Can I Glue Carpet Tack Strips To Concrete

I helped a friend lay carpet for two years.

Can i glue carpet tack strips to concrete.

Halex poplar 1 in. Wide x 4 ft. Multiple hits with the hammer will just cause the concrete to crumble. The tack points should be facing the wall.

Long carpet tack strip for wood or concrete subfloors 3 pack model hd 161 p 8. Shows and explains how to install tack strip on concrete along with a few helpful tips about what kind and size nails should be used and when. Bwalley pompass ass. Cut a piece of tack strip the length of one wall and attach it to the floor with masonry nails.

17 05 2016 the adhesive will be in contact with the concrete and tack strip. 07 01 2014 fstr 30 allows you to install carpet tack strip moldings nosings transition strips and more in minutes. Flooring installer since 1973 armstrong certified i personally am certified in both tack strip application and direct glue down carpet administration in four counties. Wide x 4 ft.

Long carpet tack strip for concrete subfloors 100 pack model hd 340 p 8 28 65 28 65. 04 13 2010 09 54 am 6. When padding is not desirable the carpet ends up directly on top of the concrete. We used the tack strip with concrete nails with no adhesive but i could see how the condition of the concrete might require it.

You should also use a liquid nail glue along with the nails for a secure fit. Pl400 was suggested but takes so long to cure. Leave a gap the thickness of the carpet s pile between the gripper strip and the wall. Since it s a floating floor that butts up to concrete block the strips are 3 4 from the edge.

Lay the tack strip. Our flooring specialist ron demonstrates and explains what it takes to install a carpet tack strip on a basement concrete floor. Halex poplar 7 8 in. Whether for a basement enclosed porch or a finished garage you can use carpet to cover concrete floors.

I m doing it myself so waiting 24 hours to install the carpet is no problem. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Nail down strips i think might chip off the concrete instead of holding the strips down. Installing carpet directly over concrete can be a do it yourself project if using the glue down method.