Applying Carpet Tack Strip

Nail the tack strips into place as needed.

Applying carpet tack strip.

Tape neighboring pieces together with 2 to 3 inch masking tape or as directed by the manufacturer. This extremely durable tack strip is made from 100 high strength aluminum to ensure it will not rust or rot. 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. Installing it is simple.

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. Carpet comes in rolls with widths of 12 13 1 2 and 15 feet. Make sure the tacks are pointed toward the wall not the center of the room. Push the carpeting down over the teeth by applying pressure to the carpeting over the tack strips with a stair chisel.

Prepare your stairs for carpet installation by installing tack strips thin pieces of wood resembling yardsticks with tacks pointing upward. Some tack strips come with the nails already in place and you just. 8 remove excess carpet around the walls and the curve by trimming it with a. This method allows for the carpet to be pulled up easily and changed out at the owner s discretion.

Install carpet pad so that any seams will be at right angles to those in the carpet. 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 your room is wider than 15 feet it will require a seam.

Place the tack strips about 0 25 to 0 5 inches 0 64 to 1 27 cm from the wall in a straight line.