Introduction: We do the following:
* 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
* roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife, following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting
* join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary, by sewing or by using tape with glue and heated carpet iron
* cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges with a wall trimmer
* plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear
* 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
* take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed
* install carpet on some floors using adhesive, following prescribed method
* clean up before and after installation, including vacuuming carpet and discarding remnant pieces
* measure, cut and install tackless strips along the baseboard or wall
* nail tack strips around area to be carpeted or use old strips to attach edges of new carpet
* cut carpet padding to size and install padding, following prescribed method
* fasten metal treads across door openings or where carpet meets flooring to hold carpet in place
* draw building diagrams and record dimensions
* move furniture from area to be carpeted and remove old carpet and padding
* cut and bind material