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Grumps wrote:
Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Grumps wrote:
Yes, I did, every 12" round the edge of each length, about 1" in to
avoid tearing out.

Doesthe stapling cause little pits in the underlay?

Yes - but the carpet is stiff enough to cover those without showing.

Thanks. I can't recall any fitters that we've had in using staples.
Maybe they used adhesive or tape instead, or nothing.

Simple tacks is one way. But if you have a proper stapler that's quicker.

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