How to Install Carpet in a small room // Step by step for beginners
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
- Carpet can be super intimidating, but in a smaller room it's actually pretty do-able. This isn't meant for a large room install, just a small room. I'll go over the steps, tools, and considerations to make for a complete install so you'll be off installing on your own in no time! So follow along.
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Great tutorial. Female DIY’er here laying carpet in a small room today. Feeling more confident that I can do it. Thank you!
Thanks! That's awesome, glad i could help. Good luck on yours!
How did it go? I want to lay some in my kids room
How did it go ?
How did your carpet come out? I want to do my kids’ room before our upcoming vacation.
I lay carpet myself 😏
thanks for this, I've been up all night watching carpet installation videos and yours is by far the most clear and detailed one I've seen. I usually only do drywall, tile and vinyl but now I'm confident I can do some small carpeting. again, thank you so much for making this
Thanks, I appreciate it! I'm happy I could help. Good luck on yours! Thanks for watching, let me know how it goes
How did it go?
In your shoes now boss man how did it go ? You add it to your list of services for good?
@@devinsteed303 it went well! was definitely a tough job and I dont think I'll ever do super big carpet jobs but the small ones are fine. I'd say definitely spend the extra money to get a good knee kicker, the cheap ones are garbage
Are you able to use your foot instead of your knee? I've had both knees replaced.
Dog walks in the room. I hit the like button immediately.
Great video! Just the help i was looking for. Will be using this tutorial next weekend to install carpet in my den. Thanks!
Awesome! Glad to hear it. Good luck!
Thank you so much for this!!! I had my small hallway that needed carpeting and it was easy thanks to this guide!
Really? Thats awesome! So glad I could help, and glad you gave it a go!
This is the most accessible and easy to understand carpet installation video. THANK YOU!
Anytime! Happy to help, and good luck on yours
Excellent tutorial! Best I've seen yet. I love when the videos are detailed yet simple and not rushed through for those whom are completely unfamiliar with said DIY project. THANK YOU!!
Thanks very much! I'm glad you found it useful. It's a balancing act for the video. Give enough info while not taking too long. If people skip ahead, it hurts its performance, and the algorithm doesn't promote it. I try to always make things as beginner friendly as I can and answer questions I think people would ask.
Awesome video! I wasn't sure if I could tackle this on my own but after watching this I'm confident it can be done.
Thanks! That's awesome! I'm glad you're confident, give it a go. That was the point of the video. Good luck on yours! Let me know how it goes
Did you get your carpet done?
I have a rectangle room with an uneven rockwall (basement). I tried saving the cutting for after I stretched the carpet with the kicker. Finished on the second wall and turn around to find the first wall pulled up and over like two inches. My knees are killing me already haha. Great video very clear instructions.
Oh no lol yeah you gotta keep an eye on everything. Glad you gave it a go, I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching
Nice work, Jesse! The install looks impressive. Cheers!
Thanks! I appreciate it. I'm loving the way the room looks now
Great job! Your explanation was so clear and easy to follow. I appreciate you demonstrating all the steps. I feel like I can do this now! 💪Thank you! - Marisa
Thanks! Happy to help. Don't underestimate it, it's still a bunch of work and you have to be careful, just take your time. Good luck!
Great video! Very clear, with a lot of great tips and no fluff. Thanks!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!
Ahhh thank youuu for this crazy ahhhmazing DIY step-by-step video!! Yours is the best one I’ve found. Now, I feel 💯 confident in installing my carpets
Awesome, I'm glad I could help! Good luck on yours
This was incredibly helpful and easy to follow. Thank you so much!
No prob!
The best instructional video of carpet installation. Thank you.
Anytime, happy to help!
Detailed and clear video, hard to get one that just gets on with it and love your dog, ours does the same near any DIY situation! Thanks from the UK!
Thanks, glad I could help! Yeah he has to supervise everything lol
This video was so easy to follow. Thank you!! Saved us a few bucks by not paying someone to install for us.
Happy to help!
been debating between vinyl and carpet for my studio. think you helped convince me to go with carpet lol. great video.
Happy I could help! Lol good luck with yours
Just got my rental deposit back because of this video lol thank you !
Awesome! Lol
This was by far leaps and bounds better than anything ive seen!!!! Youve got "d.i.y ers" shoeing you how to do something, with no narration and CLEARLY they are professionals, thats NOT what i need. You are amazing sir, kudos.
That's awesome! Thanks so much, I'm just glad I could help. Good luck on your project. I'd love to see it when you're done!
Thanks so much what you showed was absolutely perfect I've got one room to..
Awesome! Glad I could help. Good luck on yours, let me know how it goes
Thank you for leading the way to do it ourselves!!!! Looks great!!!
No prob, thanks!
Omg thank you!! Your a lifesaver literally, my dog chewed up a carpet in one of the rooms in my house I'm renting so I have to redo the carpet and was panicking on how to do it but this looks pretty simple
Ooof, that's not good. Glad I could help out!
Excellent and easy to follow. Great tip about how to cut properly with the knife horizontally rather than vertically
Thanks, glad I could help!
This was soooo easy looking. By far your video is most interesting and understanding.
I mean, it's a lot of work but the process is straightforward. I'm glad I could help, thanks for watching!
Great video! Appreciate you taking the time to make and explain this process!
Thanks! Glad you liked it
Great video!!! I’m doing a small 6 by 12 bathroom, so this video along other ones on how to cut along a toilet gave me great instructions 🎉
Thanks! Personally I'd avoid it in a bathroom tho
@@JessedoesDIY😂
6x12? I didn’t know they carpeted jail cells these days, that’s nice.
Your instructions and tips were very clear. Thank you for making this video.
Anytime! Glad I could help!
Thank you so much for this demonstration! Me and my husband was going to hire a carpet installer, but honestly we don't feel the need anymore. We tend to enjoy doing these kind of projects ourselves. We appreciate you taking the time to explain each step thoroughly. Blessings!😁
Thanks, happy to help! You can absolutely do it, just take your time and you'll get it done! Good luck on yours, keep me posted!
Best carpet installation video on TH-cam.
Thanks, I appreciate it! I'm glad I could help, thanks for watching
Wow 😯 thank You. Gotta install carpet in a small room. Thanks for Your video.
Thanks for watching, I'm happy to help! Good luck on yours! Send me some pics when you're done, I'd love to see it!
I was able to instal my carpet thanks to your very helpful video. Thank you !
That's awesome! Glad I could help
2:20 the moment we were all waiting foooor lol! My dog would do the same thing lol! Great video now I have an idea on how to rip out my carpet and what tools I need !
Thanks! Lol he loves to make appearances. I'm happy I could help! Good luck on yours
Thank you SO much for making this video! 👏🏽👍🏽
Anytime, happy to help!
Pretty good video dude, as an installer I think you made it very clear for people wanting to do diy work. The tool you were thinking of with the poles is typically called a power stretcher, normally it's recommended to use one on all installations because the knee kicker is only for setup these days. I noticed you were using it as a computer room to I'd recommend getting one of those plastic or rubber office mats if you have a chair with wheels because they destroy carpet pretty quick.
Thanks man, appreciate it! I tried to make it as clear as I could that this method is for small rooms only. Yeah the power stretcher, I remembered it after lol oh well. I know the kicker isn't the normal go to method, but it can get the job done in a small space for people to tackle. I am now using a plastic mat yeah, I didn't want to wreck the new carpet. I had one on order but it wasn't in the video, and I didn't care about that gross old carpet lol. Thanks for watching and reaching out! Happy new year
@@JessedoesDIY no worries man even though I've been installing for 14 years I still enjoy seeing people give things a go, happy new year from New Zealand.
Thank you so much for this comment. You saved me a world of work
What cool video. Well done mate. I now feel like I could do this in a small room. Thanks so much
Anytime, happy to help!
Hi Jesse, This video was very informative and entertaining. Thank you very much!
Hey, thanks! Glad you liked it
This video was very informative and helpful. Thank you!
Anytime, happy to help!
Great job! Very instructive. You make it look easy but I don't think it's that easy at all. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks, glad I could help! Just have to take your time
Thank you for this. You made me confident I. Getting done myself.
Anytime, glad to hear it!
Nice job. I'll be try this soon. Great DIY
Thanks! Glad I could help. Good luck on yours, let me know how it goes!
So i have a little bigger room but i think you gave me the confidence to give it a try and not pay $300 for labor installation. Will update you. Thank you for your detailed and clear instructions.
I'm glad I could help! Good luck on the process
Very well explained!! I appreciate your video.
Thanks, happy to help! Thanks for watching
looks so nice at the end wow!
Thanks!
Thank you very much for your tutorial. It is really appreciated. Teaching others what you know. Cudos👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Anytime, I'm glad I could help!
Great tutorial. I'm a carpet installer with 20+ yrs experience, and your video popped up on my feed.
I can sit here and criticize all day, but I think you made a great video for DIY(s). The two big things I would recommend is using a knife specifically made for carpet, that is double edged (although one must be extremely careful in handling it). The other is when cutting the old carpet into smaller pieces, fold the carpet over so the backing is exposed. Carpet cuts much easier through the backing vs the top.
Thanks. Yeah, I never meant it to be a pro install job, just to help people do a small room is all. Thanks for the tips
@@JessedoesDIY Yeah, I know. I could go on and on, but your video is a satisfactory quick lesson for those looking to save money & a temporary solution.
This was terribly helpful!! Thanks man
Anytime! Glad I could help!
lol that dog is great. thanks for the video doing my daughters room soon.
Thanks, he is my helper lol. That's awesome! Good luck, keep me posted!
Awesome video. Thanks so much for the tips. Also your dog is adorable :).
Thanks, glad I could help! Yeah, he likes to make his presence known lol
you made is so easy i have a bad lower back so i will have to get a friend to help i do a lot of improvements never done carpet lol Thanks
Thanks! It's totally do-able if you take your time! Good luck and have fun with it, but yeah, be careful
Great video, great editing, good job!
Thanks, appreciate it! Glad I could help
Great job! Love the color… have to get this light beige carpet out of my home😩
Thanks! It does make a huge difference. I still have 1 more room to do myself. Good luck on yours and thanks for watching!
Excellent workman I appreciate the tutorial on is the tutorial I'm doing a job tomorrow lol
Thanks, I'm happy I could help. Thanks for watching and good luck on yours! Keep me posted, I'd love to see it when its done
Very helpful, looks great!!
Thanks, happy to help!
Excellent tutorial, thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you I did learn alot and I appreciate your help.
Anytime, happy to help!
Great job 👏 love your helper .. thanks
Thanks! Lol he's my supervisor most of the time. I should get him a white hat. Thanks for watching!
Awesome video. Thankyou!
Anytime, happy to help!
Really good video. Thanks!
Anytime, happy to help!
Awesome video thanks 🤙💯
Thanks very much!
Love the totally unscripted yet highly understandable approach you got. 😂
Brilliant.
Well done.
Thanks! Everything is unscripted, I explain as I go but try to make it doable so I'm glad it comes off like that!
@@JessedoesDIY Yeah. It's brilliant. Easy to understand and refreshing manner of presentation.
Sweet tutorial bro. I'll be laying new carpet myself in my new rental. Hoping it's as smooth as you make it look haha
Thanks man. It can be, but be prepared to make it fit and take your time. One wrong cut or not enough tension isn't worth rushing. Good luck on yours!
I love how your beautiful dog came to supervise you😂😂❤
Always! Lol I need to get him a white hat
Great video! Thank you!
Anytime, happy to help!
Great work
Thanks
Awesome! I'm doing it!
Good luck on yours!
I was going to vinyl floor my rooms, but this was ana amazing tutorial!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Thank you so much Awesome vid😊
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Awesome tutorial! Thx
Thanks! I appreciate it, glad I could help
Good job. Im about to change my office carpet. It is pretty much same dimensions as yours. Ty. P.s. Your Husky is beautiful
Thanks! That's awesome, good luck on yours! Yeah he is, we love him
Great video!
Thanks! Glad you like it
I love the color
Thanks
GREAT VIDEO
Thanks!
Great video! thank you for the confidence boost. I also plan to redo the baseboards & carpet together and was searching for a video like yours (without tucking it under the base boards). how did it go installing baseboards afterwards? any tips or suggestions??
Anytime, happy to help! Base is super easy to do after the carpet is done. I have a video that came out after the carpet video, all about baseboards of you want to check it out!
Watching this made me feel way more confident so thank you! Using this to install carpet in a 10x11 ft room I will update when i finish!
That's awesome! Good luck on yours!
Just realized at the end ours is the exact same carpet n trim n wall color 😆 🎉
Nice!
Excellent video
Thanks!
Thanks for the vid!
Anytime! Happy to help!
Wish you were at my place right now. Thank you.
lol Unfortunately I can only be in so many places at once. You got this! Thanks for watching
love it!!!!!!
Excellent! 👏👏👏
Thanks!
What if you have concrete slab? How do you get the padding down properly?
if your right handed install tackstrip from right to left that way you can adjust strip with your left hand
What if you install it and realize there’s slack somewhere after the carpet relaxes? And also how do you fix slack from previous carpet installs?
You are the best 👍
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing this project 🙏 You have inspired me. 😊 Does your Husky like the new carpet?
Thanks, glad I could help! Cool, give it a go, that was the plan! He does lol very much so. He crashes beside me while I'm working quite often
This really gave me hope to put new carpet in my walk-in closet 😂
Awesome! It is a lot of work, but doable
Very nice work and very cool channel name 😄.
Thanks!
Excellent!
Thanks!
Thank you!!!
Anytime!
Good job
Thanks
Great tutorial thank you! I’d need to do this and my flat is basement - am I weird for being completely horrified to start removing the carpet since I have the feeling there is gonna be SO MANY spiders or things like that 😭
Does anyone have any experience or advice (apart from “man up and remove that carpet”?)😅😂
Thank you!
Looks like you have some good help
Almost always!
This is such a great video! Can I use a staple gun instead of the stapler you used for the underlay?
Thanks! For sure you can. Your hand might be a little sore after and it'll take longer. The hammer tracker is pretty cheap, I think I snagger this one for $18 CAD
Great in detail video man! Had a question, I’m needing to replace the baseboards anyways, should I lay the carpet then install the baseboards and tuck it? Or have it up to the wall and install the baseboards so no tucking needed? Which would be better?
Thanks, I appreciate it. If I can, I always want to do baseboard last, after any type of flooring was installed. But that's me, I know others who would do it first, then carpet. Hope that kinda helps lol I know it's a non answer, but that's what I would do.
Great video man! How much did this run you in the end and also, you have a video about doing the skirtings too?
Thanks man! It ran me about $450 from a local place for underlay and carpet. If you mean the baseboard, I do actually. I have a new one that should be in the house renos Playlist, but also not too far back from the top of all my videos if you go down the list
I've never actually seen what decent flooring looks like. My whole life I've been used to the ol' sawdust-and-glue flooring. (Which falls apart as soon as it even slightly gets wet 😬) It's kind of weird to see a floor without it.
But anyway, thanks dude. I've been wanting to get a bunny bit my carpet is NOT suitable for a bunny at all so I've been trying to learn how to replace it without buying all those tools the home depot and lowe's videos have been telling me to buy.
Very helpful ty!
Hey anytime, every bodies needs are different. I hope you and your bunny enjoy!
Hi i was wondering were did you get the carpet I’ve been looking for carpet that dark shade of grey thx😁😁
Hey, sorry I got it from a locally owned place. Not sure if it helps but it's called Cape Cod for the stuff I bought
I have a recessed den with a 16 X 12 rectangle area with carpet. Could I use just the knee or kicker or would I need the power stretcher?
I'd lean to the power stretcher. That's getting to be pretty long and you wouldn't want any waves over time
Thanks for this video, if you were not putting the base board (skirting) down, would you recommend painting first and then lay the carpet down?
No prob. I'd always paint first then do flooring. Then you should only need to do touch ups if the carpet scratched anything