There are several unique tools which are used for laying carpet:
- Power Stretcher: Extendable handle pushes against an opposing wall to pull carpet tight.
- Knee Kicker Stretcher: Uses knee action to stretch carpet in small spaces.
- Heat Bond Iron: Seams in carpet are jointed together using a special iron and heat-activated tape.
Floor scraper Spyder Scraper Power scraper
Tools used to remove vinyl flooring and adhesive from a subfloor include:
- Floor Scraper: Consists of a 6”- 14” wide blade mounted on a handle, requires lots of elbow grease.
- Reciprocating Saw Attachment: The Spyder Scraper from Simple Man Products is a 3” wide blade that attaches to a reciprocating saw to turn it into a high-speed scraper.
- Power Floor Scraper: Motorized, walk behind machine makes fast work of scraping floors.
Since most homeowners won’t use these tools on a regular basis, consider renting them from a tool rental center, rather than buying them.
Idont have a comment but ineed to know whwere i can get a power stretcher machine, a knee kicker and a a hetbond iron, i am in carpeting industry in Zimbabwe . I need these machines urgently and if you can provide the prices thank you for your help
Raphael
very helpful! you should check out http://www.yovia.com/blogs/diyflooring for more helpful tips
What about the glue/adhesive underneath? I see it takes the tile/vinyl off easy, but leaves all the white glue on the subfloor, how do you take that off?
Hi, Johnny,
Here’s a great tool for the job: https://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/how-to-remove-adhesive-and-caulking-fast/
What about the glue/adhesive underneath? I see it takes the tile/vinyl off easy, but leaves all the white glue on the subfloor, how do you take that off?