When hanging carpet on a wall, determine if it will be a permanent or temporary fixture, and if a large or small section of wall will be carpeted. Figure out what type of carpet will be hung, and what material the walls consists of, as different applications will require different methods. Using a staple gun to hold the carpet to the wall will ensure that it will stay in position, and that it can be easily removed. Staples from a staple gun will penetrate wood as well as gypsum board. Concrete installation may require glue or hanging hardware designed for masonry walls.
Instructions
1. Using a tape measure, determine the height and width of the carpet. To ensure a straight cut, use a chalk box to snap lines on the underside of the carpet. Next, use a utility knife to cut the carpet.
2. Hold the carpet in place on the wall to ensure that it is the right fit before hanging. Have one or more people help you hold the carpet to ensure that the carpet hangs flat against the wall.
3. Using a staple gun, attach the entire top edge of the carpet to the wall. Place the staples a few inches apart. Make sure to pull the carpet fibers to the side so that the staples only penetrate the carpet base.
4. Pull the carpet down and staple the entire bottom edge to the wall. The staples should be placed a few inches apart to ensure a secure hold. Make sure that there are no wrinkles in the center of the carpet.
5. Using a staple gun, attach the left and right sides of the carpet to the wall. Next, staple the center of the carpet to the wall.
6. When the carpet has been hung and stapled to the wall, cut out any places where an outlet or window is present. Once the opening is cut out, add extra staples around the outer edges of the opening to ensure that the carpet will stay in place.
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