Carpet to tile transition on a concrete floor

[Kman]

Jim McClain said And you are probably right. I am sorry. I edited all of my posts in this topic to tone it down and remove the derogatory accusations. As you can see, I also edited yours to remove that quote of mine. Again, I'm sorry. I should have thought before posting. Thanks to all of those who aren't afraid to speak up when I am wrong. Jim

You're getting kinda flexible in your old age, Jim.

[kwfloors]

pblslee said I think on the tube of chemtrex it says to wait at least 2 hours before streching. And you are supposed to mist with water.

It speeds up the drying of the chemtrex. You can also do that on the PL Premium construction adhesive (which is less expensive and about the same).

[3rdfloordesign]

I don't get using Chemrex for this application in the first place. I stopped using it because if it gets on wood or laminate it will etch the surface permanently.

Good old concrete nails will work fine. Never trim before you stretch!

I think his helper did the best job of all!

[Daris Mulkin]

3rdfloordesign said I don't get using Chemrex for this application in the first place. I stopped using it because if it gets on wood or laminate it will etch the surface permanently. Good old concrete nails will work fine. Never trim before you stretch! I think his helper did the best job of all!

Chemrex was used at the wrong time here but we also don't know the time frame the video was shot.
I will trim and tuck before stretching but I also will stretch away from it. Most times I can get a better transition that way.The same with using crimp down, I trim using the inside edge of the metal, bump it in and hammer down then work away from it whenever possible.

Daris

[Isabella Flooring]

Sounds like a PAM GLUE GUN could be handy

[kylenelson]

Daris Mulkin said Chemrex was used at the wrong time here but we also don't know the time frame the video was shot. I will trim and tuck before stretching but I also will stretch away from it. Most times I can get a better transition that way.The same with using crimp down, I trim using the inside edge of the metal, bump it in and hammer down then work away from it whenever possible. Daris

I do the same Daris, helps get the little bubble out that way which can sometimes happen as you're tucking the carpet.

[DJ]

some people ya just can't reach i suggested/posted the way i would of/do/ done it.....the correct way. chemrex is a waste of time and money literally............drill and drive

[Daris Mulkin]

DJ said some people ya just can't reach i suggested/posted the way i would of/do/ done it.....the correct way. chemrex is a waste of time and money literally............drill and drive

Drill and drive is the right way?? I think that is a matter of opinion. Maybe in the video circumstances it may be. But I don't think that applies always.

Daris

[Barry Carlton]

I was taught to nail strip while kneeling on the tile, therby lessening the chances of chipping the tile while allowing a full meaningful swing of the hammer.

[getoverit]

C'mon guys.....We all know there isn't only one right way. There's 4 or 5 different ways to achieve the same result. I installed tackless pretty much every way that's been described here. They all worked so they were all the right way to do it.


Oops.....One exception to that......The way that was shown in the video..That ain't right!!

[kylenelson]

barrycarlton said I was taught to nail strip while kneeling on the tile, therby lessening the chances of chipping the tile while allowing a full meaningful swing of the hammer.

That's how I always nail tack strip up to tile as well as clampdown metals. For strip going up the the wall I position my body paralell with the wall. Works for me

[Barry Carlton]

kylenelson said That's how I always nail tack strip up to tile as well as clampdown metals. For strip going up the the wall I position my body paralell with the wall. Works for me

I just sit way back on my honches to change the arc of the swing

[rusty baker]

I very seldom find it necessary to drill and drive. I can nail strip on almost any floor.

[kylenelson]

barrycarlton said I just sit way back on my honches to change the arc of the swing

What exactly are your "honches"?

rusty baker said I very seldom find it necessary to drill and drive. I can nail strip on almost any floor.

Same here, I have only glued strip a couple of times.

[Barry Carlton]

kylenelson said What exactly are your "honches"? Same here, I have only glued strip a couple of times.

Okay okay, haunches.