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

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.

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2 Comments on “Tools for Installing Carpet and Removing Vinyl Flooring”

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1. Parousia Marketing P/L Says:
   November 6th, 2009 at 9:36 am

   Idont have a comment but ineed to know whwere i can get a power stretcher machine, a knee kicker and a a hetbond iron, i am in carpeting industry in Zimbabwe . I need these machines urgently and if you can provide the prices thank you for your help

   Raphael

2. rachel Says:
   November 12th, 2009 at 12:48 pm

   very helpful! you should check out http://www.yovia.com/blogs/diyflooring for more helpful tips

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