This is one of the reasons why so many legitimate handymen refuse to install carpet and discourage DIY carpet installation for the average consumer. Thanks for sharing.
@agrota21
3 жыл бұрын
Great job. I was an installer for 12 years. Getting ready to get back into restretching and repairs. What you described has nothing to do with how much the installer gets paid. It's about competence and integrity. Sadly, many installers lack those qualities.
@justsaygold
3 жыл бұрын
I agree I have gotten the short end of the stick on a lot of jobs but still installed like I got paid my worth. Thank you for checking my video out and commenting!
@TSyoyo
2 жыл бұрын
So much does this cost on average for one room?
@ATHBLT
2 жыл бұрын
Love to see people take pride in their work and seek to always deliver the very best. You inspire me.
@justsaygold
2 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you very much!
@beckywarberg8030
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, this was very helpful! I am unfortunately one of those new home consumers with this problem. Now I know what questions to ask the installers who will come in to correct the problem.
@justsaygold
10 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@jasoncuster6119
Жыл бұрын
Lol, I live in Pa , my wife and I bought a house about 3 years ago and after just a year ours started to wrinkle ! Luckily, it’s only up stairs but we are now already moved in 😡 Your video was helpful. Thx
@justsaygold
Жыл бұрын
I can absolutely understand how annoying that must be after having all the furniture moved in, but it definitely can be fixed without completely emptying out your house!
@doyouknowwhothehelli
Жыл бұрын
Thanks my house is 4 years old starting to get ripples I am comptinplating just riping it out and going with vinyl flooring
@aussie8114
2 жыл бұрын
Good on you for doing your trade very well. I also believe if you’re going to do a job then do it very well.
@justsaygold
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@jsballeck
2 жыл бұрын
Good job . I do about 3 restretches a week. Always powerstretch and double tack. Good money in repairs and restretches . Just did one today.
@justsaygold
2 жыл бұрын
That is fantastic, keep up the great work. I also did one this morning, they are some of my favorite jobs to do.
@markE946
Жыл бұрын
I'm disappointed how I had my hall re stretched, it looks fine except how they've tucked the carpet into the shkirting board, it looks wobbly and uneven, any reason this occurs?
@dvdmrrs2
2 жыл бұрын
I work in apartment maintenance and I have various flooring installation done. There have been many good ones, but I have had some that cut the baseboards up with there knifes as long slits down the length need repaired. Most recently I checked sn install and it wasn't properly stretched with ripples already in the carpet, called him back and he just went around with his knee kicker. I asked where his power stretcher is and he said he was saving to buy one. Then the seam he put in had 1/4 inch gap between the naps. I let my carpet supplier know that I was not pleased with this installer.
@audnbob1
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, I already appreciate what you're saying and just heard the first 10 second's! We have an older, one level ranch. We finally got to the point in our lives to afford new carpeting and other major home improvement's throughout and were so excited! Well, it was a week and a half ago roughly that we had 2 kid's here from Flooring America. Long story short, yeah,...'they didn't give a damn!' Too busy playing with his female buddy like kid's, and left a mess for his co-worker's who came on day 2. They even had to call the head installer down to figure out 'a fix.' I was stressed out so bad and in tear's and frankly, sick to death of playing babysitter to hired help anymore. We've worked our asses off our entire lives to do this and are pissed. Now, I have to call the company again because we have buckle's in the one room (living room) that kid did, which is at the moment is fairly empty because our new furniture isn't due for 2 more day's 'which WE planned purposely for them' and moved all of our furniture FOR them, to make it easier. Done being nice because this is where nice got us. What a shame.
@justsaygold
3 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that! It's unfortunate because there are a lot of older installers who really work hard, love their job, and do amazing work. Then you get stories like yours that just ruin the way people look at installers. I hope everything works out for you and you're able to get the carpet fixed the way it should be.
@audnbob1
3 жыл бұрын
@@justsaygold Yeah, the other two they sent to take over,...one was on old timer, 30 yrs+ doing it and was AMAZING! I'd seen his name in the review's from other customer's which was why I hired Flooring America to begin with. One bad apple won't spoil the whole bunch for us it will never tarnish that wonderful mans great reputation but,...it may hurt the young one who dropped the ball to begin with. It seems this way everywhere you look these days in every trade,......sad :( Thank god for people like yoursel and the older gentleman we were fortunate to have. I hope he's the one who comes back to fix it.
@stevehamman4465
2 жыл бұрын
Flooring America, is a franchise operation, each store is independently owned and operated!! I worked for Robbie K. In the Cleveland Ohio area for years.. He payed well and in return got excellent installers!! Good labor ain't cheap,, and cheap labor ain't good!!! It's a happy medium!!
@Josieman543
3 жыл бұрын
Looks brand new!
@chrismckay7057
2 жыл бұрын
appaulling installation. after over 50 yrs crawling for a living i've see this all the time. layers that just dont care, have no ideas of how to work there tools, let alone how to install. my dad taught me to lay. we have always given a lifetime waranty on our installations. put your price up and get paid for your worth. some cloths are made for a dollar and no matter how much you stretch them they will give. i often place a second row of gripper on these which allows for a tighter stretch. i know extra cost in the lowest paid trade but cheeeppper than a call back. keep stretching and stay safe.
@FloorsbySouthernboys
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome job sir very professional
@justsaygold
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Reuben, and thank you for getting the speed catt to me super fast so I could use it on this job!
@spokaneman7327
Жыл бұрын
You may have already answered this question and I missed it, but is there an "average" cost a person might expect to pay for stretching, say, an average size living room? Also, thank you for your very informative video. I came looking for a "how to" and you quickly convinced me to seek out a professional!
@justsaygold
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and that is a great question. There are many factors that can change the price like if there is furniture in the room or if the room connects to other areas with carpet. Also, the price can depend on which area you live in. But on average I would say the price can be between $75-200 for an average-sized living room without any furniture in it. The lower price would probably be an installer that does side work and charges lower and the higher price would probably be a larger company that has to pay overhead. I hope that gave you a better idea of pricing for carpet stretching!
Great explainer video on poor carpet installations with vivid illustrations... Yes it is very sad that people pay high dollar for a brand new house only to have the carpet buckle and wrinkle in the 1st year.
@stevehamman4465
2 жыл бұрын
So,,,,,,, do you do new construction??? If so are you on the floor and what do you charge??? Do you sub it out??? And if so,, what do you charge and then what you pay out???? These are illegals that slap it down for cheap,,,, everyone gets paid , and the contract com makes his!!! Carpet isn't even consider a trade anymore!! Even Southern Boys listens and try s things cause he knows he can still learn things ,. Rug is a list art,, been doing it for awhile,, I had great teachers!!
@bebflooring
2 жыл бұрын
@@stevehamman4465 I dont install anymore. What people are willing to pay here is way to low. However, I do re-stretch carpet.
@Ilovemesomemj1
2 жыл бұрын
I had rugs replaced about 2 or 3 years ago and they are buckling all over the place. Ridiculous. I'm going to call the people tomorrow to see if they can stretch them, because I'm going to trip and possibly hurt myself on these these rugs
@justsaygold
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that! Yes they can become a trip hazard.
@DB_1702
2 жыл бұрын
Happened to me 5year old house and the carpets look terrible someone's coming out to have a look at mine Monday
@goodhousefloorcarerepair1290
4 жыл бұрын
Great job Nick.
@justsaygold
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Anthony!
@Dave-xr4iz
3 жыл бұрын
Crazy how much stretch you got out of the living room!!
@carolb1792
2 жыл бұрын
Question: Is it true humidity can cause carpet to wrinkle?
@justsaygold
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@carolb1792
2 жыл бұрын
@@justsaygold 👍Thanks!
@Virgo_Victoria0830
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been in an apartment for almost 4 years and the carpet is starting to do this. Do you know if something like this is supposed to be covered by an apartment complex’s owners? I also really don’t want to deal with moving all furniture out of my apartment. My son’s bunk bed is super heavy and was so hard to install, lol.
@justsaygold
2 жыл бұрын
It definitely should be covered by the management. The problem is if they can find a company to stretch the carpet and if they can work with your furniture in the rooms. Unfortunately most management companies will try to avoid the issue until you move but if the wrinkles in the carpet are very bad they can become a tripping hazard so you can bring that up to them and hopefully they can get it fixed for you.
@Virgo_Victoria0830
2 жыл бұрын
@@justsaygold Thank you so much for the detailed response! I really hope so! 🤞🏼I love my apartment and do not want to have to move over them not wanting to replace it. My kitchen and dining room do not have carpet, but the carpet in the rooms and hall are starting to get ripples in various random spots. Which I’m assuming is from general wear and tear, over the last 4 years. I vacuum regularly and don’t even allow shoes to be worn in my place, lol.
@dvdmrrs2
2 жыл бұрын
I am in apartment maintenance and often you can request stuff when signing renewals.
@waltbee6333
4 жыл бұрын
Great job, my friend. I know the customer was well pleased! What was the name of the tucking tool?
@justsaygold
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Walt! It's called the *Speed Catt* , there are still a few left for sale on the *FBSB site* -www.fbsb.store/product/speed-catt-carpet-tucker/91?cs=true
@IrishEyes84
3 жыл бұрын
Did you not have any issues with been short in places after new stretch, like around corner edges and stuff?
@justsaygold
3 жыл бұрын
I did in 2 of the bedroom closets, I had to do small patches, but everything else was fine.
@mr.unknowncali-life9350
2 жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to me . 1 year into my house and it’s already happening
@stevehamman4465
2 жыл бұрын
I want to see the seam placement
@thatguyjoe007
Жыл бұрын
You should send the installer a Christmas card.
@justsaygold
Жыл бұрын
😂
@adamalonzo1755
3 жыл бұрын
My man 👌🏼what business insurance do you have ? Trying to get started myself
@justsaygold
3 жыл бұрын
I started about 10 years ago and went with a local insurance broker who took care of all that for me. I asked where I bought my chemicals locally and they referred me. It costs me about $1,000 a year.
@stevehamman4465
2 жыл бұрын
Adam, $1,000.00 a year is the going rate for probably a million dollar policy!! I spend a LITTLE more for 2million, but I also do tile bathrooms and what not! A 2 million is not much more!! Just saying!!
@bigbear1925
3 жыл бұрын
How much did you charge?
@justsaygold
3 жыл бұрын
The stretch on this job was $825. 1,100 square feet at 75 cents a square foot to stretch.
@1stNeoSpartan
2 жыл бұрын
Yep my carpet installer was hot garbage. 8 months into it and it needs restretching. I paid good money too.
@justsaygold
2 жыл бұрын
Very sorry to hear that but it can be fixed!
@leroyjennings5842
2 жыл бұрын
The exact damn thing happened to us. Brand new house and a little over a year we started seeing ripples. Pretty pissed about it.
@justsaygold
2 жыл бұрын
I would be upset too, hopefully there is still a warranty on the work so you can try to have it repaired!
@beeman4266
Жыл бұрын
New houses seem like they're built like shit and cut corners constantly. Just moved out of a house that we built 22 years ago and they did a phenomenal job. In 22 years the carpet never rippled and we never had any issues at all with the house. Moving into a brand new house we had 15+ warranty repairs in the first year. Kitchen sink fell through into the cabinet below, bathroom shower faucet fell through the wall the first time I used it, foundation cracked in the walkout basement (in multiple spots) we only have half a backyard because there's forests behind the house and they just... didn't grade half the backyard, the living room floor has an inch deep dip with a diameter of about 10 feet. We finished the basement shortly after moving in and the trap for the master bathroom toilet comes through the fucking ceiling in the basement and THEY installed the ceiling drywall in the basement. They just cut a hole for the trap to come through the ceiling instead of fixing it with a properly sized trap.The list goes on. They tried getting out of grading the backyard claiming it "wasn't in the contract." What the fuck do you mean it isn't in the contract? Do I not get the full backyard that I fucking paid for? New houses are built like absolute shit and it genuinely worries me to think of how many issues I'm gonna have with this new house. Just walking through the house you can feel how cheap it feels despite being a 400k+ house. Never buy a house built by Horton. Absolutely shameful quality of work.
@hameedfateh
3 жыл бұрын
Can you please provide me with your tool you have? You can just send me the link that will be so helpful thank you so much for sharing this.
@justsaygold
3 жыл бұрын
Here are some of the tools I use - kzitem.info/news/bejne/kWmHz6KDql-apWU
@mr.unknowncali-life9350
2 жыл бұрын
Are you close to Tulare County?
@justsaygold
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I'm about 4.5 hours away. I'm a little north of Sacramento.
@mr.unknowncali-life9350
2 жыл бұрын
@@justsaygold dam no good people in my area. My house is new built and carpet doing this . I have my 1 year meeting with them in October am going to complain and complain . Wish hard working people could be easier to find
@NzRasengan
4 жыл бұрын
Carpet must bubble up a lot faster in Australia due to how hot it is over there as well. Bet you can make heaps of bank from repairs over there. Shit installers never last any way and the good ones always end up taking work off them and fixing their jobs for $$$.
@justsaygold
4 жыл бұрын
I'm over in California in the US and there is no shortage of re stretch jobs, I think I'll always have work thanks to the big box stores.
@WILSON0o6
4 жыл бұрын
I use this for this set walls I got recently. . shankfloortools.com/creaser/ I use the Taylor roller for stretch walls. Main reason I use it the stretcher it can be close to wall and still be able to crease it.
@justsaygold
4 жыл бұрын
That is one thing I didn't like about using the Speed Catt is I couldn't have my stretcher head too close to the wall.
@ozkrpalminteri9431
2 жыл бұрын
It's not necessarily a bad installation. All carpets need re-stretching every certain years depending on the carpet quality.
@stevehamman4465
2 жыл бұрын
Yes the backing of the rug will eventually break down, but if properly installed, 10 plus years!! Then usually time for new rug anyhow!!
@derek4844
3 жыл бұрын
First problem is they have carpet in the first place. Why anybody would have carpet in their home anymore is totally ridiculous. It's about as stupid as above ground pools.
@stevehamman4465
3 жыл бұрын
Carpet is cheaper , quieter, softer, and warmer. I install all types of flooring, there's different reasons for different flooring!! I have commercial carpet squares in the basement so my pool table doesn't move. Hard surfaces in the kitchen, baths, and entrances. 10lb pad under 50oz carpet in the living areas so I can lay on the floor and watch tv if wish. Some people will use carpet and pad to give their children some protection in play areas! Hard surfaces can have a lot of issues also if not installed correctly!! FYI.
@georgelineberryjr3673
2 жыл бұрын
@@stevehamman4465 You're exactly right. Houses with carpet are much quieter than houses with hard surface floors. Sound waves bounce off of flat surfaces. This is why newer houses built today are like echo chambers. They're too noisy. When I walk into these new houses, I feel like I'm at Grand Central Station. Even the ceilings are flat surfaces now. Some people might not like the popcorn ceilings, but those textured popcorn ceilings were designed to break up sound waves and make houses quieter. Being a 70's child, I too like to lie on the floor sometimes and watch TV. Small childern and hardwood flooring are a disaster also. Children like to bang their toys around on the floors. After a year of children playing on your hardwood flooring, your wood floors will look like crap. Hardwood flooring is for those young people who have no children, allergy sufferers, empty nesters or those who want to keep up with every trend that comes out on HGTV. For Derek, I want to say: People are not stupid for picking out carpet or above ground pools. People pick out things that make them happy and that they can afford. You need to get rid of that elitist/snobbish attitude. Material things don't make you who you are. It's you attitude which comes from your heart.
@stevehamman4465
2 жыл бұрын
@@georgelineberryjr3673 yea,, to each his own !!!! I like rug in a lot of places
@pops1pops178
2 жыл бұрын
Power stretching is bad for subfloor repair squeak because you cut open a seam you gaped out power is good for big areas
@fatmanstudios5335
3 жыл бұрын
Wow hacks
@jacklathrop442
Жыл бұрын
Dude, this video isn't much help. you show before and after, but there is little to none, how to. So basically it's an advertizement!
@justsaygold
Жыл бұрын
It is not a how-to video.
@jamesross4350
3 жыл бұрын
Even with the best installer carpets will eventually get like that
@justsaygold
3 жыл бұрын
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@stevehamman4465
2 жыл бұрын
James,,,, I am the best installers,,, . It would take me months to explain why you are wrong!!! That is why carpet is supposed to be a trade!!!! A trade,,, takes years to !earn!! Not so much anymore!! Mostly carpet goes by the backing!! I wonder how many crude can install a Karastan?? Even Southern Boy?? But he does know his stuff Eventually the backing and padding will break down but not in 7hrs if installed correctly, if your a good installer ,, you charge accordingly!! Kardashian = $11.00 a yard for flat work, and triple for custom work!! Call me in three years when it starts to bubble!!
@jsballeck
2 жыл бұрын
Double tackless and powerstretcher and should not ever happen. Unless your going over weak pad .
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