Roberts R10523 Rolling Carpet Tucker allows the installer to tuck carpets upto5x faster than a conventional method.

For example, to ensure the installation runs smoothly, it’s important to make sure you have enough carpet underlay for the job. Not only does it enhance the look and feel of your new flooring, it also improves the level of underfoot comfort. Trading for over 40 years, Key Flooring Wholesale is a family run independent wholesaler that supplies flooring products to the trade. If you’re ready to invest in underlay for your new flooring, take the first step today, and use our carpet measurement calculator to work out how much you need.If you are replacing your laminate flooring - as part of a makeover of your property, or to replace poorly installed or poor condition laminate flooring - removing the old laminate flooring and fitting the new one can be a DIY job. Linoleum is a flooring material made from linseed oil, pine resin, ground cork dust, sawdust, and mineral fillers like calcium carbonate. It acts as a shock absorber, protecting the carpet from daily wear and tear and extending its lifespan by up to 50%. This will guide you step-by-step through the process and offers lots of useful tips and advice on how to achieve the best results. This can be achieved by carefully measuring the room and using the accurate flooring calculator above to work out the total surface area.

First and foremost, a high-quality carpet kicker – such as the Roberts Professional Extendable Knee Kicker – is an absolute essential. Even if you have no previous experience in this area, most new carpet underlays are relatively easy to fit – especially if you use the right tools and guidance.

The Carpet Tucker is a multi wheeled carpet tucker that allows the carpet fitter to adjust the wheel depth based on the carpet being fitted.

OLFA blades undergo an advanced production process that results in excellent sharpness and long life.In theory, high-quality carpet underlay can last for up to 25 years – but the older it gets, the less effective it becomes. As well as all of this, we also aim to offer technical support provided by not only ourselves but, our current suppliers.

The Delphin knife is the most popular knife among floor fitters for its unique shape and durability. From Roberts to Sweeney Todd Blades, our massive selection of carpet cutting tools allows for the easy and neat installation of your carpet – no matter the experience level. Most products will be delivered via third party courier (Royal Mail, UPS, APC, DX), depending on the weight, size and product value. The design of this tool is fantastic, with a square edge just right for carpet tucking and a rounded edge helpful when working on stairs. With this in mind, it’s usually a good idea to invest in new underlay each time you replace your carpet or laminate.

Then, when you’re ready to start the actual installation, we recommend checking out our beginner’s guide on ‘ how to lay carpet underlay’.