Lay flat and pop contours back into place.
Carpet kicking instructions.
Rent a power stretcher and knee kicker for less than 40 for four hours at an equipment rental store.
Away from the wall and kick against it with the area above your kneecap photo 9.
Set the teeth of the knee kicker into the carpet about 6 in.
Instructions may vary for multi piece sets.
Look for transition molding that can be nailed in place over the carpet in the doorway.
A carpet knee kicker has cushioning on it.
Remove new product from box.
How to use a carpet knee kicker.
If you re laying your own carpet make the job easier by having all the right tools.
Always treat the affected area immediately.
Also use the knee kicker to stretch confined areas where the power carpet stretcher won t fit photo 9d.
Secure the carpet at doorways.
A carpet knee kicker is used to lay down carpet in both large and small areas.
Then buy a carpet knife not a utility knife at any home center.
Unroll the carpet remnant and place it face down on a flat surface.
Use a black marker and straightedge to mark the carpet backing where you want to cut it.
Compare new and old carpet.
Immediately after kicking embed the carpet in the tack strip with your hand to hold it in place.
Installing carpet or making repairs to your carpet can be a daunting task not only due to the work involved but because of the tools needed to do.
Prepare the room and stretcher.
Make sure to protect the surface beneath the remnant.
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One device that is helpful when installing a carpet is a knee kicker.
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Otherwise you will just waste your energy.
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Check material for accuracy.
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Read full instructions before beginning.
A carpet knee kicker will have teeth on the end of it.
When you position the kicker push the teeth down into the carpet about an inch away from the wall.
You don t have to hire a carpet layer fix it yourself with rental tools and our instructions.
You will need to almost slam your knee into the cushion to achieve the desired result.
Use the straightedge to guide your carpet knife as you cut the carpet to ensure a clean straight cut.
New product may have excess material on outer edges.
