How to Install Berber Carpet Wall to Wall

Berber is a unique style of carpet containing varying levels of loops at a low density. The weave type used in Berber carpet is an unpredictable pattern which allows Berber to maintain its form longer than other carpets with higher loops. Many homeowners choose Berber carpet because of its durable qualities. Berber maintains its form for long periods of time even in high traffic areas. If you are installing Berber carpet at home, use carpet squares to simplify the installation process and save money.

Chalk
Berber carpet tile
Tape measure
Primer
Utility knife
Staple gun
Nails
Hammer
Concrete sealant

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the wooden trim around the walls. Find the midpoint of the area with a chalk line drawn from one corner to the opposite corner of the room. Mark the center with a large "X" using two perpendicular lines. The room is now divided into four quadrants.
- 2
  Prepare the subfloor by removing debris and vacuuming the area. If cracks are present in the concrete, use a concrete sealant to fill in the spaces.
- 3
  Install the first square of carpet along the "X" in the center of the room. Lay carpet squares adjacent to one another until you reach the walls on all sides of the room.
- 4
  Cut excess carpet using a row cutter or utility knife if you reach the wall and it doesn't fit. Create a small slit where you want to begin your cut. Then, remove the carpet and cut a line down the back starting from the slit to ensure a clean cut with no fraying.
- 5
  Fill in gaps around the base of the walls with cut squares. Align the factory edges of the carpet tile together with the carpet square nearest to the wall for a clean fit. Trim the edge of the carpet closest to the wall leaving room to add the trim.
- 6
  Set the trim back in place around the base of the wall using a staple gun or set of nails.

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