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There are several unique tools which are used for laying carpet:

  • Power Stretcher: Extendable handle pushes against an opposing wall to pull carpet tight.
  • Knee Kicker Stretcher: Uses knee action to stretch carpet in small spaces.
  • Heat Bond Iron: Seams in carpet are jointed together using a special iron and heat-activated tape.
Floor Scraper Spyder Scraper Power Scraper
          Floor scraper                    Spyder Scraper                   Power scraper

Tools used to remove vinyl flooring and adhesive from a subfloor include:

  • Floor Scraper: Consists of a 6”- 14” wide blade mounted on a handle, requires lots of elbow grease.
  • Reciprocating Saw Attachment: The Spyder Scraper from Simple Man Products is a 3” wide blade that attaches to a reciprocating saw to turn it into a high-speed scraper.
  • Power Floor Scraper: Motorized, walk behind machine makes fast work of scraping floors.

Since most homeowners won’t use these tools on a regular basis, consider renting them from a tool rental center, rather than buying them.

Read our informative article for a step by step guide on how to remove old carpet.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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