Toolnfor Running Wire Under Carpet

Although a necessary evil as part of our everyday electronic usage cables are unsightly tripping hazards.

Toolnfor running wire under carpet.

Some wires like those coming from your tv can be hidden behind walls or you can run other wires under your carpet while wires such as coax can leave a ridge that is noticeable when steeped on others like category 5 cables and speaker wires lay perfectly flat and can be easily hidden. Place a thick piece of cardboard against the wall just above the carpet where one end of the speaker wire will be run. Here s a look at how magnets are used to pull cable under your carpet. It may be helpful to ask a friend to assist you in lifting the carpet as you go.

The wire from the fish tape should follow the same path where you would eventually like to place your cable. Do not hide electric wires under your carpet. It is helpful to lift the carpet up with your hand at the same time as you unwind the wire and guide it under the carpet. It can cause fire.

Flat wire will contribute to the longevity of the carpet and the wire while rounded wire if under carpet in a high traffic area will eventually wear the carpet out or cause bunching between the. In this video i m showing how i hide hdmi and tv cable.