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What Is The Best Tool To Use To Cut Carpet?

In this video I show the best tool for cutting carpet with ease.
The tool is a top cutter or cushion back carpet cutter.
There are many different names for it but I call it a top cutter.
This tool I'm using is a Crain 301 top cutter that can be bought online or if you have a Home Depot near you, you can pick up a Roberts top cutter in the store.

This is one of my favorite carpet tools to use when doing patches from pet damage at doorways or seams.
It's also great for cutting carpet in hallways or doors when you need to re stretch carpet.
And lastly it is a crucial tool to use when doing new carpet installation and seaming carpet together.

Here are a few helpful links -

CRAIN 301 CUSHION BACK CUTTER -

ROBERTS CUSHION BACK CUTTER -

[lisataylor]

Very informative. I wasn’t sure what to buy and was going to an electrical tool because I didn’t think that a tool like that would even work.. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😊😊😘😘

[shiloh]

Aweosme vid . Never know what youll need until you need it. Vid came in clutch!!

[carpetguy]

Good insight per usual, Nick. I’m a fan of Taylor’s. The handle is at a 45 degree, and I find i have optimal control with it.

[newwavepressure]

Bro fuckin never thought i needed one of these but thanks for the help hope u and ur fam are doin well with everything goin on ...new carpet layer jack from NJ lol

[swiiishgin]

I like to use the other piece of carpet as a guide and just cut the first time instead of making a line. So easy to install hallways onto rooms this way

[FloorsbySouthernboys]

That was awesome, never attempted to cut one like that without it being in a row, Looks like it turned out well though

[alexcordova]

You can always run a row with the smooth in a plush and if you cant then you straight edge it.

[CarpetMuscleTV]

I use a Roberts. I haven’t been tedious enough to use the left and right on it because the two blades being side by side stick. I just use it with one blade and apply gentle pressure to the left or right. But we both really suck at carpet. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[charlesschwartz]

Hi, great video. Would this cut sisal carpet?

[jameskim]

will this tool work well for cutting a shag rug, or do you have a different recommendation for that application?

[carolrathe]

Would this tool work for a very thick rug pad? I've tried a utility knife and a kitchen scissors. Neither one works

[DeagleBeagle]

You sure a power tool like electric scissors or a circular saw wouldn't be better?

[bobcaygeon]

I just finished putting carpet in my basement. I used…. wait for it.. an Olfa knife with the snap blades. Carpet came out perfect with half the effort of that thing. Just saying.