Love the enthusiasm in every single Video you make! Thanks for all the tips carpet Mike! I am about to do my first install ever and thanks to your videos I have the knowledge needed to get the job done right.
@pastafagioli321
4 ай бұрын
I went from 1st yr apprentice to rug kicker journeyman in 3 mins. Thanks Cuz !
@pointyplumber
17 күн бұрын
Im a plumber and have to take up and re lay carpet i have a chissel for tucking but want to buy a kicker to do a more permanent job i now know how to use it thank-you
@vincentlalicata696
Жыл бұрын
If your only 'tapping it in" you must have a lot of restreches you don't tap anything you need to kick it not tap it its a kicker not a tapper and FYI I started installing carpet in 87 and still going strong
@miguelmelendez7260
3 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful thanks a lot brother
@purpleturtles3615
Жыл бұрын
Do you use Carpet Trimmers? They make trimming carpet much easier.
@chris01479
Жыл бұрын
Very good video, I'd find it easy and so helpful.
@TheScooterman115
2 жыл бұрын
union floorlayer here. People in 2 years thay carpet is going to be so bubbled. Always powerstetch, you can get 2 to 4" out of a 10ft length Stretch.
@purpleturtles3615
Жыл бұрын
If the carpet is larger than than 12 feet it's usually better to use power stretch, anything under 10 wouldn't be necessary. Power stretch is such a blessing.
@mrsteve3232
3 жыл бұрын
Drop some more funky beats Mann 👍🏻🇬🇧
@jeffreyreisert4424
Ай бұрын
Phrenetic video. Wow!
@christinamussared2285
3 жыл бұрын
Last time I installed carpet I was 17 and the kicker was nothing. I'm 34 now and not looking forward to using one of these things again on my much older knees lol
@jb-es5zj
2 жыл бұрын
ive been kicking since i was 17 now 49 and still kicking still playing touch fotty still rock fishing and i can still walk up stairs
@purpleturtles3615
Жыл бұрын
I was 16 when I first started kicking and I quit. I'm 18. Haha
@sweetvuvuzela4634
3 жыл бұрын
Can you get the carpet tight enough so the mobile phone bounces back? Bounce the phone to the beat and whack the stretcher at the same time 👍🏻
@mrsteve3232
3 жыл бұрын
A great video pal 👍🏻🇬🇧
@johnedington1632
2 жыл бұрын
What setting do we use for using the carpet kicker?
@jb-es5zj
2 жыл бұрын
depends on thickness of carpet you want the teeth to get into the backing a bit
@tiletom9118
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to bust everyone's bubble but this is exactly how NOT to install carpet. According to EVERY carpet manufacturer on the planet as well as EVERY PROFESSIONAL flooring installer, carpet MUST be power stretched and all seams must be seam sealed with the appropriate latex based seam sealer. If you're looking for advice on how to install carpet professionally, find a video that teaches how to do it right. This is a shoddy home center special install at best. Don't mean to knock the kid but believe me when I say this install will fail eventually.
@tlee707
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 26 years in the business. This is hacking at it's best
@andrewmacauley3665
2 жыл бұрын
Doesn't everything have a lifespan. And not to sound salty but I hate these "professionals " charging absorbent amounts of money for the little extras they add that equivalent to chrome door handles on a car. What would you have done that would've made this soooo much better -_-
@tiletom9118
2 жыл бұрын
Well, it's kind of like selling you those fancy chrome doorhandles and installing them with bazooka Joe bubble gum. You're correct, about the lifespan. Unfortunately for the guy in the video the lifespan is only about 1 year compared to 15-20 if it was done correctly. And as for why we contractors charge what we do..... Its because we have dedicated our lives and bodies to our crafts. We do PROFESSIONAL work for PROFESSIONAL prices. We have overhead (as in insurance, certifications, fuel, thousands of dollars in tools/equipment, equipment maintenance, employees that have to be paid at least $30 an hour for quality craftsman, materials, storage facilities for materials, freight charges to get material shipped to you.......the list goes on!) Don't get me wrong, there's plenty O assholes out there that can/will do the job cheaper. But chances are they will cut corners and just aren't knowledgeable about industry standards. And thats what gives good contractors a bad name. A good portion of my personal work load comes from those guys. A customer decides to go with the cheapest quote. Cheap quote hacks the job and customer is upset because it looks terrible. Cheap quote disappeared with cash in hand and can't be located. Finally I get the call to fix dummies hack work. I refuse to fix dummies hack job and give a quote to redo the project. Now customer pays twice for the same job and keeps calling me for other projects. I have no problem with the guy in the video doing what he's doing. But don't be out there teaching something that you aren't even doing right to begin with! So I guess what I'm saying is that if contractors prices are so ridiculous, do it yourself with help from KZitem. I don't have to look at the mess people are trying to do so not my problem. When you get to a point in life where "good enough" isn't all that good anymore......call in someone that has the experience and pay them for their service they have worked a lifetime on perfecting! You have to pay to play kid. If it's more than you can afford then take a knee!
@andrewmacauley3665
2 жыл бұрын
@@tiletom9118 I agree with alot of what your saying. But I would say a 20 year old carpet even with professional cleaning, is a gross cesspool of crud. But I understand about doing the job right I'm a cnc lathe and mill guy 12 years now and nobody knows right like a machinist and yeah I do take alot of pride in making the part or job as perfect as possible. I'm just on these videos cause I'm buying my first house and every penny counts. If my diy lasts 3 years without pulling up in the corners, the cheap carpet I bought gas done it job lol. But no disrespect, keep on trucking.
@tiletom9118
2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewmacauley3665 Congrats on the new house. I get it, my first house was Cobb jobed to the max ( because I didn't have the cash to pay pro's & did shit myself) Nothing wrong with that man. If you just need to get some carpet in to get yourself situated then you have to do what you have to do. I understand 100%. My beef is when people charge folks to do work like this. Then it gets ripples, wears too fast, etc. If this guy would just say hey, it's not the right way but it'll buy you some time and get you back to living, then I can respect that.
@timhart1726
Жыл бұрын
How do you use an iron to do the seams? Thanks in advance 👍
@Anonymous-iq3kc
5 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@VivaSanNico
3 жыл бұрын
Mucho Bueno Gracias my amigo.
@obirobertthomascole393
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brother
@johnziegelbauer4999
6 ай бұрын
Looks cold in there , won't get a good stretch....
@Dragon-Slay3r
Жыл бұрын
It's a seahorse then tree monkey then you can find the “bird of paradise ”
@hanwin651
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@ReinSman100
4 жыл бұрын
Yep. I like the crab better but yes.
@neftalyhernandez6643
Жыл бұрын
Dont be fooled buy a carpet hack, If ur installer doesn't use a power stretcher to properly stretch in your carpet then chances are you didnt hire the right guy for the job!!
@edsumpter4888
Жыл бұрын
Your enthusiasm is great. However, for DIY you explain track strip but never show it. You don't mention the dial or how the kicker works to dig into the carpet to slide it forward. You mention where to place the kicker head (2" from baseboard) which is good but don't mention hand holding the kicker should be near the head so your body weight holds the head down. Hand further back can affect the head's effectiveness. I learned all these things from another video because yours is too fast and leaves out key points. Sorry! Hope this actually helps future videos.
@Dragon-Slay3r
Жыл бұрын
Aka base lamp
@cindyvoight3106
3 жыл бұрын
Why do they have do it so fast all the time. Normal speed would be alittle more helpful.
@neftalyhernandez6643
Жыл бұрын
I'm sure that after 2 months you'll go back to straighten the wrinkles
@pops1pops178
2 жыл бұрын
Best stretching video explain
@pirruripirruri4731
Жыл бұрын
💪🏼
@BoilersRock
Жыл бұрын
1:19 aw yeah....
@tomross2751
Жыл бұрын
❤
@brianbrown8765
3 жыл бұрын
Do you need to this with the padding as well?
@dadawgandme8081
3 жыл бұрын
No lol
@dadawgandme8081
3 жыл бұрын
Padding goes along the tack strips. And then the carpet goes over
@artstein6916
2 жыл бұрын
Typically padding is set free floating to the floor. You don't want to overstretch padding because it could tear as well.
@seanparry5736
Жыл бұрын
Slow down
@tlee707
2 жыл бұрын
Ever hear of a power stretcher
@jb-es5zj
2 жыл бұрын
and a wall trimmer
@purpleturtles3615
Жыл бұрын
@@jb-es5zj my exact question.
@jb-es5zj
Жыл бұрын
@@purpleturtles3615 3:25 bumps cpt on only to have it lift off before trimming not a great example
@deejay6419
2 жыл бұрын
Knee kicker is not the correct way to stretch the carpet. This video shows how to incorrectly stretch. Use the right tool With power head. Using only a knee kicker will not only result in mediocre installation results, but also hurt your young or old knees. This video is horrible and very wrong
@purpleturtles3615
Жыл бұрын
Well in order to install carpet you need both a power stretch and Knee Kicker. Unless it's a tiny closet, which you'll only need a kicker.
@deejay6419
Жыл бұрын
@@purpleturtles3615 I understand what you are typing (responding) but you don't ever state this in the video. In the video you make it appear as if that's all you need. In reality a "knee kicker" really is only used to hold or set the carpet , there is just no way that that tool will ever be able to stretch carpet as you are projecting in the video. You might be able to use this tool in a small area. i wouldn't consider this video a DYI. And to be honest amd fair, I'm not hating just stating the reality.
@purpleturtles3615
Жыл бұрын
@@deejay6419 No no, I fully understand. Facts isn't hate, it's just stating information. Whether they are false or right, which in this case your statement is very believable and correct. This video wouldn't fit as a DIY, since the project won't be good. I meant for hidden closets, they wouldn't need a powerstretch since heavy load usually isn't set in a closest. Unless it's a large carpet, which a power stretch is better, since realistically the home owners will put at lease one heavy furniture.
@paul_yt2254
3 жыл бұрын
Terrible work. 😷🤠
@ell6826
4 ай бұрын
Why do American carpets look so awfully made?? The pile looks so loose
@kallmesaffy1
13 күн бұрын
Because it most likely is. Not sure if this is a rental home but a lot of the time people who rent homes don’t like to spend alot of money on well made carpet in case they have crappy tenants and end up having to replace it.
@neftalyhernandez6643
Жыл бұрын
use the knee kicker that is not professional
@Dragon-Slay3r
Жыл бұрын
It sucks if you don't know how it works. Milk anyone?
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