Rusting tackstrips
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10-02-08, 08:23 AM
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Rusting tackstrips
Hi- We got flood damages in the basement and are in the process of getting new carpet and padding.
The question I have is about the tackstrips. The wood looks moldy (dark) and the nails rusty.
Some people say I should have them replaced, some say that it will damage the cement and I shouldn't. What shall I do???
The question I have is about the tackstrips. The wood looks moldy (dark) and the nails rusty.
Some people say I should have them replaced, some say that it will damage the cement and I shouldn't. What shall I do???
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10-02-08, 11:25 AM
Leave them. They will dry out if they are not dry already. It will tearout the concrete and make it a bear to put the new strip in. If tackless needs to be replaced, just put new strip up against the old strip and leave it alone.
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10-07-08, 09:12 PM
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If they are water damaged, they need to be replaced.
Damage to the concrete is minimal, if done right and what damage is done from even a hasty removal, is easily corrected, with a little portland cement patching compound.
Damage to the concrete is minimal, if done right and what damage is done from even a hasty removal, is easily corrected, with a little portland cement patching compound.
