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I’m wanting to add an interior (non load bearing) wall to close off an open space in my house. I would also be adding a door, and a closet and door on the other side. This is a second floor area and it is carpeted. I’m trying to find good guidance on how to deal with the carpet, and I just can’t find it.

How do I deal with the carpet? Can I staple it and cut only where I will be building? I understand that building on top of the carpet is a quick workaround, but I want to do this right. Should I just rip up all the carpet and start fresh (not desired)? Thanks in advance!

Alex Landress
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    Would remove the carpet where the wall is going to be. If you measure right, can probably lay the bottom plate on the carpet and use it as a straight edge to cut carpet. Make sure of your measurements before cutting. A bedroom requires a second egress/way of getting out(a big enough window). – crip659 Jan 30 '23 at 01:47
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    @crip659 Write that up as an answer. – manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact Jan 30 '23 at 01:52
  • Do I need to do anything with the carpet to hold it in place after I cut it? That’s what I really need to know. I’ve never stretched carpet before. Can I just throw staples down? Egress is not an issue, this area has 2 windows on the wall opposite of where I’m building. – Alex Landress Jan 30 '23 at 02:13
  • I would cut it in the middle of where the wall is going and fold/tack it back. After the wall is finished install the tack strip and put in place. You should have to trim a bit off of each side. I do not know if this is the approved method but it worked for me. – Gil Jan 30 '23 at 05:32

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