Cutting Carpet Tiles To Fit

Measure the gap between the carpet tile and the wall.

Cutting carpet tiles to fit.

Start with a sharp knife. On the back of each tile there are pile direction arrows. Use a tape measure to measure the distance between the wall and. Use a straightedge to draw a straight line down the back of the.

Making clean cuts 1. Cutting carpet to fit around outside corners archway walls and doorjambs is the most challenging part of the job. Before you start cutting make sure you have a. You can either sweep the floor or use a vacuum cleaner to lift any loose dirt or dust.

Use a carpet cutter and a straight edge to cut the carpet tile to fit. Take the utility knife and gently run a straight line onto the back of the carpet. The subfloor must be firm clean and dry. Measure the space between the wall and the last carpet tile you laid.

Place the tip of the knife against the carpet. Then use the piece of paper as a stencil and guide for cutting the carpet tile. You can align them straight or in a parquet pattern. Start laying the carpet tiles at the centre as indicated in the diagram and work outwards.

Flip a carpet tile over and mark the measurement. First i positioned the 8 tiles down in the pattern i wanted. You are now ready to cut the carpet tiles after laying the carpet onto a flat surface. Start by setting a square against the face of the archway wall overlapping and aligned with the previously installed square photo 6.

But for my situation i wanted an entryway rug and the standard 19. Drag the blade along in a straight line. Five simple steps for a professional finish. Make sure that the line is even and repeat the proces down and across.

However do not cause peaks by joining the carpet tiles too tightly 6. If you need to cut around odd spaces such as door jambs first trace the area onto a piece of paper. Cut the tile with a. The tiles will.

Lay all tiles which need no cutting before starting on those which need to be cut 5. Mark the wall location on the edges of the carpet. You can lay the arrows different ways to. Many of you might not ever need to cut your tiles.

Grip the knife in your dominant hand so that the angled edge of the. By doing this you are cutting square tiles into the carpet.