Avoid the hassle of using a stretcher by installing glue down carpet tiles.
Cutting and gluing carpet.
Roll the cut piece of carpet back up for transport.
It should still overlap the bottom piece by about 2 inches.
They don t require padding tack.
Carpet pieces purchased for this type of project should include a small excess to allow for mistakes in measuring or installation.
Glue carpet directly to boat decks outdoor porches and patios or floors in rooms exposed to excessive humidity with a full spread adhesive.
When gluing carpet thoroughly clean the sub floor apply the adhesive around the edges of the room in sections and roll the area smooth immediately before the glue begins to harden.
Place a straightedge along the edge of the cut carpet and use the knife to cut through the bottom piece of carpet slicing through only a single row of threads as before.
Installing a glue down carpet.
Lay the newly cut edge of carpet back down over the uncut piece.