This transition strip features molding with offset grooves to match the differing thicknesses of the flooring.
Carpet strip match.
As a rule of thumb make sure to install the tack strip for the carpet about 1 4 to 3 8 inches from the edge of the tile.
If the carpet has a pattern make sure you cut the piece so that it is oriented to match the pattern.
All you have to do it remodel the existing carpet so that it accommodates the transition strip.
These transition strips are often sold in kits with a variety of pieces included.
Cut the edge of the carpet so that it reaches the edge of the tile perfectly.
An installer can then stretch off the deadman.
With the protective paper still in place cut four strips of carpet tape to cover the perimeter of the patch area.
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Nail the tack strip along the wall 1 4 away from the edge of the wall or baseboard.
A very old and very good tool to assist in the matching of a pattern is called the deadman to make a deadman take a 2 x 12 x 4 board and nail multiple rows rows of tackless strip to one side.
The hardwood strip is unfinished and can be stained to match the color of the laminate flooring.
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If the area you re patching is up against a wall you ll need to put down a tack strip which has teeth that hold the carpet in place.
Step 2 cut the carpet pad.
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Pull the carpet over the top using a knee kicker.
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If the patch area is 4 square inches or less cut only two strips.
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The visible top portion might be metal vinyl wood or laminate generally chosen to match the hard flooring.
Remove the protective paper from one side of each strip as you apply it to the bottom of the carpet patch area sticking it to the floor.
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This transition strip is designed for joining a laminate floor to a tile floor.
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One for each side.
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Apply carpet adhesive to the fabric and to the carpet edges that surround the hole you cut out.
Ceramic tile floors tend to be higher than laminate floors because tile is installed over cement board while laminate usually lies over a thin foam underlayment.
The deadman is placed with the tackless strip pressed into the carpet.