Underlay thickness when refitting carpet?

[zenonithus]

Hey all. I'm getting my carpet re-fitted after decorating. Though was wondering whether to get thicker underlay. If my old underlay was say 8mm would getting a 12mm underlay be a problem with an already cut carpet when fitting?

 

[crazydaze]

That should'nt cause too many issues.

 

[zenonithus]

ok cheers. I guess its only a few millimeters how do they kick a precut carpet over the gripper without ruining the skirting paint? I just painted my skirting :-S

 

[crazydaze]

Did you gloss or use a eggshell paint?

The kicker won't mark the skirting, the bolster may.

If the skirtings were glossed, a good 7 days should help the paint harden sufficiently to minimise marking.

If the skirtings have been eggshell'ed, were they rubbed down and primed before painting? Eggshell even when prepped properly, are susceptable to marking as it isnt a very hard finish, however it can be touched in easily. If flakes of eggshell end up lifting, it's because the paint prep has'nt been done right, you need to expect a minimal amount of damageof some sort, but most fitters should'nt have an issue that can't quickly be resolved with a quick paint touch up.