my carpet is wrinkled

TFP Admin · August 26, 2006, 10:10 PM

Jackson isn't a member so there is no email info and only members can use the private messaging feature of the forum. Guests can post here without registering but there is a place for them to put a name.

Jerry Thomas · August 27, 2006, 02:28 AM

Why not ask for a simple registration? What if me or someone else stumbled across a post a week later with some helpful new information and no way to contact Jackson.

TFP Admin · August 27, 2006, 02:52 AM

Unfortunately many people who visit DIY forums only come to seek help. When they find the solution they very often do not return. If they find the registration process too difficult or time consuming they may not bother. With no registration requirement we eliminate that issue and make it easier for visitors to ask for help. If they like it well enough here they will register and participate more. Numbers of members, especially those who do not participate, are not as important as the content left on the forums and elsewhere. It's a win-win for both of us.

August 27, 2006, 12:42 PM

Sorry I didnt come back to tell you thanks. The pictures were not exactly like my room but they were very helpfull. I rented the tools on yesterday morning and it took all day to do it but it looks 1000% better than before. I cut my finget on the knife when I pressed down to cut the carpet like in the picture. Its hard to remember to keep the finger behind the sharp edge. Maybe add bandaids to the list of tools. HA! Thakyou for all the help.

Daniel Wachtel · August 27, 2006, 08:23 PM

And that's why I keep Super Glue in my toolbox.

Lo Down · August 27, 2006, 11:35 PM

Super glue has saved more than one white carpet............... I only cut myself when working on white carpet. Super glue rocks!

Lo Down · August 27, 2006, 11:50 PM

Holy smokes Jim............. after seeing that stretching diagram you made up, you certainly don't need us here to confuse the guests. Nice work.

TFP Admin · August 28, 2006, 12:10 AM

Lo Down said

Holy smokes Jim............. after seeing that stretching diagram you made up, you certainly don't need us here to confuse the guests. Nice work.

Mais contraire Mr. Down I know for a fact that Jim McClain does not know everything and makes plenty of mistakes as he already mentioned in this thread. He needs you and everyone else here. In fact I think we all need each other.

I hope that we will be able to offer all of our consumer/diy visitors and members similarly helpful information and advice. This is just one example of successful support. We have many of these in The Professional Forums and I hope we can provide many of these here in the Do-It-Yourself & Consumer forums too.

Steve Olson · August 28, 2006, 07:55 PM

May I ask, (and would you tell) which program you drew that with?
Thanks....
SK

Jim McClain · August 28, 2006, 08:22 PM

Macromedia (now Adobe) FireWorks. It was actually a pretty simple drawing to do with a high end program, but I use the program a lot and it was open, so...

J Jeff Johnson · August 29, 2006, 07:43 AM

100% better is a 100% better I always use to say..... congrats and come back anytime Jackson.

stullis · September 5, 2006, 01:21 AM

Probably didn't do it properly but you bought yourself some more time.
So what did the rental cost and how much time did it actually take you?
Was it worth it?

Jim McClain · September 5, 2006, 02:15 AM

stullis said

Probably didn't do it properly but you bought yourself some more time.

Do you think the directions were faulty? Is there something I can do that might make them better?

Thanks,

Jim

stullis · September 5, 2006, 07:31 PM

I didn't really read through all of your post Jim. Nice job with it though.

Were there any seams that needed to be broken?
Does the hearth cause any problems?
I think someone brought up possible floor vents problems?
Just some issues that may have needed attention.

And finally,
Does an amateur really know how to apply a proper stretch let alone in an area such as that restretch it properly without creating future wrinkle spots? I don't think so but then again many "pros" such as the guy who installed the job in the first place can't handle it either.

When I get a chance I'll reveiw your posts Jim and see if I can offer any suggestions.
Gotta run right now.

Danny Ferguson · September 5, 2006, 07:42 PM

If Jackson wanted to hire a pro, he wouldn't have come here for advice on how to do it. Maybe it was just a quick fix, so he could get rid of an eye sore for now. He might have plans for something different on the floor in the future, and didn't want to put alot of money in it. Were not trying to make him a pro over the internet, just trying to help him is all.