Carpet To Carpet Transition On Concrete

Apply a 1 4 inch wide line of construction adhesive to the bottom of the transition strip where it will rest on the concrete.

Carpet to carpet transition on concrete.

X 1 3 8 in. Provide a smooth carpet transition with this overlap reducer. Be sure to secure the flooring adaptor transition strip down with adhesive so it does not separate from the carpet. Length vinyl 2 in 1 molding model mg001761.

Tuck the extra edge of the carpet under the gap and use the hooks of the transition strip to hold it in place. Cut the edge of the carpet so that it reaches the edge of the tile perfectly. Mohawk autumn harvest grey oak 0 37 in. This is an amateur demonstration of how i modified a carpet transition to ceramic tile after installing new ceramic tile onto concrete.

Add a bead of no fray carpet glue along the thin edge of the remaining carpet it should be about 3 4 inch long and slide this carpet edge under the carpet end cap. Place the transition strip half over the edge of the carpet and half over the other flooring. Carpet to concrete flooring adaptor use a carpet transition strip when moving to a flush floor material like carpet to concrete. In general a metal transition will give a more modern effect and play well off of the contrast between the concrete and the wood while a wood border is more traditional.

Trafficmaster pewter hammered 144 in. Transition strip carpet trim model 31488 11 55 11 55. Press down all along the tack strip to ensure good contact between the carpet and the nails. Step 2 hold the strip in place while you drill down through the mounting holes on the strip and into the concrete floor with your hammer drill and your 5 32 inch carbide drill bit.

Pull the carpet toward the end cap and use the butter knife to press the carpet into the tack strip nails. If there s already a carpet there cut it just a few inches longer than where you want to meet the tile. Step 3 press the transition firmly in place. I chose not to use a.

Pull the carpet over the top using a knee kicker. Thick x 1 75 in. Allow it to cure per the adhesive manufacturer s recommended time before allowing traffic on the floor.