I've just ordered a carpet from CarpetRight for my landing/staircase/hall and, having spoken to my intended fitter, would like the carpet width to be cut in two as not only will this mean I can collect the carpet myself but it will also save having to do this in the potentially awkard-bugger shape of a hallway. Unfortunately, CarpetRight have said they are unable to do this for me however they will allow use of their massive warehouse/backroom if me or my fitter wish to lay it out and chop it on collection.
The fitter is unable to collect the carpet and so this leaves me with two options - pay to get it delivered (and the fitter will chop it in the hall) or I go to CarpetRight, chop it in two, and bring it home myself.
If I chose the latter option can anyone offer any suggestions/tips for making a 'easy' decent, accurate cut whilst ensuring I don't ruin the whole lot before it's even left the shop?
You might be wondering why I'm going with this fitter if he's not able to collect the carpet for me however he's a semi-retired 'old boy' who's fitted carpets his whole life (indeed he's done all the carpets in my life too!) - his skill is what I'm after and the fact that he's no longer got a van, or takes a whole day on the job, matters little.
Incidentally, the fitter has said he'd be able to cut it in the hall if need be - it'd just be tricky and would of course mean I'll have to fork out CarpetRight's delivery charge (which I admit to having not checked the scale of).
Regards,
Mathew