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.

Push the carpeting down over the teeth by applying pressure to the carpeting over the tack strips with a stair chisel. Most carpets can attach to the floor with the use of tack less strips. Make sure the tacks are pointed toward the wall not the center of the room. 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. 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. 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. Carpet is a comfortable flooring that invites you to walk barefoot or stretch out in front of the fireplace. Use 2 nails for each strip nailing it into the wood below. 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 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. If your room is wider than 15 feet it will require a seam. Nail the tack strips into place as needed. 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.