Carpet Installers
Code: 47-2041.00
Zone 2
Median Annual Salary
£50,340
Range: £35,450 - £82,140
Preparation & Education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Job Zone 2
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Carpet Flooring Installer
Carpet Layer
Carpet Mechanic
Commercial Floor Covering Installer
Floor Coverer
Floor Covering Installer
Floor Installation Mechanic
Flooring Installer
Flooring Mechanic
Installer
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.
- Join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary, by sewing or by using tape with glue and heated carpet iron.
- Cut carpet padding to size and install padding, following prescribed method.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Data base user interface and query software
Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor
Carpet Dealer Management System CDMS
Project management software
FIRST Flooring
Measure Square FloorEstimate Pro
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Business
customer service
management
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
building and construction
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady
Endurance
exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Physical Strength
use your lower back and stomach
lift, push, pull, or carry
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Frequently Asked Questions About Carpet Installers
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Carpet Installers is £50,340. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £35,450, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £82,140 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Carpet Installers typically aligns with Job Zone 2 (Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some careers may not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Carpet Installers include: Microsoft Excel, Aya Associates Comp-U-Floor, Carpet Dealer Management System CDMS, FIRST Flooring, Measure Square FloorEstimate Pro. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Carpet Installers
Search AllFloor Coverer
Alexander Dennis
harrogate
Permanent
Flooring Installer
Size Group
london
Permanent
Flooring Installer
Multi Trades Recruitment Ltd
manchester
Permanent
Flooring Installer
CV-Library
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Permanent
Self Employed Floor Coverings Installer
Contract Flooring
west of england
Permanent
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£35,450
Median Annual (Average):
£50,340
90th Percentile (Senior):
£82,140
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