??cutting holes in carpet??
03-17-2010 | 08:38 PM
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??cutting holes in carpet??
anyone come up w/ a nice tool to cut the holes for things like seatbelt anchors etc. In new carpet?
03-17-2010 | 09:09 PM
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From: Geyserville, CA
You'll have to use a knife. If you use any kind of circular tool it risks grabbing a strand and pulling it out of the backing. Ask me how I know...
03-17-2010 | 09:24 PM
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From: Tacoma, WA
Use a razor knife, or a really nice hobby knife.
03-17-2010 | 09:28 PM
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From: Charlotte, NC
I just use a razor and cut a small X... dont try to cut a circle.
03-17-2010 | 09:33 PM
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Ok that sounds like a good way to do it, thanks!
03-17-2010 | 09:35 PM
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From: nevada city
Also, take a little bit of Elmers glue and seal the edges. This keeps the cut edges from fraying.
??cutting holes in carpet??
