Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear

Roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife, following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting

Install carpet on some floors using adhesive, following prescribed method

Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges with a wall trimmer

Take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed

Join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary by sewing or by using tape with glue and heated carpet iron

Stretch carpet to align with walls and ensure a smooth surface, pressing carpet in place and securing it to hold carpet in place

Inspect the surface to be covered to determine its condition, and correct any imperfections that might show through carpet or cause carpet to wear unevenly