Replace Your Own Carpet

How to repair a floor re install the carpet.

Replace your own carpet. Before you can replace your old carpet it s crucial to get accurate professional measurements of the rooms you are upgrading. The reality of the situation is while you can install your own carpet it is a difficult job for a novice. When it comes to installing carpet in your home some people may think opting for a do it yourself installation is a great way to save money. Keep about 3 inches lapping up the wall.

Regular cleaning helps to extend the life of your carpet but torn and damaged carpets may need to be replaced. When that dries spread baking soda on the floor to absorb any odors. Replacing the carpet will not help the smell. You can first try a mom solution with bleach in it.

The tacks on the strips are sharp and could poke through the carpet and hurt your feet. The home depot can do that for you. Some of the signs can be obvious but there are others that may be more subtle. The measurement fee is 50 max based on location.

Nail the strips 1 2 from the wall image 2. We will send a home depot associate to measure your home and ensure the right amount of carpet materials are selected and ordered. Don t install tackless strips across thresholds or doorways. Although proper maintenance can dramatically extend the life of your carpet every carpet that sees regular use will need to be replaced sooner or later.

Make relief cuts at corners so the carpet lies flat. The same is true of extensive. Cut the tackless strips to size with a strip cutter or heavy snips image 1. Cut from the top using a carpet knife.

In most cases it is easier to pay a professional to install the carpet for you because you will. When moisture damages the subfloor under a carpet it leaves a sponginess and instability that is hard to ignore.