gripper rods

Hi everyone, I’m attempting to fit a new carpet into a bedroom. First time I’ve tackled a full room, but it’s 2.8x3.6 box so should be as easy as they come. However... I can’t get the carpet to grip to the grippers! Some info: I’ve put grippers round the skirting with a 6mm gap (seemed to be...

Hi, Hopefully I'll be at the point where I've fixed my bedroom floors and can lay the gripper rods soon.. Issue is all three bedrooms have old hearths - apparently you still need gripper rods on top. Two of the hearths have beautiful original tiles, I don't intend to do anything with them...