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.

Place a thick piece of cardboard against the wall just above the carpet where one end of the speaker wire will be run. 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. Here s a look at how magnets are used to pull cable under your 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. In this video i m showing how i hide hdmi and tv cable. It may be helpful to ask a friend to assist you in lifting the carpet as you go. Then slip the end of a flat pry bar between the carpet and the cardboard.

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.