A authentic Well-known member Joined Feb 15, 2010 Messages 81 Reaction score 0 Location Grand Island, NE Apr 27, 2010 #1 How much space do you suggest to leave around the edge of floors and decks for a nice snug fit, once carpet is wrapped around?
How much space do you suggest to leave around the edge of floors and decks for a nice snug fit, once carpet is wrapped around?
dyeguy1212 Well-known member Joined Apr 13, 2009 Messages 2,485 Reaction score 0 Location Top of the Food Chain Apr 27, 2010 #2 Depends on the carpet... you're best off measuring yourself. I left 1/8" on each side and it was a pretty snug fit.
Depends on the carpet... you're best off measuring yourself. I left 1/8" on each side and it was a pretty snug fit.
UtahBassKicker Well-known member Joined Mar 21, 2010 Messages 310 Reaction score 0 Location Southern Utah Apr 27, 2010 #3 The carpet I used needed 1/8 in. for each time it wrapped around an edge. So, let's say, if you did a split bench you would want a total of 1/2 in. of extra space for carpet.
The carpet I used needed 1/8 in. for each time it wrapped around an edge. So, let's say, if you did a split bench you would want a total of 1/2 in. of extra space for carpet.
A authentic Well-known member Joined Feb 15, 2010 Messages 81 Reaction score 0 Location Grand Island, NE Apr 27, 2010 #4 Thanks guys. It's pretty thin stuff, 1/8" seems about right.