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acountis
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| Joined: 03/09
Posted: 03/10/10
03:59 PM
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Could a household steam cleaner be used to get carpet to flatten out sufficiently for installation? The ol' sitting in the sun thing helped a bit, but I feel like I should iron it, or maybe apply steam to the back. Thanks!
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SMART67
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Posted: 03/11/10
08:00 AM
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Steam won't hurt it any. Heat and dampness should get you the result you're seeking. Sometimes, even hot summer sun doesn't help. It's a good idea to let carpet sit open for a few days prior to installation. Steam will make it flexible.
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jlg2002
Guru
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Posted: 03/12/10
01:56 PM
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When I was younger and still working in the garage, I used to work next door to an upholsterer. He had a commercial version of a steamer that the used for seat covers, roof trim and any thing else that need to be stretched or de-wrinkled. Your proposal seems like a good idea (but try not to get the carpet too wet or you could have a mold/mildew issue to contend with).jlg
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Jbirch
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Posted: 03/12/10
03:48 PM
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Just put it in. Gravity and floor mats will eventually smooth the carpet out real fine. I put my new carpet kit in and it looked kinda lumpy for a few days but after that everything smoothed out just fine.
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