How to Install Carpet on the Ceiling

How to Repair Rug Edges
Written By
Joe Christos
Joe Christos
Published: Sep 25, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Cut the carpet into 4-by-4-foot squares that you can hold above your head while working, using a razor knife.

Step 2

Climb the ladder and hold a corner of the carpeting to a corner of the wall.

Step 3

Staple the carpet corner in place and then staple the edges. Use plenty of staples throughout the carpet to prevent sagging.

Step 4

Place seaming tape on the edges of each carpeting square.

Step 5

Heat the seaming iron and press it on the seaming tape for 30 seconds.

Step 6

Press the carpet edges down firmly on the seaming tape.

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Step 7

Repeat the process to attain the desired coverage.

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Joe Christos

Based in New Jersey, Joe Christos has experience writing about fitness, finance, gardening and medical equipment. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Kean University, as well as B.A. degrees in film and advertising from Rowan…

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