Installing new carpet in my 70 SS chevelle and was wondering how much carpet you leave under sill plates by door? thanks steel
S steelworker198 · Registered Joined Feb 29, 2004 · 594 Posts Discussion starter · #1 · Mar 7, 2004 Only show this user Installing new carpet in my 70 SS chevelle and was wondering how much carpet you leave under sill plates by door? thanks steel
Installing new carpet in my 70 SS chevelle and was wondering how much carpet you leave under sill plates by door? thanks steel
R rendrikat · Registered Joined Aug 3, 2002 · 52 Posts #2 · Mar 7, 2004 Only show this user I leave about 3/4 of an inch, I also do not put any padding underneath that part of the carpeting and smooth it out and glue it. hope that helps RUDY
I leave about 3/4 of an inch, I also do not put any padding underneath that part of the carpeting and smooth it out and glue it. hope that helps RUDY
M my442ragtop · Registered Joined Oct 5, 2003 · 163 Posts #3 · Mar 8, 2004 Only show this user just mark a chaulk line along the holes of the sill plates then cut carpet,1/2 " more towards door this way carpet stays. then add sill plates.
just mark a chaulk line along the holes of the sill plates then cut carpet,1/2 " more towards door this way carpet stays. then add sill plates.
M my442ragtop · Registered Joined Oct 5, 2003 · 163 Posts #4 · Mar 8, 2004 Only show this user the holes for the screws for the sill plates