Floor layers use a similar process when laying linoleum. Rather than tacking down linoleum, they glue it to the floor. When installing carpets in large rooms, installers sometimes need to attach two or more pieces together to cover the space. They either sew the pieces together or join them with special tape. When sewing, carpet layers use a large needle and special thread.
Carpet layers use glue and staples when carpeting certain areas.
For example, they use staples to keep carpet in place on stairs. In establishments where carpets receive a lot of use, carpet layers usually glue carpets and pads to the floor. Carpet and floor installers use hand tools, such as hammers, drills, staple guns, carpet knives, and rubber mallets. They also use special carpet laying tools, such as carpet shears, knee kickers, wall trimmers, heat irons, and power stretchers. Floor and Carpet Layers is in the Building and Construction Career Cluster.