1. Ask the dealer about the installer. Try and get one with the most
experience. Don't go into it thinking you have no choice.

2. Crank up your home's heat. Carpet should not be installed cold.
Often times the roll of carpet is very cold and if it's installed
immediately then it'll need to be restretched very quickly.

3. Ask the installer about any seaming. Most try and locate the seam
in the least obvious/least traffic location but not always. Sometimes
it's wise to even spring for some extra yardage if it'll
reduce/eliminate seams.

4. Be nice to the crew and it's likely they'll try and do their best
work.

5. Save some of the scrap. You might need it some day.

Carpet laying looks easy but it's hard work

"Chuck B." wrote in message ...
I am having new carpet installed in 4 rooms on Monday. What are some of
the things I need to watch out for? I will be on site and watching and
also helping to move furniture from room to room. TIA Chuck B.