Applying Carpet Tack Strip

Nail the tack strips into place as needed.

Applying carpet tack strip. 8 remove excess carpet around the walls and the curve by trimming it with a. Place the tack strips about 0 25 to 0 5 inches 0 64 to 1 27 cm from the wall in a straight line. 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. Push the carpeting down over the teeth by applying pressure to the carpeting over the tack strips with a stair chisel.

Carpet comes in rolls with widths of 12 13 1 2 and 15 feet. This extremely durable tack strip is made from 100 high strength aluminum to ensure it will not rust or rot. If your room is wider than 15 feet it will require a seam. These will grip the carpet backing and hold it in place.

Use a staple hammer tacker to fasten the carpet pad against the edge of the tack strip. 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. Use 2 nails for each strip nailing it into the wood below. Prepare your stairs for carpet installation by installing tack strips thin pieces of wood resembling yardsticks with tacks pointing upward.

Installing it is simple. This method allows for the carpet to be pulled up easily and changed out at the owner s discretion. Make sure the tacks are pointed toward the wall not the center of the room. Tape neighboring pieces together with 2 to 3 inch masking tape or as directed by the manufacturer.

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