1. Inspect the surface to be covered to determine its condition, and correct any imperfections that might show through carpet or cause carpet to wear unevenly.See more occupations related to this task.

2. Roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife, following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting.See more occupations related to this task.

3. Join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary, by sewing or by using tape with glue and heated carpet iron.See more occupations related to this task.

4. Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges with a wall trimmer.See more occupations related to this task.

5. Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.See more occupations related to this task.

6. Stretch carpet to align with walls and ensure a smooth surface, and press carpet in place over tack strips or use staples, tape, tacks or glue to hold carpet in place.See more occupations related to this task.

7. Take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed.See more occupations related to this task.

8. Install carpet on some floors using adhesive, following prescribed method.See more occupations related to this task.

9. Clean up before and after installation, including vacuuming carpet and discarding remnant pieces.See more occupations related to this task.

10. Measure, cut and install tackless strips along the baseboard or wall.See more occupations related to this task.

11. Nail tack strips around area to be carpeted or use old strips to attach edges of new carpet.See more occupations related to this task.

12. Cut carpet padding to size and install padding, following prescribed method.See more occupations related to this task.

13. Fasten metal treads across door openings or where carpet meets flooring to hold carpet in place.See more occupations related to this task.

14. Draw building diagrams and record dimensions.See more occupations related to this task.

15. Move furniture from area to be carpeted and remove old carpet and padding.See more occupations related to this task.

16. Cut and bind material.

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1. Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.See more occupations related to this skill.

2. Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.See more occupations related to this skill.

3. Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.See more occupations related to this skill.

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