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What do I do with the carpet that meet my new tile?

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08-30-00, 02:14 PM

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We are installing tile in a bathroom that is now carpeted. What do we do to finish the edge of the carpet that meets our new ceramic tile?

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08-31-00, 03:58 PM

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ask a carpet guy to come out and tuck the carpet under where it meets the tile. this looks better than those metal transition strip that screw down.

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09-01-00, 08:01 AM

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I have exactly the same problem, but I was hoping someone would tell me how to do it. I know you need to nail down a tack strip and tuck the carpet, but I need a few details. How far back from the tile do I put the tack strip? Can I stretch the carpet onto the tack strip without a knee kicker? Thanks.

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09-01-00, 12:51 PM

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John,

Put the tack strip the same distance from the tile as it is from the walls - approximately 3/8". It would be far better to use a knee kicker if you can borrow or rent one.

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on Aug 29, 2000

I will be pouring a 800 sq.ft. Gyp-Crete floor, over which I will tile. There is a border of 2X4 wood around the perimeter (it is a log home) of each room. The Gyp-Crete will be level with the top of these 2X4's. Since there will be a transition between the wood and the Gyp-Crete, will this 2X4's complicate the tiling process? Should I simply be sure that they are tightly secured to the subfloor? Or are there other issues? Thanks!
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on Sep 01, 2000

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