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Closet Between Dormers Learn how to convert wasted dormer space into a play and storage area for your growing family. From "Wasted Spaces" episode DWSP-201

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Installing Carpet Tiles

After painting the wall, host Karl Champley and homeowner Rob Eddins go to work on installing the carpet tiles in the closet. They install a ball catcher to the top of the door and add a decorative knob — and finally, the project will be complete!

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	Figure B
	Figure C

1. Be sure to look on the underside of the carpet tile to find the arrow. The arrow indicates the direction of the pile. You want to make sure that each tile is run in the same direction.

2. Slide the first floor tile up underneath the baseboards in the corner of the space.

3. Apply double-sided carpet tape to the corners of the carpet square.

4. With the first tile in place, lay the next one, making sure the edges are aligned (figure B).

5. When it comes time to cut a tile, take your dimensions, mark them on the back of the tile to be cut, and use a utility knife to cut (figure C).

6. Use a framing square as a cutting guide to ensure a straight edge when cutting the tile.

7. Turn the cut edge to the outside. Two factory edges will give a cleaner seam.

Tip: When laying carpet tiles in a large area, or an area with out of square walls, dry fit them first and then come back to secure them after they are all lined up.

As soon as the finishing touches are put on the door, the Wasted Spaces "Closet Between Dormers" project will be complete.

Door Accessories

1. To install a ball catch to the top of the door, first trace the outline of the ball catch flange on the top of the door.

2. Use a 13/16" drill bit to drive a 3/4" diameter hole in the top corner of the door.

3. Drill to a depth of 1-1/2: or until the drill bit enters the hollow core.

4. Use a wood chisel to carve out a rectangular recess centered around the hole that the drill bit has created in the top of the door.

5. Then, the ball catch should rest flush with the top of the door. Use a couple of screws to hold the ball catch in place.

6. Screw on a decorative knob for the door.

7. To finish the project, paint the door frame.

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RESOURCES :

Hand Tools
Klein Tools
Website: www.kleintools.com

Paint
Bearden Decorating Center
Website: www.benjaminmoore.com

Home Decorators
Website: www.HomeDecorators.com

Chop Saw
Delta Tools
Website: www.deltaportercable.com

Nail Gun and Reciprocating Saw
Porter-Cable Tools
Website: www.deltaportercable.com