Cutting Holes in Carpet
#1
Cutting Holes in Carpet
I'm installing my new carpet and I need to cut holes for the seat bolts and seat belt bolts and dimmer switch. Is there an easier/cleaner way to do it other than cutting an "x" with a sharp hobby knife? I'd like to cut a clean hole, but am not aware of a tool that will do so.
#4
I can't make very good round holes with a razor knife. Especially that small. I know that no one will ever see it once the seats and seatbelts are in, but it would bug me. Stupid, I know.
#5
#7
Arch punches are what you seek. Not sure they are available singly. I use them on carpet because I'm **** about some (many?) things. I slip a 2x4 under the carpet (& pad), sight my spot, adjust slightly for the carpet sitting flat if stud sticking up & strike w/ hammer into the wood.
I like the results w/ this technique.
I like the results w/ this technique.
#8
Arch punches are what you seek. Not sure they are available singly. I use them on carpet because I'm **** about some (many?) things. I slip a 2x4 under the carpet (& pad), sight my spot, adjust slightly for the carpet sitting flat if stud sticking up & strike w/ hammer into the wood.
I like the results w/ this technique.
I like the results w/ this technique.
#9
If you really want perfectly circlular holes, you can take the soldering iron method a step further and sharpen the end on a 1/2" or 1"(whatever size you need) copper pipe and heat it up with a torch. Common propane torch would work fine. Not sure if a heat gun would get it hot enough but it may be worth a try if you don't have a torch.
Also, _IF_ your old carpet was the original carpet, look closely at how it was cut at the feet for the seats. They didn't just cut holes, round or square. If I recall, they made a T or H shaped cut so that the carpet lays down flat around the feet.
Also, _IF_ your old carpet was the original carpet, look closely at how it was cut at the feet for the seats. They didn't just cut holes, round or square. If I recall, they made a T or H shaped cut so that the carpet lays down flat around the feet.
#10
If you really want perfectly circlular holes, you can take the soldering iron method a step further and sharpen the end on a 1/2" or 1"(whatever size you need) copper pipe and heat it up with a torch. Common propane torch would work fine. Not sure if a heat gun would get it hot enough but it may be worth a try if you don't have a torch.
Also, _IF_ your old carpet was the original carpet, look closely at how it was cut at the feet for the seats. They didn't just cut holes, round or square. If I recall, they made a T or H shaped cut so that the carpet lays down flat around the feet.
Also, _IF_ your old carpet was the original carpet, look closely at how it was cut at the feet for the seats. They didn't just cut holes, round or square. If I recall, they made a T or H shaped cut so that the carpet lays down flat around the feet.
#11
When I installed the carpet in my Jaguar I used a hole saw with a high speed drill - worked perfectly with a nice round hole. I identified the center with a punch and drilled from the BACK SIDE onto a 2x4 so I didn't turn it into a ball of yarn.
#13
I was told years ago when I did my first carpet install not to cut an actual hole, but just make a straight slit cut with the blade, or an 'H' if necessary to pull the flaps away to the sides of where the seat mounts, etc. would be. Bolts and studs could be worked through the cut. If you mess up and get it in the wrong place, the slit is pretty much invisible in your new carpet. This saved me a couple times!
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