DIY'ers...You Can Lay Carpet!!!

chef chris · 07-14-2005, 11:37 PM

Just did two rooms for a friend...was my first time. Rented the equipment from Homer Depot and let er rip!

As long as you have no seams to 'mend' in the center of the room...you are golden. Probably one of the easiest ways to save money when doing a worth-while upgrade to your home.

All it took was a little sweat & muscle and we got it done in about 1.5 hours. Used a knee-kicker thingy and a 3 lb mallet/knees to straighten out the folds and excess.

I'd suggest taking a look at doing this yourself if you're a homeowner and want to upgrade the carpets. You can get carpet & pad very cheaply...it's the labor per square yard for the installation that adds up QUICK. If you can lay tile, you can lay carpet...if you have built your own deck, carpet will be no sweat...and if you have upgraded a major component of your vehicle, this is 10x times easier.

PsychoInDenial · 07-14-2005, 11:47 PM

how much did the carpet itself cost for the 2 rooms?

Xenogen · 07-14-2005, 11:49 PM

I carpeted my laundromat's office...came out

I actually thought I would see seams...but nope.

chef chris · 07-15-2005, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsychoInDenial

how much did the carpet itself cost for the 2 rooms?

Rooms were 11x12 each...carpet was like $6 a yard(wholesale) and pad was really thick at $2 a yard...so I believe under $300 with carpet, pad & tool rental.

To have this done professionally, add $2 a yard to remove old carpet if needed, another $6-8 a yard to install. Basically, you are paying less than half when you do it yourself.

About $8 a yard will get you very, very nice carpet...Berber, Mohawk, etc.

SDCGTSX · 07-15-2005, 12:19 AM

I also like to do my own plumbing, dentistry, sometimes back surgery, and be my own lawyer. I saved $50,000 last year. j/k

Congrats on a job well done. Yeah, I have to pay a lot for carpet in the places that we sell. We get a good deal at $13 / yard installed but it's pretty cheap fleck carpet but it'll cost the average joe probably $19 / yard.

JJ4Short · 07-15-2005, 12:22 AM

I know how to lay pipe
:rimshot:
:crickets:

Titand19 · 07-15-2005, 12:41 AM

DIY the only way to go.

dallison · 07-15-2005, 7:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesusJuice

:rimshot:
:crickets:

whatever you do at work is your business

goose25 · 07-15-2005, 8:16 AM

^^^

I never knew that laying carpet could be so easy. We'll probably be upgrading the carpet in the living room in a year or two and I'll give it a shot.

JJ4Short · 07-15-2005, 8:24 AM

meh carpet suxors
Tile is cooler plus you can spill stuff on it and leave it

03SSMTL-S · 07-15-2005, 8:53 AM

ive helped a buddy of mine put down carpet a couple of times it's not to bad, i found the hardest part being getting the big ass role of carpet in to the room your doing (12'-15' roles don't like 90 or 180 degree turns at all), after that its pretty easy.

chef chris · 07-15-2005, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03SSMTL-S

ive helped a buddy of mine put down carpet a couple of times it's not to bad, i found the hardest part being getting the big ass role of carpet in to the room your doing (12'-15' roles don't like 90 or 180 degree turns at all), after that its pretty easy.

Damn carpet is heavy as hell...after that, the only real tough part is the kicking/stretching.

**Scrib** · 07-21-2005, 10:44 AM

Moving to new Home & Garden forum...

chef chris · 07-22-2005, 11:40 PM

Just did the final trim today(this morning) and it looks great.

I'll see if I can take pics of the finished work.

VTEC11 · 07-22-2005, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chef chris

Just did two rooms for a friend...was my first time. Rented the equipment from Homer Depot and let er rip!

As long as you have no seams to 'mend' in the center of the room...you are golden. Probably one of the easiest ways to save money when doing a worth-while upgrade to your home.

All it took was a little sweat & muscle and we got it done in about 1.5 hours. Used a knee-kicker thingy and a 3 lb mallet/knees to straighten out the folds and excess.

I'd suggest taking a look at doing this yourself if you're a homeowner and want to upgrade the carpets. You can get carpet & pad very cheaply...it's the labor per square yard for the installation that adds up QUICK. If you can lay tile, you can lay carpet...if you have built your own deck, carpet will be no sweat...and if you have upgraded a major component of your vehicle, this is 10x times easier.

Did you need any other tools besides the "knee kicker thingy" ?

chef chris · 07-23-2005, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTEC11

Did you need any other tools besides the "knee kicker thingy" ?

Sharp knife...I just used a regular blade & refilled the thing every couple of minutes. Had a small brad-nailer...you may want to rent one, I'm fortunate enough to own one.

Other than that, just regular hand tools...hammer, etc.

07-14-2005, 11:37 PM	#1
chef chris Homeless Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern DEL-A-Where? Age: 35 Posts: 9,587	DIY'ers...You Can Lay Carpet!!! Just did two rooms for a friend...was my first time. Rented the equipment from Homer Depot and let er rip! As long as you have no seams to 'mend' in the center of the room...you are golden. Probably one of the easiest ways to save money when doing a worth-while upgrade to your home. All it took was a little sweat & muscle and we got it done in about 1.5 hours. Used a knee-kicker thingy and a 3 lb mallet/knees to straighten out the folds and excess. I'd suggest taking a look at doing this yourself if you're a homeowner and want to upgrade the carpets. You can get carpet & pad very cheaply...it's the labor per square yard for the installation that adds up QUICK. If you can lay tile, you can lay carpet...if you have built your own deck, carpet will be no sweat...and if you have upgraded a major component of your vehicle, this is 10x times easier.

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07-14-2005, 11:47 PM	#2
PsychoInDenial No longer in denial Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 28 Posts: 1,512	how much did the carpet itself cost for the 2 rooms?

07-14-2005, 11:49 PM	#3
Xenogen Resident Banned-boy Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC and Tysons Age: 28 Posts: 4,599	I carpeted my laundromat's office...came out I actually thought I would see seams...but nope.

07-15-2005, 12:19 AM	#5
SDCGTSX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 31 Posts: 1,208	I also like to do my own plumbing, dentistry, sometimes back surgery, and be my own lawyer. I saved $50,000 last year. j/k Congrats on a job well done. Yeah, I have to pay a lot for carpet in the places that we sell. We get a good deal at $13 / yard installed but it's pretty cheap fleck carpet but it'll cost the average joe probably $19 / yard.

07-15-2005, 12:22 AM	#6
JJ4Short LOLZ McCain Sux Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tampa Age: 25 Posts: 13,708	I know how to lay pipe :rimshot: :crickets:

07-15-2005, 12:41 AM	#7
Titand19 East Coast Boost.! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NYC & LI Posts: 4,847	DIY the only way to go.

07-15-2005, 8:16 AM	#9
goose25 Checking Out & IN Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 5,920	^^^ I never knew that laying carpet could be so easy. We'll probably be upgrading the carpet in the living room in a year or two and I'll give it a shot.

07-15-2005, 8:24 AM	#10
JJ4Short LOLZ McCain Sux Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tampa Age: 25 Posts: 13,708	meh carpet suxors Tile is cooler plus you can spill stuff on it and leave it

07-15-2005, 8:53 AM	#11
03SSMTL-S Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: parts unknown Age: 30 Posts: 4,277	ive helped a buddy of mine put down carpet a couple of times it's not to bad, i found the hardest part being getting the big ass role of carpet in to the room your doing (12'-15' roles don't like 90 or 180 degree turns at all), after that its pretty easy.

07-21-2005, 10:44 AM	#13
Scrib Administrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Northwest IN Age: 31 Posts: 23,555	Moving to new Home & Garden forum...

07-22-2005, 11:40 PM	#14
chef chris Homeless Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern DEL-A-Where? Age: 35 Posts: 9,587	Just did the final trim today(this morning) and it looks great. I'll see if I can take pics of the finished work.