I used tack strips right up to the outside edges and then used the edge for a razor cut. When that was done I installed the tack strip and padding to the hatches in a similar manner, stretched and overlapped the hatch carpet and cut it down the gap. Came out great. I followed the previous installers method of stapling the entire edge very tightly. We'll see how it holds but I'm guessing well. . The industrial stapler was a must with tiny 20 gauge staples which hold really well and disappear in the carpet. When you go to do it I'd be happy to show you what I learned. On Jun 9, 2014 11:59 AM, "Kerry Lebel" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Nice job! I have been contemplating doing it myself as well. How did you > handle the cutouts for the engine hatches? Did you use carpet tack strips > for the edges or did you roll the carpet edges and staple it down? > > Kerry > > On Jun 9, 2014, at 11:42 AM, Bob S <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thanks to you all for your great suggestions. I got the new carpeting > installed and it looks great. I did invest in a professional electric > carpet stapler which really helped. When asked was it hard I tell them its > pretty easy technically but isn't easy physically due to the cramped spaces > and numerous cuts. Took me about 30 man hours. Again thanks for letting me > know it can be done without professional help. Saved a bunch of dough. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "UnifliteWorld" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/unifliteworld. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > <IMG_20140608_164946_324.jpg><IMG_20140608_165102_082.jpg> > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "UnifliteWorld" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/unifliteworld. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "UnifliteWorld" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/unifliteworld. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
