Carpet Cutters, Trimmers & Shears

Pro Tip: For most residential installations, you need a combination of these: a cutter for dividing the roll, a wall trimmer for the edges, and shears for stair work and detailing.

Carpet cutters, trimmers, and shears have different functions during carpet installation: Cutters make straight, rough cuts, trimmers produce precise, flush edge cuts against walls, and shears are used for detailed, on-the-spot trimming or cutting pile. Here’s a quick summary:

Carpet Cutters are designed for heavy-duty, fast cutting to size, often used during the initial installation phase. They are best for straight cuts and splitting carpets.

Carpet Trimmers are used to cut the excess carpet away from the walls. They slide along the wall, providing a precise, consistent edge to create a flawless finish.

Carpet Shears, also known as Napping Shears, are high-leverage, heavy-duty scissors for precision, detailed work rather than long, straight cuts.

All three are designed to provide clean, accurate, and straight cuts through thick or specialized flooring materials. They are engineered to cut the backing without damaging surrounding carpet fibers or the underlying floor.