Cutting Carpet Tiles To Fit

Start by setting a square against the face of the archway wall overlapping and aligned with the previously installed square photo 6.

Cutting carpet tiles to fit.

Lay all tiles which need no cutting before starting on those which need to be cut 5. By doing this you are cutting square tiles into the carpet. But for my situation i wanted an entryway rug and the standard 19. Take the utility knife and gently run a straight line onto the back of the carpet.

Before you start cutting make sure you have a. Many of you might not ever need to cut your tiles. Start with a sharp knife. Ensure that each carpet tile butts up to its neighbour as tightly as possible.

You can align them straight or in a parquet pattern. Measure the gap between the carpet tile and the wall. Making clean cuts 1. Grip the knife in your dominant hand so that the angled edge of the.

You can lay the arrows different ways to. The subfloor must be firm clean and dry. This will be the most important and possibly the only tool you ll need to cut carpet. Mark the wall location on the edges of the carpet.

Measure the space between the wall and the last carpet tile you laid. Place the tip of the knife against the carpet. Start laying the carpet tiles at the centre as indicated in the diagram and work outwards. Five simple steps for a professional finish.

Use a carpet cutter and a straight edge to cut the carpet tile to fit. Then use the piece of paper as a stencil and guide for cutting the carpet tile. Use a tape measure to measure the distance between the wall and. You can either sweep the floor or use a vacuum cleaner to lift any loose dirt or dust.

Drag the blade along in a straight line. Make sure that the line is even and repeat the proces down and across. You are now ready to cut the carpet tiles after laying the carpet onto a flat surface. Cutting tiles to fill the gaps 1.

Cutting carpet to fit around outside corners archway walls and doorjambs is the most challenging part of the job. First i positioned the 8 tiles down in the pattern i wanted. On the back of each tile there are pile direction arrows. Use a straightedge to draw a straight line down the back of the.

Cut the tile with a. Flip a carpet tile over and mark the measurement.