Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting - new carpet humps

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chetmichaels
04-12-00, 01:47 PM
when installing new carpet, i sometimes get bumps and humps here and there. how would i get it flat(without spending too much money cuz i'm moving soon)?

thanks, chet

Ted Heissner
04-13-00, 06:54 PM
The carpet needs to be completely flattened. What you have is a carpet that is too large for the room. Go out and rent a knee kicker and stretch the carpet into place. Cut off the excess and secure to the tack strip.

Ted
chetmichaels
04-17-00, 03:12 PM
sounds good, I'll do that. Thanks, Chet