Unpopular take: I think pre-stretching carpet is overrated

I had a job last month in a house off Route 9 in Clifton Park where the homeowner insisted I pre-stretch the carpet before installation. I pushed back but gave in. Well, the carpet ended up with wrinkles after a week and I had to go back and fix it for free. Unless it's super thick carpet like a 60-ounce plush, pre-stretching just messes with the backing tension. Am I the only one who skips this step on standard residential jobs?

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the_dylan1mo ago

Man, I've learned that lesson the hard way too.

umabailey1mo ago

Are we really acting like learning a lesson the hard way is some huge life-changing event? Half the time people say that and it just means they got a parking ticket or their boyfriend didn't text back. Honestly, most of us are just bumping into stuff and moving on.