When you are working, you need to find the balance between comfort and practicality as well as finding work clothes that look the part. It can be difficult to get all three of these things in one, especially when it comes to work trousers. As a carpet fitter, you will spend a lot of time … Read more
Ensuring that you have the right tools for installing your new carpet is a must. While many people opt to hire a professional, it is possible to make a DIY project out of carpet installation. But what a lot of people don’t realise, is the importance of having all of the correct equipment. You may … Read more
When it comes to joining your carpet seamlessly, you will need to make sure that you have the right equipment. Most carpet fitters will use what is known as a carpet iron to seam two pieces and ensure that the tape adheres leaving something that looks like one single piece of carpet. But if you’re … Read more
There aren’t many things that can make a room look unkempt and unwelcoming more than an ugly carpet. When your carpet was first installed, it was fluffy, thick and cosy underfoot. But as time has gone by, it’s likely lost a lot of its bounce and become flat and sad-looking. But that doesn’t mean you … Read more
If you have just had a brand new carpet installed, we would bet our bottom dollar that you can’t wait to start using the room. But one thing that a lot of people worry about is damaging their new flooring before they’ve even had a chance to show it off. Putting new furniture on freshly … Read more
Getting your home to a desirable state through renovations requires a lot of hard work. Whether this is done by as a DIY project or by professionals, there’s a lot to consider. One thing most people do is lay new flooring. However, they will often find that the doors get in the way of the … Read more
One of the most common gripes for homeowners that have just had a new carpet fitted is that there isn’t a lot of clearance between it and the doors. This makes opening and closing the doors difficult. There are even plenty of stories where doors are completely jammed because of the thick new carpet. This … Read more
You might think that fitting a carpet looks like a simple enough job. But when you learn that carpet fitters have to undergo special training and education and use special tools, it soon dawns on you that this is a highly skilled job. Using the right tools makes carpet fitting much easier and ensures a … Read more
Installing a carpet isn’t as simple as just laying it down on the floor and hoping for the best. The best carpet fitters out there have to take training courses and achieve flooring qualifications so it goes without saying that this is a specialist job. The tools that you use when laying a carpet are … Read more
A knee kicker is one of the most important tools for any carpet fitter. They are designed to make repairing and laying carpet much easier but there are several different options. If you are a new carpet fitter looking for the best knee kicker or a seasoned pro looking to upgrade, it’s important to weigh … Read more