Description
Use hand tools and handheld or table-mounted cutters to measure, mark, and cut carpet rolls and tiles to specified sizes and patterns, prepare pieces for installation, and trim edges for proper fit and finish.
- • Read work orders and floor plans to determine dimensions, cut locations, pattern match, and quantities.
- • Unroll and lay out carpet on cutting tables or floors.
- • Mark cutting lines with chalk, squares, rules, straightedges, and templates.
- • Position materials to maximize yield and align pattern and pile direction.
- • Cut and trim carpet and padding using knives, shears, slitting tools, and table-mounted cutters.
- • Lower cutting wheels or knife blades to cut rolls to specified widths and lengths.
- • Adjust guides and stops to control cut widths and depths.
- • Trim edges, cutouts, and irregular shapes for vents, posts, stairs, and doorways.
- • Seal, tape, or heat-bond cut edges to prevent fraying as required.
- • Inspect carpet for defects, dye variations, stains, or damage; mark or discard flawed sections.
- • Count, bundle, and label cut pieces.
- • Mark job numbers, room names, sizes, pile direction, and dye lot information on pieces.
- • Stack or roll cut items and load them on racks, carts, or trucks.
- • Clean work surfaces and remove scrap; maintain a safe, organized cutting area.
- • Replace or sharpen blades and maintain cutting tools.
- • Transport materials to storage or staging areas using carts.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
