Stretch Mate is a patented carpet stretcher head attachment that replaces damaging knee kickers and stingers. Its dual-plate design features pointed teeth that extend through the carpet yarn and engage the carpet backing—configured to stretch carpet without damage when properly used—so installers achieve uniform tension quickly and safely on any surface, including vinyl and concrete. Designed to work with conventional Junior power stretchers such as those made by Roberts or Crain.
Pointed teeth pass through the yarn and mechanically engage the carpet backing—configured to stretch without damaging the carpet when properly used.
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Watch the dual-plate head grip and stretch carpet to uniform tension—no kicker, no punctures, no callbacks.
Every carpet-stretching method on the market forces a trade-off — damage the carpet, damage the subfloor, or damage yourself. Here’s the problem, the fix, and how to get in touch.
Knee kickers cause chronic knee injuries. Stingers puncture carpets and wooden subfloors and can’t touch vinyl or concrete. Conventional power stretcher heads can be difficult to control in tight spaces — and every method risks damaging surrounding walls and structures.
An attachment head whose pointed teeth engage the carpet backing to achieve uniform tension safely on any subfloor — including vinyl and concrete where stingers simply can’t be used — without puncturing the carpet or straining the installer’s body when properly used. Designed to work with conventional Junior power stretchers such as those produced by Roberts or Crain.
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A closer look at the dual-plate gripping head, pivoting mechanism, and adjustable extension rod.
Inventor Michael Nilson set out to solve the most persistent problems in carpet installation: material damage, structural damage, and installer injury. Every carpet installer he knew had knee problems, or had dealt with damaged carpet on a job.
"Stretch Mate was designed to eliminate all of that," said Nilson. "The teeth engage the carpet backing to stretch it, without damaging the carpet when you use it properly—and it works on any subfloor." The dual-plate system features pointed teeth that pass through the carpet yarn and mechanically engage the backing, so the stretching force transfers to the carpet without puncturing through to the subfloor.
Built from lightweight aluminum and stainless steel with removable, replaceable spike plates, Stretch Mate connects to any standard stretcher body and sets up in minutes—no specialized training required.
