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Jun 26, 2005 | 01:00 PM

original76

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76 carpet installation question

I bought a carpet kit from Al Knoch. I'm installing the rear compartment side carpets first. What I think I'm finding is that I need to trim the carpet to fit. The side carpets seem to be too long and wide. Any with advise and direction?

Jun 26, 2005 | 01:34 PM

Pete76Shark

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When I did mine I had a bunch left over in that area also, just dont trim to much.

Jun 26, 2005 | 01:43 PM

fast idle

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From: glace bay nova scotia

i had to cut very little from mine

Jun 26, 2005 | 03:12 PM

majic1984

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This might help you out a bit.. it helped me see what I needed to do:

http://www.c3sharktank.com/tech2/69carpet/index.html

Jun 26, 2005 | 06:32 PM

original76

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Thanks for the words of advise. Needed the confidence builder. I too cut very little off...when first evaluating installation it appeared that more would need to be trimmed.

Jun 26, 2005 | 06:38 PM

VettePekka

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MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE!!!

Jun 28, 2005 | 03:10 PM

Jay-Dog

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Yep, you need to trim the carpet. Go ahead and cut away. Ditto on the "measure twice cut once" advice. In a pinch, you can sew together scraps if you F#$% up.

Jun 28, 2005 | 03:58 PM

Edzred72

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Trim after install....not before. Just like carpet layers do when they carpet your home. You'll never trim too short that way. Lay it in, smooth out and tuck tight corners as you go...glue in stratigic spots (humps, valleys, stress areas) then trim allowing for small overlaps (rear humps to bottom, storage doors, etc) where necessary. I've carpeted three cars and never trimmed too short that way.
Eddie