Description
Different types of carpet based on materials, production method, backing, fitting techniques, cost, durability, aesthetics and other criteria.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 4 occupations
- Optional in 1 occupations
- Total: 5 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Carpet handicraft workerCarpet handicraft workers use handicraft techniques to create textile floor coverings. They create carpets and rugs from wool or other textiles using traditional crafting technique…
- Carpet weaverCarpet weavers operate machinery to create textile floor coverings. They create carpets and rugs from wool or synthetic textiles using specialised equipment. Carpet weavers can use…
- Carpet fitterCarpet fitters lay rolls of carpet as a floor covering. They cut the carpet to size, prepare the surface, and put the carpet in place. Duties Carpet fitters typically…
- Drapery and carpet cleanerDrapery and carpet cleaners clean draperies and carpets for their clients by removing stains, dust or odors. They do this by applying chemical and repellent solutions and with the……
Optional for
- Staircase installerStaircase installers put in place standard or custom designed staircases between the various levels in buildings. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the site, and instal…
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Last updated on February 19, 2026