Who invented the carpet knee kicker?

So Charbel, an engineer, thought about this a bit, and invented the knee-less carpet kicker.

Is a knee kicker the same as a carpet stretcher?

Professional carpet installers should use both a knee kicker and a power stretcher. So, what’s the difference? A power stretcher is a long tool that stretches from one side of the room to the other. A knee kicker is a smaller tool, generally used to stretch a carpet in a small space, like in a closet or on stairs.

What is the purpose of stretching carpet?

Carpet stretching smooths the wrinkles out of the carpet and prevents soil and dust from settling in the uneven areas, which slows its deterioration. Skilled carpet technicians can also re-attach the carpet to the tack strip where needed to ensure it is properly fastened along the edges.

What can you use instead of a carpet stretcher?

knee kicker
Your knee kicker will work similar to a professional carpet stretcher. On your hands and knees, connect the prongged point of the tool to the carpet around the outside section of your carpet and sharpley “knee” the padded section to stretch your carpet.

What is a carpet knee kicker?

Knee kickers apply tension using a kick of the knee to the back of the tool. They are used to tension carpet in smaller spaces, such as closets, staircases, and rooms up to 10 feet (3.0 m) square. Failure to properly stretch carpet during installation can lead to the formation of wrinkles over time.

What can I use instead of a knee kicker?

Steps to Installing Carpet Without A Knee Kicker

Tack strips.
Utility knife.
Workman’s gloves.
Staple gun.
Carpeting.
Carpet padding.

Can you install carpet with just a knee kicker?

Stretch the carpet with the knee kicker tool and pull the carpet towards the outer edges of the carpet, away from the starting point. The knee kicker works like the carpet stretcher but requires you to be on your hands and knees. The knee kicker works best for small rooms or hallways no wider or longer than 12 feet.

When should carpet be stretched?

A carpet with no cuts or damage can still require a stretching. If you look down at the carpet, it may have visible lumps and wrinkles from years of use. For example, moving a long-standing piece of heavy furniture to another area can cause the carpet to warp in the original area.

How do you know if your carpet needs stretching?

Insert an awl tool into the center of the carpet and raise it up approximately one inch from the floor. Remove the tool and let the carpet fall back into place. The carpet should snap quickly back into place. If it doesn’t, you need to stretch your carpet.

Who is the inventor of the Triforce carpet stretcher?

This past June our owner, Robert, flew out to Mound House, Nevada to visit Mario Garzanelli, the inventor of the TriFORCE Carpet Stretcher . This past week Mario came out to visit our company here in Phoenix. Mario runs his family owned business which is the only manufacturer of carpet stretchers in the United States.

Who is the only manufacturer of carpet stretchers in the US?

Mario runs his family owned business which is the only manufacturer of carpet stretchers in the United States. At just 15 years old, Mario, learned to lay carpet using a device you hit with your knee and after 60 years of installing carpet by “kicking” the stretcher, he was left with knee and hip injuries.

Who was the first person to invent carpet?

He continued to devote his life to innovation — 35 separate patents were issued to him between 1839 and 1876. Bigelow introduced the first broadloom carpet in 1877. The power loom with Jacquard mechanism was developed in 1849, and Brussels carpet was first manufactured by the Clinton Company of Massachusetts.

How old was Mario when he invented the Triforce stretcher?

At just 15 years old, Mario, learned to lay carpet using a device you hit with your knee and after 60 years of installing carpet by “kicking” the stretcher, he was left with knee and hip injuries. Looking for a better way he invented the TriFORCE stretcher which is safer and faster.