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Installing Berber Carpet
Installing Berber carpet isn't as easy and straight forward as installing other types of carpeting, but if you do your homework first, and are careful, you can handle your Berber carpet installation yourself. Your biggest question should be, "can you install Berber carpet on stairs and have it look good and wear well"? If you don't feel equipped to do a good job of installing your new Berber carpeting, hire a professional so your carpet lasts for years, and looks good during that time.
Have you decided to put Berber carpet in your home? Installing Berber carpet is one of the most important steps as it is important that the carpet is installed correctly to help it last longer. Incorrectly installed carpeting wears out quicker, which will cost you more money in the long run. That is why you want to make sure that you have a professional installer install your carpeting. You will get your money back many times over in the use of your carpeting.
Many people think that it is no big deal to install carpeting, but once you get into it you realize that it takes quite a bit of work to install your carpeting correctly, especially on stairs and other hard to fit areas. You can install Berber carpet on stairs, but it takes quite a few cuts and some finessing to get it to lay right and look beautiful; that is another reason to turn to a professional carpet installer .
If you have your heart set on do-it-yourself Berber carpet installation, make sure that you research the subject carefully and that you rent (renting is usually cheaper) or purchase the correct tools. The right set of tools will go a long way to helping you lay your Berber carpet, but if you do not know the proper way to use them you will still be at a disadvantage. Check your local home improvement store or flooring store to see if they offer classes on how to lay carpet. Many times these classes are free or low cost, which can be a great benefit and can save you money over professional installation.
Another way that you can undergo your Berber carpet installation yourself is to purchase Berber carpet tiles. These tiles have the padding already on them and all you need to do is to line them up and lay them down. They can be laid on any clean and dry surface and if one gets stained, you just replace it with an extra tile. This is great for most rooms, but if you plan to carpet your steps then you will have to go with regular roll carpeting. Berber carpet tiles are a great option for those do-it-yourselfers.
Installing Berber carpet can make your home feel instantly warmer and more welcoming. If your carpet is installed correctly, you will enjoy years and years of enjoyment. That is why you need to make sure that the professional that you choose has experience in laying Berber carpeting. A great place for you to find a good carpet installation professional is from friends and family. Ask your flooring store who they recommend. Once you have a few names of installers then call them and ask for references.
Berber carpet is an investment and you will want to be sure that you will get the maximum value from your investment. With just a little work and research, you will be on your way to having beautiful Berber carpet installed in your home.
Comments
How do I connect the carpet at the seams?
lew at December 21, 2007 06:29 PM
A six-inch seam iron to minimize seam peaking, a glue-gun to eliminate raveling, and a seam roller will do the trick. When the seam tape adhesive is melted move the seam iron forward about 1/2 the length of the iron. Then apply a bead of hot glue on one side at the base of the yarn at the backing. Once that's done you can press the two sections of carpet onto the melted seam tape adhesive.
Be sure the aperture of the glue gun is small so you can control exactly where and how much glue is applied. Be careful to not put too much glue on the fibers and backing so you don't get a hard seam that looks bad and feels rough to bare feet.
With your thumbs on either side of the seam, about 1/4" from the edges, work the loops together by pressing your thumbs toward each other. Work the length of the seam in both directions before using the seam roller.
The Flooring Lady at December 22, 2007 11:19 AM
i dropped a hot pan on my burber capret and it melted it, im pretty sure its from a roll not a panel but im not sure how to tell the difference, i cant seem to see anywhere that the 2 different rolls were joined either but due to the large ares and awkwardness of it, im pretty sure it was. i was just wondering if im going o have to replace the entire carpet or is there a way to replace a strip where the burn is and stll make it look normal
krystal at March 6, 2008 09:58 PM
A good carpet installer should be able to cut out the melted area and patch in a replacement. If you have scraps left from the installation you'll have a better patch job too.
The Flooring Lady at March 7, 2008 10:06 AM
