Carpeting question (installing, bathroom, kitchen, apartment)

[Sprawling_Homeowner]

I am required to have carpet cover most of my newly purchased apartment. This means I need to buy carpet and install it.

I have never done this, have no experience; don't know what tools I might need, let alone how long it takes.

It's a small 1 bedroom apartment; the bedroom already has carpet. The whole apartment is between 600-700 square feet. The bathroom, kitchen, and foyer area (area right by the front door, coat closet) need no carpet.

Suggestions, advice? Thanks!

[rowlett mom]

I would check with a surplus carpet store, find a good remnant and for a little extra money they would also install it for you. Installing carpet is not an easy task. You have to stretch it to get the right look. Good luck!

[johnrex62]

With no experience, I would strongly suggest hiring someone to do the installation. There is nothing more trashy than a wrinkled, saggy carpet in my opinion.

[jhlcomp]

Here's another idea. Get carpeting that goes from wall to wall and have all four sides finished. A carpet store can do this for you. I did this when I moved into an apartment years ago. I went to a carpet store that specialize in wall-to-wall and they finished the sides. They delivered it, I unrolled my carpets and presto wall to wall without being wall-to-wall tucked under baseboards carpeting.

This way you will be able to comply with the condo requirements and save yourself a few headaches. :-)