Roberts Carpet Tools Safe Tuk Carpet Tucker 10-522

Product Information

Ideal for installing carpet behind grippers for a rolled-edge finish, setting carpet into tack strips for stairs and creasing carpeting along wall lines. It acts as a shock absorber, protecting the carpet from daily wear and tear and extending its lifespan by up to 50%. The Rolling Carpet Tucker allows the professional installer to tuck 5 times faster than conventional methods.

You’ll also need a sturdy hammer, a stapler to hold the carpet in place, carpet shears, and a sharp carpet knife – allowing you to cut and trim the carpet edges precisely and create a fantastic finish. Then, when you’re ready to start the actual installation, we recommend checking out our beginner’s guide on ‘ how to lay carpet underlay’. OLFA blades undergo an advanced production process that results in excellent sharpness and long life.

With this in mind, it’s usually a good idea to invest in new underlay each time you replace your carpet or laminate. The design of this tool is fantastic, with a square edge just right for carpet tucking and a rounded edge helpful when working on stairs. This can be used to stretch the carpet into place, removing any unwanted lumps and bumps, whilst also making the process of installation much simpler. As long as you’re prepared and have the right carpet fittings tools, the job will be done in no time. In theory, high-quality carpet underlay can last for up to 25 years – but the older it gets, the less effective it becomes.

For example, to ensure the installation runs smoothly, it’s important to make sure you have enough carpet underlay for the job.

For more information on how to lay carpet and use these carpet tools correctly, it may be worth checking out our step-by-step beginner’s guide.