skillfactor-pipeline/skills/carpet-fitter/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — carpet fitter

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 47-2041.00 (Carpet Installers).

Task statements

• [Core] Clean up before and after installation, including vacuuming carpet and discarding remnant pieces.
• [Core] Join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary, by sewing or by using tape with glue and heated carpet iron.
• [Core] Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges with a wall trimmer.
• [Core] Inspect the surface to be covered to determine its condition, and correct any imperfections that might show through carpet or cause carpet to wear unevenly.
• [Core] Roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife, following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting.
• [Core] Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.
• [Core] Stretch carpet to align with walls and ensure a smooth surface, and press carpet in place over tack strips or use staples, tape, tacks or glue to hold carpet in place.
• [Core] Take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed.
• [Core] Cut carpet padding to size and install padding, following prescribed method.
• [Core] Install carpet on some floors using adhesive, following prescribed method.
• [Core] Nail tack strips around area to be carpeted or use old strips to attach edges of new carpet.
• [Core] Fasten metal treads across door openings or where carpet meets flooring to hold carpet in place.
• [Core] Measure, cut and install tackless strips along the baseboard or wall.
• [Core] Draw building diagrams and record dimensions.
• [Core] Move furniture from area to be carpeted and remove old carpet and padding.
• [Core] Cut and bind material.

Detailed work activities

• Clean work sites.
• Create construction or installation diagrams.
• Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
• Estimate materials requirements for projects.
• Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.
• Install carpet or flooring.
• Mark reference points on construction materials.
• Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
• Measure work site dimensions.
• Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs.
• Prepare surfaces for finishing.
• Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
• Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
• Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.