How to Carpet a Motorhome

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  Press the kraft paper onto the floor's entire surface, allowing the edges to bend upward in the corners and along the edges of the walls.

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  Draw a line on the kraft paper, following the entire edge of the floor. By marking a line along the edge of the floor and along the the bottom edge of the wall, you will create a "stencil" that will help you shape the carpet.

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  Tear the kraft paper as necessary to fit around seat support beams.

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  Place the kraft paper onto your section of carpet.

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  Cut the carpet in the shape of the stencil using the carpenter's knife and the metal ruler for long, straight sections. Make sure to cut approximately 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch outside of the black marker line.

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  Cut slots in the carpet as indicated by the torn kraft paper to accommodate seat support columns.

Laying the Carpet

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  Press the carpet into place.

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  Staple one edge of the carpet into place using the staple gun, making sure to position the staples approximately 8 to 10 inches apart.

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  Lay strips of carpet glue along the entire length of the carpet approximately 4 inches apart using the glue gun and carpet glue.

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  Press the carpet against the glue, pressing the entire surface against the floor.

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  Wipe the carpet with your hands to get rid of any air pockets or wrinkles.

Finish

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  Staple the carpet into place using the staple gun, making sure to allow any excess carpet to bend upward along the wall.

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  Cut the excess carpet using the carpenter's razor.

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  Staple the floor trim into place using the staple gun.