Pull the edges off the tack strip along the wall and roll up the carpet piece to be discarded.
The carpet needs cutting.
Use sharp utility knife which is key to making a clean cut.
The key to installing professional looking carpet is to take your time and give each section the same amount of care and attention.
Work a few feet at a time.
Cut through the painter s tape and carpet with a utility knife.
If there s no need to save the carpet it is easier to cut the carpet into smaller sections with a utility knife and move the sections out one at a time.
Cut two or three feet then scoot back and resume cutting from a comfortable position.
It s usually easier to cut carpet from the back so when cutting it into small sections fold a section over revealing the back then slice through the woven backing with a utility or carpet knife.