Applying Carpet Tack Strip

Tape neighboring pieces together with 2 to 3 inch masking tape or as directed by the manufacturer.

Applying carpet tack strip.

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. Nail the tack strips into place as needed. Push the carpeting down over the teeth by applying pressure to the carpeting over the tack strips with a stair chisel.

This method allows for the carpet to be pulled up easily and changed out at the owner s discretion. Use a staple hammer tacker to fasten the carpet pad against the edge of the tack strip. Prepare your stairs for carpet installation by installing tack strips thin pieces of wood resembling yardsticks with tacks pointing upward. Most carpets can attach to the floor with the use of tack less strips.

Place the tack strips about 0 25 to 0 5 inches 0 64 to 1 27 cm from the wall in a straight line. If your room is wider than 15 feet it will require a seam. This extremely durable tack strip is made from 100 high strength aluminum to ensure it will not rust or rot. These will grip the carpet backing and hold it in place.

8 remove excess carpet around the walls and the curve by trimming it with a. Some tack strips come with the nails already in place and you just. 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. Carpet comes in rolls with widths of 12 13 1 2 and 15 feet.

Installing it is simple.