lay carpet::Trim around the edges so that the underlay butts up to the gripper strips lay carpet

lay carpet

lay carpet

lay carpet::Trim around the edges so that the underlay butts up to the gripper strips.
Start by unrolling the carpet and aligning one straight edge with a straight section of wall.
Fix the carpet to the grippers on this side.
Smooth out any creases and use a kneekicker to stretch the carpet between this wall and the opposite wall and push it onto the gripper strip spikes opposite.
Use your hands or a rolling pin to push out any small creases, working from the middle of the room outwards.
Fix the remaining sides to the gripper strips.
Use a bolster chisel to push the carpet into the gap between the skirting and the gripper strips.
Trim off the waste carpet with a utility knife held at around 45 degrees to the skirting board.
Use smooth even strokes to cut the carpet so that the edge just tucks under the skirting board.
Push the carpet firmly against any other obstacles such as the door frame and trim with the knife.
Make a neat corner by cutting away a triangular section of the waste carpet so the edges will lay flat ready for the final trimming.