Carpet Tack Strip Installation Doorway

Vacuum the subfloor to remove all dirt and grit.

Carpet tack strip installation doorway.

Part of the series. Our certified carpet gripper is an excellent alternative towards getting the job done right and within your budget. Pull the edge of the carpet back 1 to 2 feet so you can see the underlying subfloor which may be concrete or plywood. All you have to do it remodel the existing carpet so that it accommodates the transition strip.

This is why we ve created and alternative quality contract carpet gripper. 2 place the carpet tack strip under the carpet about 1 2 inch from the transition point. Sometimes budget can be a determining factor for the job at hand. Mark and cut a piece of carpet tack strip.

Keep a space equal to about two thirds the thickness of the carpet between the walls and the tack strips using a scrap piece of carpet as a guide. Carpet installation repairs. Choose the right product for the right job. Step 3 measure the width of the doorway using a tape measure and then cut a carpet tack strip to the same width using tin snips.

Cut the carpet with a slotted blade knife so that it is even with the edge of the tile. Cut the edge of the carpet so that it reaches the edge of the tile perfectly. Step 5 tuck the end of the carpet into the gap between the tack strip and the tile by using a stair tool or a putty knife. Install tack strips around door frames but not across the threshold to prevent stepping on the sharp points.

Use the carpet kicker and stretch the carpet over the tacks and past the tack strip by 1 4 inch. Measure the width of the doorway. Pull the carpet over the top using a knee kicker. This shows the proper tack strip placement to get long lasting and beautiful results out of your carpet install.