Diy Carpet Power Stretcher

Set the tooth depth on the power stretcher based on the carpet pile depth photo 2.

Diy carpet power stretcher. So move any furniture that ll be in the path of the stretch. The most important tool to rent is a power carpet stretcher photo 8. When the power stretcher s base pushes as its head stretches the wood. Use the power stretcher to pull the carpet into place.

If you are installing wall to wall carpeting part of the installation process involves stretching the carpet. If you have tight areas where the power carpet stretcher won t fit spaces less than 3 ft. Place the base of the stretcher against the wall the carpet is anchored to. This is because carpeting is not just laid onto the floor.

From adjoining walls you ll also need to rent a knee kicker if a carpet cutter is available rent it too photo. On one side of the wall the carpet is hooked. Press down on the lever of the power stretcher to smooth out the carpet wrinkles. It does the lion s share of the carpet stretching.

How to make a knee carpet stretcher from wood. Loosen the carpet in the corner photo 1. Lengthen the adjustment rod of the power stretcher until its head is about 6 inches 15 2 cm from the carpet s un anchored edge. This enables the carpet to lie flat without lumps bumps and loose areas.

How to use a power carpet stretcher. Build your own carpet stretcher for 1 00. Brace the power stretcher s base against a short length of 2 4 in front of the wall where the carpet remains attached. Next set up the power stretcher at an angle across the room.

You ll be stretching from the center of the carpet and pulling it at an angle into a corner. It s actually stretched and hooked onto tack strips along the edges so the carpet backing is taut.