Applying Carpet Tack Strip

Prepare your stairs for carpet installation by installing tack strips thin pieces of wood resembling yardsticks with tacks pointing upward.

Applying carpet tack strip.

These will grip the carpet backing and hold it in place. 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. Use a staple hammer tacker to fasten the carpet pad against the edge of the tack strip.

Install carpet pad so that any seams will be at right angles to those in the carpet. Carpet is a comfortable flooring that invites you to walk barefoot or stretch out in front of the fireplace. 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.

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. This method allows for the carpet to be pulled up easily and changed out at the owner s discretion. Place the tack strips about 0 25 to 0 5 inches 0 64 to 1 27 cm from the wall in a straight line. Installing it is simple.

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

If your room is wider than 15 feet it will require a seam.