Searching

Career Exploration

  1. Home

Carpet Installers

Also called: Carpet Installer, Carpet Mechanic, Flooring Installer, Installer

What they do:

Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.

On the job, you would:
  • Inspect the surface to be covered to determine its condition, and correct any imperfections that might show through carpet or cause carpet to wear unevenly.
  • Roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife, following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting.
  • Join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary, by sewing or by using tape with glue and heated carpet iron.
On the job, you'll need:

Business

  • customer service
  • management

Math and Science

  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Engineering and Technology

  • building and construction

Basic Skills

  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Endurance

  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

Physical Strength

  • use your lower back and stomach
  • lift, push, pull, or carry

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Independence
  • Self Control

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Data base user interface and query software

  • Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor
  • Carpet Dealer Management System CDMS

Project management software

  • FIRST Flooring
  • Measure Square FloorEstimate Pro

Video courtesy of CareerOneStop.

Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $45,240

Education

High school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED is usually needed.

Explore More

See other careers in the following industries: