How to Restretch a Carpet: Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions: Stretching Sequence

By Travis Larson
Fit, trim and stretch your carpet in an afternoon. Read an overview on how to restretch a carpet.
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Step 2: Knee-Kick the First Side
Stretch the carpet against the base-board with the knee kicker and embed it into the tack strip. If it’s too hard to stretch with the knee kicker, use the power stretcher.
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