Part of the series.
Tiling up against carpet.
The tack strip for the carpet is installed 1 4 to 3 8 inch from the edge of the tile then the edge of the carpet is cut off at the direct tile edge or it can span the slight gap between the tack.
After the tile is installed put in a tack strip 1 4 to 3 8 inches from the edge of the tile.
If you re looking for an added level of security then a z bar is one of the best tile to carpet transition options out there.
Use the carpet kicker and stretch the carpet over the tacks and past the tack strip by 1 4 inch.
If you have a deep dark carpet in one room it may be best to avoid placing it directly up against a gleaming white marble in the next room.
Pull back the carpet from the edge of the tiles and measure the length of the area where the two surfaces meet.
It is highly recommended that you lay the tiling before you install the carpet if using this method.
Again i m careful not to get any mortar or grout on the carpet.
5 fit the z bar right up.
And if the carpet in the hallway is dark red you may not want to contrast this with a green carpet in the bedroom.
Carpet to tile doorway transitions leave you with a couple of differen.
Unpeel one side of the tape and press it against the back corner of your carpet tile.
Cut the carpet with a slotted blade knife so that it is even with the edge of the tile.
Cut the z bar to the length of this area using a hacksaw.
Carpet can easily be cut and positioned easily or at least it can be moved more more easily than tile especially after the tile has been set into place.
Step 5 tuck the end of the carpet into the gap between the tack strip and the tile by using a stair tool or a putty knife.
Work on a single carpet tile at a time when applying any adhesive.
If you are using a carpet glue apply the glue in a straight line on each edge on the back of the carpet.
The next step should be to cut at the direct edge of the tile.
Carpet installation repairs.