{"title":"Carpet Cutters, Trimmers \u0026 Shears","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For most residential installations, you need a combination of these: a \u003cstrong\u003ecutter \u003c\/strong\u003efor dividing the roll, a \u003cstrong\u003ewall trimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e for the edges, and \u003cstrong\u003eshears \u003c\/strong\u003efor stair work and detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpet 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carpet-cutters-trimmers-shears?filter.product_type=Cutters\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarpet Cutters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carpet-cutters-trimmers-shears?filter.product_type=Trimmers\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarpet Trimmers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carpet-cutters-trimmers-shears?filter.product_type=Shears\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarpet Shears\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, also known as Napping Shears, are high-leverage, heavy-duty scissors for precision, detailed work rather than long, straight cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/collections\/Carpet-Cutters-Trimmers-and-Shears_2500x651px.jpg?v=1781821783","url":"https:\/\/shopqep.com\/collections\/carpet-cutters-trimmers-shears.oembed","provider":"shopQEP.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}