Carpet Installers

Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.

$52,000
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+6% projected 2024–2034
No formal educational credential
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Carpet installers transform bare floors into comfortable, finished spaces by measuring, cutting, and securing carpet in homes, offices, and commercial buildings. They begin each job by removing old flooring if necessary, then preparing the surface to ensure it's clean, level, and ready for installation. Using specialized tools like knee kickers, power stretchers, and seaming irons, they carefully position carpet padding and stretch the carpet tightly across the floor to prevent wrinkles and bunching. Precision matters greatly—installers must calculate exact measurements, match patterns at seams, and cut around doorways, corners, and obstacles to create a seamless appearance.

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