Carpeting is one of the most popular flooring choices for homes and businesses due to its comfort, durability, and wide range of colors and styles. While most people think of carpeting as permanent, it can be stretched to cover a larger area or compensate for shrinkage.
The stretching process involves loosening the carpet's backing and attaching it to a new piece of padding. This's then pulled tight and secured in place. After the carpet has been stretched, it will need to be trimmed to fit the new area. While stretching the carpet is not an easy task, a professional installer can do it with the proper tools and experience.