On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 20:58:45 GMT,it is alleged that "PC Paul"
spake thusly in uk.d-i-y:

Hi

A friend has asked me if I can put a bit of carpet down in her hallway. It's
an awkward space with an L bend, 6 doors off it, an alcove etc.

Currently it's got several overlapping rugs covering the lino, and has had
for years. She's not lookign for a gold plated job, just very cheap and good
'enough'. The new carpet is a foam backed offcut

I've laid carpet and vinyl in simpler spaces no problem, already got a big
stanley knife (and hooked blades if needed).

Any tips for doing it right first time?

Rough cut it in, make sure with foam back carpet your blades are
SHARP, (some of the pile types also blunt blades very quickly) It's
very unforgiving of blunt blades. Take it SLOWLY.

Fit one edge at a time, so you can shift it over if you make a mistake
towards the beginning. I am sure other tips will be forthcoming.

Good luck.

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