Modern Carpet Tools

Tackless Strip

• The tackles strip secures the carpet in place. It's a row of pins on a strip of thin metal that you nail directly to the subflooring. The tackless strip can be cut to fit different wall and floor specifications. Tackless strips allow you to hook the carpet from underneath for better security.

Seaming Iron and Tape

• The seaming iron and tape allow you to join two pieces of carpet together. The tape acts as an adhesive that is melted when the hot iron is placed on it. These two tools make it easier to secure a seam so you can cut carpet into smaller rolls for installation.

Double-sided Acrylic Adhesive Tape

• Another evolution in carpet tools is double-sided acrylic adhesive tape, which works to firmly secure the carpet to the floor without the need for nailing or seaming. The tape comes in strips with width sizes of 1 to 9 inches to accommodate small and large carpet installation projects.

Air Kicker

• An air kicker (air stretcher) is now available that replaces the knee kicker carpet tool. The air kicker attaches the carpet to the floor. Unlike the knee kicker that used the force of your knee in a kicking motion to drive the carpet into the wall and hook it on the tackless strip along the floor's edges, the air kicker eliminates the need for the kick. It works to stretch the carpet using air pressure with the flip of a switch.

Power Stretcher

• The power stretcher enables you to stretch the carpet once it is laid in a room. The stretcher helps expand the carpet so it hits all four walls. The power stretcher works by placing its base on the side of the wall where the carpet is fastened with tackles strips. You apply pressure so that the stretcher's teeth grip into the carpet and hold the lever until it locks in place. The tool automatically begins to stretch the carpet to ensure a snug fit.

Stair Tool

• A stair tool is used as part of the final installation step. The tool is used to smooth out the edges after the excess carpet is trimmed. The tool also enables you to push the carpet down and secure it to the tackles strips along the wall's edge.