I've been a carpet installer for almost 40 years.... I've always used a knee kicker.... a power stretcher is overkill, especially in an average sized room.... there is such thing as overstretching a carpet which can lead to buckles down the road.... not to mention the lamination of the carpet.... if you know what you're doing with a knee kicker then you shouldn't have any problems..... I've never had anybody call me back to re-stretch their carpet

[@stevensides88]

Agreed. I can kick a room that size in the time it takes to put the poles together

[@devilefan]

@@stevensides88 .....don't get me wrong....a power stretcher is good if you have a real long room but not necessary for an average bed room or even living room

[@devilefan]

Also depends on the type of carpet you're dealing with

[@SteamBossInc]

To each there own. But almost every stretching job we do is because of using a knee kicker and poor install.

[@SteamBossInc]

And that's why we have so many ripples down here lol No one wants to take the time. All good with us!

[@thebryceisright4851]

I know there is much debate in these comments. But as someone who has never dealt with carpet and refuses to pay someone who does know. This has lead me in the right direction to repair my current carpet.

[@SteamBossInc]

Thanks! I’m not a certified teacher but tried to help!

[@WhatnotsProductions]

I really enjoyed your video, and learned a lot! Excited for more.

[@SteamBossInc]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@troyfowler3513]

When trying carry the carpet in & get it in place by yourself roll it out flip the side almost in half where about an inch of the carpet is showing roll it up in the length which make the carpet approx 6 ft stand it straight up put your back against it & reach both hands over your shoulders grabbing the carpet slightly bend over & carry it in. Start it in the corner roll it out & flip it over....no scratches on walls & it will not cause wrinkles like you think. Plus you have a over stretcher anyways. Other than that rather than kicking around a room to tear carpet out cut it in aprox 4 ft wide strip it will easily pull up by hand & makes it easier to carry out & throw away!

[@jganaut]

The new tail block with that rubber protector is a great upgrade for power stretchers

[@EmphaticAds]

Do you need the tack strips?

[@keyonnahaggins7919]

great methods. you did a great job. gonna try this 😃

[@TeodorIon-o3e]

do you have a list with necessary tools for this operation?

[@mzunnurain]

How does the new carpet get attached to the tack strips? Is it by the action of the stretcher? Or is it by the pressure of the tucker? We had to pull back one corner of the living room for a water leak. Leak is fixed, floor dried and bleach ed. Now it's time to reattach carpet edges to the tack strips.

[@SteamBossInc]

The stretching action and the pins on the tack strips. When it’s released grab on to the backing of the carpet.

[@rednammocnetwork]

Was my comment removed? Lighten up, I’m just having some fun with it. I really appreciate your presentation. Thanks for sharing.

[@SteamBossInc]

I have not removed any comments lol

[@justinejustice_league1857]

KZbin removes comments all the time, your comment must have triggered KZbins sensitivity chip. 😂

[@tylerdoak830]

Wow fantastic job I loved learning this

[@SteamBossInc]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@leewilkinson6372]

Is there a preferred direction to start kicking and tucking relative to the "long" side of the warp?

[@whatskrakin37]

Great tips, just started to watch videos to learn how to do this as I need to recarpet my whole double story house. 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, and some hallway floor space and a bit extra here and there carpet. Also I would like to let you know to please not play such loud music, it was hard to hear you and just annoying. I would prefer no music at all when you are talking. And then when you are showing the Timelapse without talking, I recommend some music but lower volume

[@renkenner]

If your only doing one or two smaller projects you can make your own knee kicker with 2x4 scraps, nails, some old foam for padding.

[@timothysommers4863]

Ok crackhead 😂

[@jakewhoskate]

Thanks man for the good video

[@SteamBossInc]

appreciate that!

[@dalebenton3354]

also be taking old frontroom carpet up next week,Got one of my mates coming round in a van,He take it down the tip all for free of charge as well,Old frontroom carpet is more than 4 years old,That was also second hand as well,It well worn down,Also got another mate coming round next week with a carpet cleaner,He clean it all free of charge as well,All quite good really

[@CANTHINKvfhdss]

Something I've wanted to do. Wonder if they have a certificate course for it and allow me to do it in new houses so I don't have to deal with home owners

[@jamesjackson2317]

THIS IS A HUGE HELP

[@conorodonnell1826]

Good video👍

[@SteamBossInc]

Thanks 👍

[@dalebenton3354]

Im getting a new carpet next week for my frontroom all for free of charge,Nice carpet as well with underlay and carpet grips,Easy enough to do,I not a top Professional,Im quite good at fitting carpets,Take me a good few hours,I carefully cut round the edges,Fit the carpet in the grippers,Sorted,My old frontroom carpet getting old and warn,Been down for about 4 years,First thing,Have to empty my frontroom room out first

[@SteamBossInc]

Sounds great!

[@Cookie-tz7hd]

this seems like it will just come up, no tacks to make it secure?

[@elivice9203]

Including coffee in the Inventory list was essential I agree

[@jacobreynolds9683]

Thanks bro this was helpful :)

[@SteamBossInc]

Glad it helped

[@stevensides88]

16 year installer here and I’ve never seen anyone go around a room with a kicker to take the carpet up

[@devilefan]

Exactly....I usually take an awl and pull up the carpet or just grab a corner and yank it up

[@SteamBossInc]

Because none of it is installed wellLOL I don't always but it does prevent you from possibly damaging the carpet. and 16 years? you should be making the video not me haha

[@troyfowler3513]

Just cut it in straps and pull it up lol

[@tomcase2837]

Jack of all trades... good stuff!

[@TrendyBromando]

He eats taco bell tho... 😬

[@SteamBossInc]

Is that not allowed???? LOL

[@luke9109]

@@SteamBossInc no

[@awa6123]

Hi , thank fro the video where can I buy like that carpet thanks

[@SteamBossInc]

any standard carpet store should sell it.

[@Aceofheart114]

Thanks for the video. Small detail (big impact): Coffee doesn’t have to be Starbucks. It can be any other coffee place for 3 main reasons: 1- Save human life (especially children) 2- Save your money 3- get better coffee. ;-)

[@nichmon3221]

Thank you Steam Boss. I'm about to have to re-carpet my house and this helped.

[@SteamBossInc]

Glad I could help!

[@georgemelo5326]

Man why you don't put the link to buy those tool and you can make money too with the references link of Amazon.

[@steveorc6920]

Good video. Wish he would have shown some around the door and closet area. Main complaint is Why do people feel the need to play loud obnoxious music when you are trying to listen to the guy!?? We just want info not a production.

[@SteamBossInc]

Will keep that in mind for next time!

[@ErForce]

You do not use any glue to fix the carpet to the floor?

[@SteamBossInc]

No, only padding.

[@justinejustice_league1857]

Please turn down the music while explaining important details. Other than that, the video was fun and useful.

[@newyorkdragon]

you gotta motivate people to do it themselves. You put to many obstacles in your way of thinking

[@user-ef5hm3gs8s]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mamajan99]

New Blades...New Band aids! I can't count the times I had to duct tape toilet paper to my open wounds!

[@everythingoutdoors2131]

For beginners he says and has everything that a beginner wouldn’t have like wth glad I click on this one lol

[@SteamBossInc]

Well you clearly need to buy them. Can't do it with some kitchen utensils LOL

[@waynemeyer1195]

@@SteamBossIncyou are a massive prick, anyone who has disagreed with your opinion on that room you’ve been incredibly condescending in your reply. And this particular comment is 100% accurate. The title says for beginners yet you have more than a beginner would have. Also I’m pretty sure you can’t literally say in your video that you could do the room with the kicker but just that you’re gonna use the stretcher because you have it…. You’ve been arguing with everyone in the comments who have said the same thing you literally said… lol good luck growing this channel with that kind of attitude.

[@NailsDogg]

Cool worker

[@mamajan99]

New Carpet...spilled Starbucks.

[@NailsDogg]

Bees knees alright very good

[@TheManorBeast]

I've done this since I was 14. I'm now 46 power stretchers are for areas in excess of 35sqm. This room is way too small You will over stretch it using it in smaller areas than is appropriate and break the fibres (if not actually tear it) which will cause buckles in the fabric and pull the lamination apart which holds the carpet together

[@SteamBossInc]

With the amount of ripples I re stretch I’d say that may not be accurate! To each there own! You have complete control on how much pressure you are using to stretch you should never damage the carpet.

[@AnnaWestrop]

Great. But the music is too loud and distracting

[@RoeJogan-uk2mx]

That music is annoying

[@shaquileoatmeal7365]

So annoying, couldn't finish watching

[@stinkydoggy98]

Love the video but that music has to go. It distracts from what you're saying. couldn't hear you a few times because of it.

[@SteamBossInc]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@duckling4393]

I'm only watching this because my neighbor is making so much pounding noise installing carpet and was wondering what that noise was...now I know.

[@SteamBossInc]

Haha

[@ADobbin1]

Or you could install the baseboard after you install the carpet.

[@jooree6148]

وشو نوع السجاد

[@michaelgibson3663]

Music was too loud and annoying. Could hardly hear you.

[@manaj9077]

It's really hard to hear what he's saying to do because the music gets so loud.. :(

[@rileyhiggan2168]

That small tip for cutting behinf the carpet to not damage the skirting is flawless im a decorator and coming back in after the floor guys cut up all the skirting is not a fun timr 😂😂

[@user-hh4df3pt1e]

This is not a video for beginners. Not enough detail on measuring or tool use. The only thing I got out of this video was the tools I need, which for the most part I already knew.

[@SteamBossInc]

I tried lol I'm by no means a teacher, I thought I did a pretty good job.

[@ggoog1845]

@@SteamBossInc you did do a pretty good job

[@NG-tz8wo]

The video is carpet installation for beginners. Probably 90% of the people who watch this are DIY’s but all I heard was you need a power stretcher

[@SteamBossInc]

That is the proper way. It’s like mounting tires for beginners, you still need the right tools.

[@wetbackoftattoo]

Turn the background music down/off.

[@abigailleblanc2351]

I'm disappointed that you didn't dicuss all the tool rental options. You can rent everything you listed at home depot. Started the video off by casting doubt immediately with cost and skill. I didn't finish watching.

[@richardo5063]

you do a video for 'beginners' and you skip out showing them how to cut into the closet and door area which you stated can go wrong if it's not done right ....

[@SteamBossInc]

one video won't show everything id watch several before attempting.

[@beaumartin976]

The music is so loud it's hard to hear what you're saying. I didn't even finish the video because of it

[@chadreed8985]

So your doing a beginner video you should of showed about cutting around the walls because you said beginners mess that up so why didnt you show the technique

[@edcrespo1722]

Music is very annoying

[@scottgky]

Its not that hard people, my wifes ex husband lays carpet and he can barely breathe on automatic.

[@IverKnackerov]

Don’t see the point of a video for beginners …that uses tools, only pro’s would have ?? Daft.

[@SteamBossInc]

All of these can be found and bought at home depo.

[@JR-1983]

Yeh tools will cost more than a fitter tbh

[@chris198004]

that music is incredibly annoying

[@SteamBossInc]

Sorry

[@cassandraangel5963]

I can hardly hear what you're saying over the music

[@georgestone8099]

DIY video kinda pointless when it requires a specialist £800 tool. Should have shown how to do it with knee stretcher, because you definitely can get a decent carpet laid in a room the size using one. This is a good video for people wanting to get in the trade, but kinda useless for me as someone who was doing one DIY

[@muhammadhafeez2045]

Carpet.jobe.20.saal ka experience

[@kleco1000]

That hurt my knees lol

[@SteamBossInc]

Mine too

[@moparsnguitars]

Wasted 5 min in intro for what ...

[@jameshogue2007]

I understand this is your first tutorial but you basically just showed us you carpeting a room not really how to do it, or how to use the tools. But try again maybe..

[@SteamBossInc]

thanks for the feedback.

[@ericopperhammer5151]

Am I watching Blippie?

[@SteamBossInc]

i wish, id be making a lot more money lol

[@MegaHollywood1971]

I was liking the whole thing until you purposely interrupt your talking with music that overshadows what you are saying. Why you do that, no one has a clue.

[@SteamBossInc]

At the time I was a cleaner not a video editor but thanks.

[@TwoFingeredMamma]

Yet another instructional video ruined by extremely annoying sound samples, sigh!

[@plainoldme7322]

Coffee is for nerds and old farts. The awl is not pronounced like owl😊

[@monkeyswift100]

What the hell have i just watched?!?!

[@SteamBossInc]

Best video ever?

[@ceboz]

Kindly sponsored by Thenotoriouslyshittycoffefranchise

[@stumpjumper6679]

Stop with the music

[@SteamBossInc]

Can’t go back and edit a year old video lol

[@paul_yt2254]

Ok dont even want to watch the video.....never trust someone that refers carpet installation as "carpeting" 😂🤡💩

[@SteamBossInc]

Um ok….

[@nicmont4230]

No way on the planet I'm kicking carpet loose. I just pull it up. Pliers or just cut a slice in the corner to use as a handle.

[@justinejustice_league1857]

Exactly. If you aren't saving the carpet just slice and dice 😂