Can I Glue Carpet Tack Strips To Concrete

I m doing it myself so waiting 24 hours to install the carpet is no problem.

Can i glue carpet tack strips to concrete.

Wide x 4 ft. Long carpet tack strip for wood or concrete subfloors 3 pack model hd 161 p 8. The key we found was that you have to get the nail into the concrete in one hit. I helped a friend lay carpet for two years.

Anyone know what type of glue to use for bonding carpet tack strips to concrete. Bwalley pompass ass. Long carpet tack strip for concrete subfloors 100 pack model hd 340 p 8 28 65 28 65. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

Leave a gap the thickness of the carpet s pile between the gripper strip and the wall. Nail down strips i think might chip off the concrete instead of holding the strips down. Since it s a floating floor that butts up to concrete block the strips are 3 4 from the edge. 04 13 2010 09 54 am 6.

17 05 2016 the adhesive will be in contact with the concrete and tack strip. Apr 25 2010 if you don t know the different ways to install tack strip on concrete you are not a pro. 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. When padding is not desirable the carpet ends up directly on top of the concrete.

Halex poplar 1 in. Wide x 4 ft. Halex poplar 7 8 in. 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. Cut a piece of tack strip the length of one wall and attach it to the floor with masonry nails. You should also use a liquid nail glue along with the nails for a secure fit. The tack points should be facing the wall.

Multiple hits with the hammer will just cause the concrete to crumble. Pl400 was suggested but takes so long to cure. Flooring installer since 1973 armstrong certified i personally am certified in both tack strip application and direct glue down carpet administration in four counties. Whether for a basement enclosed porch or a finished garage you can use carpet to cover concrete floors.