Carpet Z Bar Installation

The z bar is used in conjunction with the tack strip and should be installed directly over the z bar.

Carpet z bar installation.

If there s already a carpet there cut it just a few inches longer than where you want to meet the tile. A special tool called a z bar enables you to install lengths of carpet in doorways so that they fit perfectly. The z bar is used with tack strip with the tack strip installed directly on top of the z bar. Stretch the carpet over the z bar with a knee kicker.

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Made of pliable and easy to install aluminum. Tuck the extra edge of the carpet under the gap and use the hooks of the transition strip to hold it in place. An easy option to properly finish a carpet installation at a door entrance or transition. Carpet trim connect a gap in your flooring or cover up connect a gap in your flooring or cover up a seam with the exclusive silver fluted carpet trim from trafficmaster.

Apply gentle pressure as you hit the flat end of the kicker with your knee to push the carpet forward. Continue until your carpet is positioned over the bar and is stretched across the floor. Measuring 4 ft it matches up perfectly to a standard tack strip. Must be used with tack strip during carpet installation.

Can be cut to desired length. For use in doorways room entry ways or other locations where carpet meets tile flooring. Then follow the same steps as above after you finish installing the tile. The four foot z bar matches up perfectly with standard 4 foot tack strip.