Fitting underlay!

[a1ex2001]

I’m in the process of fitting some cloud 9 11mm underlay in a couple of rooms and I’m struggling to get a neat cut my Stanley knife even with a brand new branded blade doesn’t want to cut it. Am I missing a trick is there a better tool or blade for this? I’ve never had a problem in the past but have only fitted thinner rubber backed stuff!

 

[Mason-]

Most carpet fitters used hooked blades. Maybe give those a go.

 

[a1ex2001]

Might give it a go! I’m not bothered if it’s not perfect but it feels like it shouldn’t be this hard!

 

[Semple]

Hmm I can't recall it being that difficult to cut through. I suppose it's pretty thick stuff, so you might have to cut and then go over again to get through it.

I actually wonder if you'd be better off with some heavy duty scissors.

 

[Mysterae_]

Hmm I can't recall it being that difficult to cut through. I suppose it's pretty thick stuff, so you might have to cut and then go over again to get through it.

I actually wonder if you'd be better off with some heavy duty scissors.

I agree, look for carpet scissors or shears on Amazon, they'll make light work of it.

 

[a1ex2001]

Thanks all, scissors might be worth a look I gave a whole house to do so small investments in tools aren’t a problem! Had more luck the afternoon by being more positive and confident with the knife if that makes sense, it’s been years since I did this last!

 

[Cods-Nostril]

Use a heavy straight edge to squash it a bit, I find it easier to cut then.

 

[theone8181]

I fitting some thick stuff recently (might even have been 12mm). I used a new blade and just had to go over the cut twice, could get maybe 3/4s of the way through on the first cut.