Getting new carpet can be an exciting, daunting, and an expensive prospect. One way to defray expenses is to install it yourself. When you are first thinking of getting new carpet you should measure your room. Once you know how much carpet you need you should shop around. You should make a trip to several carpet stores around your area. The large home improvement stores also carry flooring products so you should also check these for good deals and sale prices. Most carpets come in 12 foot widths, however if your room is wider it is a good idea to try to find a wider carpet. Some stores will carry 15 foot widths or sometimes you can special order one. This is well worth the effort and extra cost so that you won't have to make a seam which is really difficult to make look nice. Once you have chosen a carpet that you like and fits your budget then you should make sure you have all the materials you need. Besides carpet you will also need pad, tack strip, and carpet tape. You will also need a carpet knife, sissors, duct tape, a rubber mallet, and a sturdy staight edge such as a putty knife or spatula ( I used a rubber maid dustpan). You will also need to visit your local rental store to rent a carpet stretcher. These usually run about 25.00 for a 24 hour period. Now that you have all your equipment and supplies you are ready to begin.
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