How Do You Lay Carpet Tack Strips In Concrete?
Tack strips are simple components involved in the installation of carpeting. These strips trace the perimeter of the floor to keep the carpet from peeling up. Tack strips are composed of wood, metal spikes and small nails; the nails are designed for use in every floor condition, including concrete, and the metal spikes are for gripping the carpet like Velcro. This design results in an easy installation that can be completed by just about anyone with a hammer. Lay the first tack strip on the concrete about 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the wall. Hit the nails using the hammer with enough force to drive them all the way into the concrete in one swing; tapping these nails in will chip the concrete and will not grab the nail properly. This may take some practice before you can get every nail driven, every time. Work your way through all of the nails on the tack strip and continue this process around the perimeter of the carpeted area until completed. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 on any remaining concre
