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Architectural Smoothedge
NB: Their should be at least three (3) rows on nails (pins) on "Quality" Architectural Smoothedging.
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Domestic Smoothedge
We deem this type of smoothedge as "RUBBISH" and do NOT recommend it use
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Smoothedge Cutters
If a Carpet layers hasn't one of these in their toll box is just a "Cowboy".
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Knee Kicker
An extendable knee kicker, the lighter this tool is the better, as a heavy knee kicker will work against the impact force of kicking. |
Top Cutter
Used to part and follow the pile for first cut on a join.
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Loop Pile Cutter
Best used in the warehouse or by the apprentice so he won't cut through two levels of carpet when not required. |
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Carpet Trimmer
This tool cuts, carpet to the right height to tuck behind the smoothedge or in the case of direct sticking of floorcoverings, to fall neat with the wall or edge. |
Knee Pads
These are one of the Best set of knee pads we have found, they have Velcro, stop circulation restrictions as well as an extra pad to protect the knees whilst kicking out the carpet.
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Stair Tool
To tuck in carpet on stairs or wall areas. |
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Heat Iron
(A grooved Crane heat iron)
This type of iron, is one of the best on the market, as it allows for more glue to contact the backing of your product instead of being spread out by a flat based iron.
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Spike Rollers
Used for rolling over a join in Carpet. Again if your installer doesn't have one of these he is a "Cowboy".
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Floor Scraper
To remove debris from the floor. |
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Power Stretchers
The first one has a swivel head, these power stretchers are used to stretch out large areas of carpet or to make it easier on the installers Knees.
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