Installing Carpet Ep.130

Nothing says 'We're almost done' like new beautifully installed carpet! Working

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[pelegst]

My father was a carpet layer. I spent a lot of my summer days and some weekends helping him when I was in my teens. I figure by the time I was about 17, he had taught me enough so that I was nearly a journeyman. This was around 55 years ago. From watching this video, it seems that the biggest change in all that time is that all seams were hand-sewn. This video brought back some memories of really good times in my life. Even though I haven't laid any carpet since I was a kid, he taught me how to work, do a good job, and take pride in a job well done.

[sungear]

I always appreciate the respect you show your subcontractors.
Many of these trades are young mens jobs.
Laying carpet tears a man up.

[carter]

I live in the north east of England and I love carpet, I couldn’t imagine life without it. In a cold climate without the widespread installation of underfloor heating, it’s a warming physiological boost on those cold dark winter days. Gosh I’m getting old when I’m enthusing in many benefits of carpet. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[joshuareed]

I grew up installing carpet with my dad. I remember carrying rolls of carpenter foam padding from the age of 10. The only thing I was entrusted to do at that time was bring him tools and clean up scraps. Carpet was the first trade I did, and then branched out into hardwood, then trim carpentry. Fast forward- that humble start turned into becoming a licensed home builder and remodeler. I hated being in high school and needing to go help him on Saturdays and during the summer, but I wouldn’t trade that time and the memories I have for anything in the world!

[NameNaameNameeNaamee]

I would just completely die given the task to make a roll of carpet fit perfectly into a room, let alone a staircase. The amount of experience and expertice that goes into this craft...amazing. I love that you installed night lights at the staircase by the way.

[lmdetect]

My dad was a carpet installer. I worked for him during the summers, and for 7 years full time after high school. Those were great times. This video brings back wonderful memories. I still have all of his tools.

[randy]

I have installed for 25+ years and was all prepared to see the installers using just knee kickers. Glad to see the proper way of stretching the carpet with a power stretcher “the only way”. I’ve seen installers just kicking it and within a month of use and heating it WILL ALWAYS wrinkle. Thanks for posting.

[burr]

I’m 37 been a floor layer since I was 20 years old. Learned from a lotta old school fellas back in the day and now I’m certified in a couple different regards. All those old school guys are gone now. The guys that still do it right are few and far between and increasingly grayer and grayer. But I can say UNEQUIVOCALLY that Melvin and his son are from the same old school my mentors came through. It’s a tough job. Deep respect for the both of us

[erichill]

It’s always a pleasure to watch a tradesman work who is a master at his trade

[kiwdwks]

That was fascinating to watch. Sometimes it doesn't even register the skill it takes to lay carpet. Love seeing good/talented trades people!

[kevindavison]

You're lucky to have a good carpet installer. I just finished a remodel and the bought carpet from the big box stores. Bonus was Free install downside is you don't know who you're going to get for the installer. One company was really good the other was only mediocre. Scheduling for both was really difficult. Hardwood and tile is good selling point but I was trying to reduce noise in my house as much as possible so without heavy draperies and things, carpet was the way to go to quiet things down.

[jamesdavis]

As a former high end carpet cleaner that saw plenty of bad carpet installations - very nice to see this carpet laid the right way, especially with the power stretcher. Far too many installers take the easy way out and only knee kick the carpet in. This was a carpet installation VERY WELL done.

Another issue is to NOT have the seem run horizontal to the main source of light. It is far easier for a seem to show up that way. Excellent example of good carpet installation.

[RichieRich]

Good thing they have a new tool to stretch the carpet and they don't have to kick it with the knee anymore, always wondered watching carpet layer if in there old age had to have knee replacement.

[ump]

Eyyyy must be the 30th video from you that's helped me. If you were close to my area I'd offer 2 weeks of free labor just to get more tips and lessons!

[scott-the-good]

Respect to carpet layers…they live on their knees

[LatteLover]

When we see how many true professionals have worked so carefully and skilfully with the building of this fantastic house, one thing is assured: the new owners will have an amazing property for years to come!

[hdlawncare]

I grew up and still live in north GA, near Dalton, the self proclaimed carpet capital of the world. With both parents working in the carpet industry (Shaw Carpets and Springs Industries) back in the 90's and early 2000's, new carpet has a sentimental smell that I love to this day.

[markmillers]

This house is in Oregon the mud capitol of the world. Solid level cut blonde pile seems to get dirty immediately unless everyone who enters goes shoeless.

[fredchilds]

I started out as a carpet layer. Back then, too many years to count, we hand sewed the seems over a stretcher bar. Keep up the good work. I loved this series, especially seeing all the changes in construction.

[duanelundgren]

Thank You!! Watching these guys who do the "Good Work" often makes me want to Sell My Tools... right down to my rickety old claw hammer(s) But I'll still keep them and just remember that there ARE folks out there who are GREAT at what they do!! What a magnificent Series!!