Carpet Stretching Gear

[Charlie Lyman]

I have been stretching carpet for 18 years. We make a ton of money doing it. I have the Tri-force. I was one that beta tested it. Its a good tool, but its "a" tool, not "the" tool. I rarely use it, but I keep it on my van just in case. Take a class. Repairs and stretching will open the door for many high dollar jobs. It's not unusual for us to get a $1200-$1500 dollar job to stretch and clean a place. When someone gets a quote for $15K or more for new carpet, they will gladly pay for a stretch and clean, especially if the carpet is in good shape still.

 

[icleancarpetz]

I have been stretching carpet for 18 years. We make a ton of money doing it. I have the Tri-force. I was one that beta tested it. Its a good tool, but its "a" tool, not "the" tool. I rarely use it, but I keep it on my van just in case. Take a class. Repairs and stretching will open the door for many high dollar jobs. It's not unusual for us to get a $1200-$1500 dollar job to stretch and clean a place. When someone gets a quote for $15K or more for new carpet, they will gladly pay for a stretch and clean, especially if the carpet is in good shape still.

Investing in the right tools is ultra important. Im finding as i go along there is always ‘another tool’ that will help repairs a bit easier and better results.
When i first began the repair journey, i was nervous as can be. Sometimes scared to take on a repair. After a few mistakes and determination, now i look at repairs and say to myself, yes i can fix that.

I agree, ‘a tool not the tool’. They are all important and have their place.

 

[hogjowl]

I don’t even like moving furniture to clean. I certainly hated moving out a whole room of furniture to stretch. I still have all the tools. I just no longer have the will to use them.

 

[icleancarpetz]

I don’t even like moving furniture to clean. I certainly hated moving out a whole room of furniture to stretch. I still have all the tools. I just no longer have the will to use them.

I here you.

There are ways to work around most furniture.

 

[hogjowl]

I never developed that skill

 

[SamIam]

I have been wanting to practice carpet stretching in safe places and eventually offer it to some of our clients. I've been doing some research and thought that one of the innovative Tri-Force stretchers would be good being compact to carry around in my truck and useful even in tight quarters.

However somebody with more experience recommended I just go with a power stretcher as they are tried and true. Not sure which direction to go, but there is a Crain 500 Single Case Stretcher in good shape available locally about $300 less than retail. Do you guys think that is a versatile and sufficient tool to grab that will serve me in most spaces aside from narrow hallways?

This is the product

No. 500 Single Case Stretcher - Crain Tools

No. 500 Single Case Stretcher The No. 500 fixed head stretcher comes with a push-button locking power handle, Auto-Lok tube, 3 extension tube sections, 1 transfer tube section, and a folding tail block. The Auto-Lok tube provides fast length adjustments in flexible increments. The tubes adjust...

craintools.com

Any tips are appreciated, thanks!

In bought a crane Jr power stretcher years ago, I also I believe won at auction the triforce attachment.

I only use the power stretcher, I'm a spaz and just don't care for the triforce

 

[SamIam]

I never developed that skill

Me neither, it has to be a small pull only or it's gathering on heavy furniture.

 

[jessi]

I don’t even like moving furniture to clean. I certainly hated moving out a whole room of furniture to stretch. I still have all the tools. I just no longer have the will to use them.

Can I have your tools when you retire

 

[hogjowl]

Brady’s already claimed them.