How do they match: Carpet Installers

  • Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.

  • Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges with a wall trimmer.
  • Cut and bind material.
  • Cut carpet padding to size and install padding, following prescribed method.
  • Measure, cut and install tackless strips along the baseboard or wall.
  • Roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife, following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting.
  • Take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed.

  • Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
  • Estimate materials requirements for projects.
  • Mark reference points on construction materials.
  • Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
  • Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
  • Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.