Cut the aluminum transition bar to fit across the length of the doorway with a hacksaw.
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Use tack nails and a hammer to secure the metal carpet strips to the flooring.
Use a carpet tuck tool to make sure the carpet is properly tucked into the carpet gripper.
Run a carpet trimming tool along the edge.
Grab the edge of the carpet and push it over onto the tack strip.
Lay a metal edging strip on a flat surface and draw a line on it at the same length measurement using a pencil.
You will need to use your utility knife to cut the edge of the excess carpet off.
Apply a small bead of seam sealer against the edge of the carpet gripper.
Use a carpet tuck tool to make sure the carpet is properly tucked into the carpet gripper.
Press the tool flat against the carpet and right up against the baseboard on the sharp side.
Measure the length of the side of the installation area using a tape measure.
Fold the leading edge of the carpet into the carpet gripper and push the carpet into the gripper securely.
Lay out the metal carpet strip along the edge of the guide string and use a hacksaw to trim any excess carpet strips.
The carpet tool has a flat metal runner on the bottom a handle on the top and a blade on one edge.
The tack strip should come up through the carpet and hold it into place.
2 lay the aluminum bar across the doorway positioning it so that the front edge is beneath the edge of the.
Pull the edge of the carpet away from the carpet gripper.
Fold the leading edge of the carpet into the carpet gripper and push the carpet into the gripper securely.
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Push it along the wall applying pressure as you do.
If you are nailing into concrete use concrete nails to secure the strips.
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