Carpet Installer how-to
How to Protect Your Knees as a Carpet Installer
Knees take the beating.
Quick answer
Knees take the beating. In short: wear; use; rest, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Wear knee pads.
Use the knee kicker sparingly.
Rest knees.
Stretch.
Use power stretchers.
See a doctor for pain.
Safety reminders for carpet installers
- Wear knee pads
- Use sharp blades safely
- Lift rolls with help
- Ventilate adhesives
Key terms
Tack strip · Pad · Seam · Seaming tape · Power stretcher · Knee kicker: see the full carpet installer glossary.