Carpet Knee Kickers for Carpet Stretching & Fitting
Price range: R725.65 through R3,237.25
ROX® Deluxe Knee Kickers are professional carpet stretching tools designed for positioning, tensioning and fitting stretch carpets during installation.
Manufactured from lightweight aluminium and featuring adjustable pin depth settings, these tools help installers achieve accurate carpet placement while reducing wrinkles and loose areas.
Ideal for residential, commercial and renovation projects, knee kickers are essential carpet fitting tools for achieving professional installation results.
| Code | Description | Size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41/2/031 | PREMIUM ADJUSTABLE KNEE KICKER | 430 – 530 mm | Aluminum |
| 41/2/035 | DELUXE KNEE KICKER | 430 – 530 mm | Aluminum |
| 41/2/901 | BASE PIN PLATE | 16 teeth | Steel |
| 41/2/902 | GRIPPER INSERTS | Steel | |
| 41/2/903 | RUBBER BUMPER | 75 mm thick | Rubber |
A knee kicker is a specialist carpet installation tool used to position and stretch carpet before securing it onto carpet tack strips.
The tool uses a padded bumper that is struck with the installer's knee, transferring force through gripping pins into the carpet surface.
This allows installers to accurately position and tension carpet during installation and repair work.
- Lightweight aluminium construction
- Adjustable length from 430 mm to 530 mm
- Easy pin depth adjustment
- Extra thick 75 mm bumper
- Designed for carpet stretching and positioning
- Suitable for confined installation areas
- Professional contractor-grade construction
- Ideal for carpet repairs and re-stretching
- Improves installation accuracy
- Built for demanding flooring environments
- Residential carpet installation
- Commercial carpet fitting
- Hotel carpet installations
- Office flooring projects
- Retail flooring projects
- Carpet replacement projects
- Carpet repair work
- Carpet re-stretching
- Property renovations
- Contract flooring installations
- Professional carpet installers
- Commercial flooring contractors
- Residential carpet fitters
- Contract flooring specialists
- Property maintenance teams
- Renovation contractors
- Builders and renovators
- Flooring professionals
What is a knee kicker used for?
A knee kicker is used to position and stretch carpet during installation.
Why do carpet installers use knee kickers?
Knee kickers help tension carpet and improve installation accuracy.
Can a knee kicker remove carpet wrinkles?
Yes, knee kickers are commonly used to re-stretch carpet and remove wrinkles.
What is the difference between a knee kicker and a carpet stretcher?
Knee kickers are ideal for positioning and smaller areas, while carpet stretchers provide full-room tensioning.
Can knee kickers be used for carpet repairs?
Yes, they are widely used for carpet repair and re-stretching projects.
What size is the ROX® Deluxe Knee Kicker?
It is adjustable from 430 mm to 530 mm.
Who uses knee kickers?
Professional carpet installers and flooring contractors commonly use knee kickers.
Are knee kickers suitable for confined spaces?
Yes, they are specifically suited for small rooms and confined installation areas.
| Feature | Knee Kicker | Carpet Stretcher |
|---|---|---|
| Installation Control | Excellent | Excellent |
| Small Rooms | Excellent | Good |
| Large Rooms | Moderate | Excellent |
| Portability | Excellent | Moderate |
| Re-Stretching | Excellent | Excellent |
| Best Use | Positioning & edge fitting | Full room tensioning |
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