Question: how to fit axminster carpet?
Answer: Axminster carpet has no stretch in the width, only in the length. For the width just snug the carpet onto the tack strip. Tack stip to be used for Axminster is architectural strip with 3 rows of pins or “Tri Tack” with 3 rows of pins. 1.2 Tack strip must be a minimum of one inch (25mm) wide and 1/4 inch (6mm) thick.