Homeowners love the warmth, sound dampening and luxurious feel of carpet. Yet even the most expensive carpet disappoints if the padding is wrong or the installation is rushed. At CountBricks we use AI-driven blueprint takeoffs, real-time material pricing and on-site voice estimating to make sure every square foot is planned, costed and installed to perfection. This guide explains how to install carpet with padding the professional way, so you understand exactly what our residential teams deliver.
1. Schedule a live voice consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation
2. Upload your floorplan or let our technician create a digital measure
3. Our AI takeoff engine calculates room dimensions, seam locations and waste factors in seconds
4. You receive an interactive estimate with multiple carpet and padding options, each tied to real-time supplier pricing
• Zero guesswork on yardage or trim waste
• Instant comparison of pad thickness, density and R-value
• Labor hours auto-adjust when rooms include stairs, closets or complex cuts
• Carpet rolls cut to measured lengths
• Quality rebond or memory-foam padding (⅜- to ½-inch thick)
• Tack strips pre-scored for concrete or wood subfloors
• Power stretcher and knee kicker
• Seam tape and a hot-melt iron
• Utility knife with fresh blades
• 6-mil vapor barrier if the slab has moisture
CountBricks provides all tools on site and verifies material deliveries through our supplier network the morning of installation.
• Remove old flooring and adhesive
• Check for squeaks and secure loose sheathing
• Vacuum thoroughly—dust under padding invites odor and mold
1. Position strips ⅜ inch from the baseboard
2. Make sure angled pins face the wall
3. Nail to wooden subfloors or use masonry anchors on slabs
Pro Tip: CountBricks technicians stagger joints so seams never align at doorways, preventing weak spots.
• Roll out padding with waffle side down and joints at right angles to future carpet seams
• Butt edges snugly—never overlap
• Staple to the subfloor every 6 inches or use pad tape on concrete
• Trim flush with tack-strip inner edge
1. Carry each pre-cut length into the room, label facing up
2. Align the longest wall first to reduce seams
3. Leave 3 inches excess at perimeter for final trimming
CountBricks deliveries arrive pre-numbered by room, saving up to 30 minutes per install.
• Warm seam tape with a hot-melt iron—keep iron moving to avoid burn marks
• Marry pile directions for an invisible joint
• Use a seam roller while adhesive is soft
1. Set power stretcher head about 6 inches from wall
2. Engage teeth and extend poles toward opposite wall
3. Apply tension until carpet hooks onto tack pins
4. Repeat around the room, alternating directions to balance tension
• Use a wall trimmer or utility knife to cut excess
• Tuck edges neatly under baseboard with a stair tool
• Install metal transitions at hard-surface thresholds
• Moisture meter reading under pad must fall below 12% before sign-off
• Seams inspected under raking light for shadowing
• Power-stretch tension logged into the project record via our mobile app
Vacuum daily for the first week to remove shearing fibers. Place felt pads on furniture feet. Schedule a six-month warranty inspection through CountBricks.com/services to maintain eligibility for our extended wear guarantee.
DIY saves money only when: rooms are simple rectangles and you already own specialty tools. Otherwise, labor mistakes often exceed the installer’s fee. Let CountBricks manage the whole process—from AI measurement to final walkthrough—and enjoy flawless, warranty-protected results.
• AI estimates delivered in minutes, not days
• Transparent, itemized cost breakdowns
• Licensed, background-checked residential crews
• One-year workmanship warranty with optional five-year extension
• Financing options integrated into every proposal
Visit CountBricks.com/consultation or call our live estimating line and experience the fastest, most accurate path to plush, resilient flooring.
When the Rivers family in Reno wanted to replace worn builder-grade carpet, they worried about visible seams and lingering pet odors. CountBricks provided a live voice consultation, uploaded their existing blueprint and produced an AI takeoff in under three minutes. The estimate compared three pad densities and highlighted long-term cost of ownership.
• 520 sq ft of cut-pile PET carpet with 8-lb memory-foam pad
• Seam reduced from four sections to two, thanks to optimized roll direction suggested by our algorithm
• Subfloor sealed with antimicrobial primer to neutralize prior odors
• Installation completed in one day, saving the family two nights of hotel costs
1. Sound transmission dropped by 7 dB, verified with on-site testing
2. Thermal comfort improved—floor surface temperature averaged 3 °F warmer
3. Zero visible seam shadows under morning light inspection
• Choose pad density, not just thickness—an 8-lb pad resists crushing two times better than a 6-lb option
• Always stretch carpet to 1.5 % of length to avoid ripples; CountBricks logs tension values in your client portal
• Schedule annual steam cleaning to keep manufacturer warranties active
If you’re weighing DIY vs. professional install, upload a photo of your room to CountBricks.com/consultation. Our experts will overlay seam maps and padding specs so you can make an informed decision. Whether you wield the knee kicker yourself or let our certified crew handle it, CountBricks brings clarity, speed and craftsmanship to every residential flooring project.
