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

Fit, trim and stretch your carpet in an afternoon. Read an overview on how to restretch a carpet.

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Step 1: Power-Stretch the Length
Power-stretch the length first following the numbered sequence shown. Beginning at one end of the built-in, stretch the carpet and then push the carpet backing into the tack strip with your hand. Stretch in 18-in. increments, moving first toward any side wall that has a door. Then finish stretching against the built-in and the wall at the other end.

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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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Step 3: Power-Stretch the Last Side
Stretch the opposite side of the room with the power stretcher. Start stretching beginning a foot or so behind the point where the carpet was rolled back.

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Step 4: Knee-Kick the Tight Areas
Knee-kick the tight areas, working from the front of the built-in toward the wall.

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