Applying Carpet Tack Strip

Install carpet pad so that any seams will be at right angles to those in the carpet.

Applying carpet tack strip.

8 remove excess carpet around the walls and the curve by trimming it with a. Use 2 nails for each strip nailing it into the wood below. Most carpets can attach to the floor with the use of tack less strips. Make sure the tacks are pointed toward the wall not the center of the room.

Carpet is a comfortable flooring that invites you to walk barefoot or stretch out in front of the fireplace. Place the tack strips about 0 25 to 0 5 inches 0 64 to 1 27 cm from the wall in a straight line. Push the carpeting down over the teeth by applying pressure to the carpeting over the tack strips with a stair chisel. If you have stairs and hope to change out carpet easily without damaging the structure or surface of the stair material consider applying the method of installing carpet without using tack strips.

This method allows for the carpet to be pulled up easily and changed out at the owner s discretion. These will grip the carpet backing and hold it in place. Tape neighboring pieces together with 2 to 3 inch masking tape or as directed by the manufacturer. Nail the tack strips into place as needed.

This extremely durable tack strip is made from 100 high strength aluminum to ensure it will not rust or rot. Installing it is simple. If your room is wider than 15 feet it will require a seam. Prepare your stairs for carpet installation by installing tack strips thin pieces of wood resembling yardsticks with tacks pointing upward.

It is the perfect solution for carpet installations in areas where water damage termite damage or other types of damage to plywood tack strips are risks.