What it pays
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Half of all Carpet Installers in the U.S. earn more than $50,340 a year — the middle 80% land between $35,450 and $82,140. About 13,780 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Carpet Installers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Craft and related trades workers earn about ₹16,825 a month on average — around ₹2.0 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$50,340typical pay / year
13,780people in this work
$82,140+top 10% earn
₹2.0 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Make2
Shear carpet for perfect fit
+Shear the fitted carpet along the final stretch where the hearth meets the threshold so the edge sits flush,…
Shear carpet for perfect fit
+Shear the fitted carpet along the final stretch where the hearth meets the threshold so the edge sits flush, use a straight cut to remove waviness, tuck the trimmed edge into the gap and staple the seam to hold before final seam rolling.
The tools that do the workFIRST Flooringjob descriptionsO*NET
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Measure and cut carpet to fit
+Measure the longest run and perpendicular widths, transfer marks to the carpet, cut with a straight edge…
Measure and cut carpet to fit
+Measure the longest run and perpendicular widths, transfer marks to the carpet, cut with a straight edge allowing three quarters inch for seams, verify orientation of pile, then carry the cut piece into place and seam it to the adjacent section.
The tools that do the workMeasure Square FloorEstimate Projob descriptionsO*NET
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Fixing2
Correct surface imperfections
+Scan the patio slab and sand down high spots, grind out hairline cracks, fill depressions with cementitious…
Correct surface imperfections
+Scan the patio slab and sand down high spots, grind out hairline cracks, fill depressions with cementitious patch, then broom-finish the surface so the pavers will sit level and the underlayment bonds evenly.
The tools that do the workAutodesk AutoCADjob descriptionsO*NET
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Remove old carpets
+Strip out the room by cutting and rolling the old carpet into manageable sections, pull up tack strips with a…
Remove old carpets
+Strip out the room by cutting and rolling the old carpet into manageable sections, pull up tack strips with a pry bar, scrape adhesive residue from the subfloor, and bag debris so the floor is ready for inspection and underlayment prep.
The tools that do the workCarpet Dealer Management System CDMSjob descriptionsO*NET
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Keeping the record2
Measure rooms and draw specifications
+Walk each room, record wall-to-wall dimensions and door reveals, note obstructions and thresholds, draw…
Measure rooms and draw specifications
+Walk each room, record wall-to-wall dimensions and door reveals, note obstructions and thresholds, draw scaled room specs showing seam locations and nap direction, then print the layout sheets for the installation crew.
The tools that do the workAutodesk AutoCADjob descriptionsO*NET
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Cut carpets to size
+Measure the room twice, mark carpet runs and seam positions, cut and fit carpet to wall edges and doorways…
Cut carpets to size
+Measure the room twice, mark carpet runs and seam positions, cut and fit carpet to wall edges and doorways leaving correct excess for stretching, finish edges at thresholds, and note any adhesives or underlay needed for the invoice and client sign‑off.
The tools that do the workMeasure Square FloorEstimate ProESCOjob descriptions
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The daily work15
Cut and bind material.
+Cut the patio pavers to fit the curved planter edge, bind the cut pieces into one crate with strapping and…
Cut and bind material.
+Cut the patio pavers to fit the curved planter edge, bind the cut pieces into one crate with strapping and label Fragile, then stack on the delivery pallet so the crane team can lift without shifting by tomorrow morning.
The tools that do the workeTakeoffO*NET
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Provide quotes based on room size
+Measure the 12-by-16 sunroom, calculate material and labour for a sand-setting flagstone job with two men for…
Provide quotes based on room size
+Measure the 12-by-16 sunroom, calculate material and labour for a sand-setting flagstone job with two men for one day, produce a customer quote showing line items and a three-week availability window, and send to Mark at 45 High Street by Friday.
The tools that do the workMeasure Square FloorEstimate Projob descriptions
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Order stock from warehouse
+Order thirty 24-by-12 bullnose coping stones, two bags of polymeric sand, and six boxes of edge restraint…
Order stock from warehouse
+Order thirty 24-by-12 bullnose coping stones, two bags of polymeric sand, and six boxes of edge restraint from the downtown warehouse, request delivery next Tuesday before 8am, and note the job number 3321 for charge-back.
The tools that do the workFIRST Flooringjob descriptions
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Arrange installation date with clients
+Confirm installation for the Maple Drive patio with homeowner Lisa Reynolds for Thursday 10am, reserve the…
Arrange installation date with clients
+Confirm installation for the Maple Drive patio with homeowner Lisa Reynolds for Thursday 10am, reserve the crew, note her driveway access restrictions and that the slab needs hand-tamping, and send a reminder with arrival window two days before.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Officejob descriptions
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Trim carpet along wall edges
+Trim the turf edge along the retaining wall so the seam sits under the coping, bevel the turf to 45 degrees,…
Trim carpet along wall edges
+Trim the turf edge along the retaining wall so the seam sits under the coping, bevel the turf to 45 degrees, secure with galvanized staples every 6 inches, and clean the work area for the client walk-through today.
The tools that do the workFocus Floor Coveringjob descriptions
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Sketch room layout for installation
+Sketch a layout of the back garden showing the 18-by-12 seating area, two stepped planters, and the path,…
Sketch room layout for installation
+Sketch a layout of the back garden showing the 18-by-12 seating area, two stepped planters, and the path, mark cut lines and drainage falls, dimension each run and print one copy for the crew and one for procurement.
The tools that do the workAutodesk AutoCADjob descriptions
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Fit carpet seams
+Fit the carpet seams in the living room off Pine Street so the pile direction matches, trim and tuck edges…
Fit carpet seams
+Fit the carpet seams in the living room off Pine Street so the pile direction matches, trim and tuck edges under transition strips, hand-stitch any joins over the high-traffic path, and check seams are flat and invisible before the crew leaves at 4pm.
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Inspect construction supplies
+Inspect the construction supplies on the site trailer at 8:30am: verify quantity and condition of tack…
Inspect construction supplies
+Inspect the construction supplies on the site trailer at 8:30am: verify quantity and condition of tack strips, seam tape, adhesives and underlayments against the material list, photograph any damaged items, and log shortages so procurement can order replacements by noon.
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Prepare the surface
+Level the patio base, remove loose debris, compact the subgrade to a firm uniform surface, check slopes to…
Prepare the surface
+Level the patio base, remove loose debris, compact the subgrade to a firm uniform surface, check slopes to drain at 1/8 inch per foot, and lay three-quarter inch crushed stone to 4 inches thickness before compacting again for paver bedding tomorrow.
The tools that do the workMeasure Square FloorEstimate ProESCO
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Work ergonomically
+Set up the day with knee pads, a rolling mortar board, and a long-handled tamper; plan lifts under 50 pounds,…
Work ergonomically
+Set up the day with knee pads, a rolling mortar board, and a long-handled tamper; plan lifts under 50 pounds, rotate tasks every hour, keep tools at hip height to avoid bending, and brief the crew on posture and breaks before starting the patio edge.
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Finish carpet edges
+Trim and tuck the carpet edge at the threshold, stretch with a knee kicker to eliminate ripples, glue down a…
Finish carpet edges
+Trim and tuck the carpet edge at the threshold, stretch with a knee kicker to eliminate ripples, glue down a neat 2 inch seam, and install a metal transition strip secured with 1 inch screws so the edge cannot lift under foot traffic.
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Place carpet
+Lay out the carpet run, align seams with room sightlines, lightly tack one edge, stretch across with a power…
Place carpet
+Lay out the carpet run, align seams with room sightlines, lightly tack one edge, stretch across with a power stretcher to 1/8 inch slack, trim excess with a carpet knife, and secure tack strip and seam tape so seams remain invisible under traffic.
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Follow health and safety procedures in construction
+Hold a toolbox talk reviewing PPE, dust control, manual handling limits, and emergency exit routes; set…
Follow health and safety procedures in construction
+Hold a toolbox talk reviewing PPE, dust control, manual handling limits, and emergency exit routes; set exclusion zones, ensure respirators and goggles are used for cutting, and log the attendance and any site hazards before work continues.
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Prepare floor for underlayment
+Prepare the concrete slab in Suite 2B: sweep and vacuum, fill cracks and feather edges with polymer patch,…
Prepare floor for underlayment
+Prepare the concrete slab in Suite 2B: sweep and vacuum, fill cracks and feather edges with polymer patch, confirm level within 3 mm over 2 metres, apply primer for underlayment adhesion, and allow full cure before underlayment tomorrow.
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Focus floor covering
+Log today's site survey and material takeoffs under focus floor covering, record measured slab dimensions,…
Focus floor covering
+Log today's site survey and material takeoffs under focus floor covering, record measured slab dimensions, proposed paver layout, and delivery window so the crew can prep base work Monday morning.
The tools that do the workFocus Floor CoveringO*NET
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