| Location | Portobello |
| Model | Dial |
| Weight | 5 |
WHAT IT DOES
A carpet kicker is used to stretch a carpet into position. It has teeth which grip into the carpet, and a pad for you to kick. You can use it when either fitting a new carpet, or when adjusting an existing carpet which has become stretched or loose over time.
A carpet kicker is used to stretch a carpet into position. It has teeth which grip into the carpet, and a pad for you to kick. You can use it when either fitting a new carpet, or when adjusting an existing carpet which has become stretched or loose over time.
A carpet kicker (Knee Kicker) is used to get a professional finish when laying carpet, getting the carpet right into edges and corners.
This is a video on how to use a carpet kicker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Drn4zSY-QLg
SAFETY INFORMATION & PPE
You may wish to use knee pads if you are working on your knees all day.
Be careful of friction burns from the carpet!
YOU MAY ALSO NEED
HOW TO USE IT
Using this tool requires a large amount of physical effort.
Tip for comfort: adjust the length of the tool to your leg length. Also you should aim for your knee to be at 90 degrees when it makes contact with the tool.
Place the kicker on the carpet about 4 inches away from the wall, starting in the middle.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Note this video is a general introduction and is not specific to this exact tool. We always advise reading the manual if provided below, especially the safety advisories, before using any tools.
-QLg
You may wish to use knee pads if you are working on your knees all day.
Be careful of friction burns from the carpet!
YOU MAY ALSO NEED
- Utility knife or a specific carpet knife – Essential To cut the carpet to size
- Measuring tape – Useful For precise work. Measure twice, cut once...
- Staple gun or tack strip – Recommended To secure the carpet down in place
HOW TO USE IT
Using this tool requires a large amount of physical effort.
Tip for comfort: adjust the length of the tool to your leg length. Also you should aim for your knee to be at 90 degrees when it makes contact with the tool.
Place the kicker on the carpet about 4 inches away from the wall, starting in the middle.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Note this video is a general introduction and is not specific to this exact tool. We always advise reading the manual if provided below, especially the safety advisories, before using any tools.
-QLg