Cutting Metal Carpet Strips

For other situations different pieces are used in conjunction with the t molding.

Cutting metal carpet strips.

Transition strips come in various sizes and materials with one of those materials being metal. 4 sand the edges of the transition strip to remove any sharp edges or burrs. Transition from carpet to another material. A typical 4 in 1 transition includes a metal channel for mounting the system with a t molding which fits into the channel and is used alone if you are joining floors that are the same height.

If your strip has a curved side this side will go on the top the tread of the stair. Test the fit by placing the strip tightly on the corner of the stair tread. If you see burrs use a metal file to remove them and smooth the edge. 5 push the carpet down around the curved section and fold it back starting at.

Smartcore 0 71 in x 94 49 in blue ridge pine plastic floor quarter round. Amazon s choice for floor transition strip m d building products 49010 m d premium flat saddle threshold 36 in l x 1 3 4 in w x 1 8 in h aluminum x 1 3 4 w x satin nickel 4 5 out of 5 stars 200. Cut the transition strip using a hacksaw or a multipurpose tool equipped with a hardwood sheet metal cutting accessory. Trim the carpet with a utility knife cutting on the underside and leaving 3 inches of excess beyond each tack strip.

With aluminum nosing be careful not to leave metal burrs along the cut edge aluminum is prone to this. They transition between two different flooring materials such as carpet to hardwood. Use tack nails and a hammer to secure the metal carpet strips to the flooring. Item 1524924 model lmqsu00603.