Now use a utility knife or carpet cutters to cut where you added the markings.
Cutting carpet tiles to shape.
Lay all tiles which need no cutting before starting on those which need to be cut 5.
Press down as you cut across the carpet.
You might blunt or break your knife or even mark up the underlying flooring.
Step 4 cut where marked.
Lay double sided tape or carpet tile adhesive and allow to fully dry 4.
Ensure that each carpet tile butts up to its neighbour as tightly as possible.
Don t jam the blade into the carpet too deeply.
Then press down just enough to pierce the carpet s tough backing.
Keep in mind that the tool you use to cut the carpet should be very sharp earning the need to wear safety gloves if desired out of caution.
Start laying the carpet tiles at the centre as indicated in the diagram and work outwards.
If you want to create a curved carpet edge where the carpet meets tile hardwood or vinyl flooring you can cut the edge of the carpet into the desired shape.