Are Tack Strips Important

Our team at Nip and Tuck Carpet Repair is called in to fix and repair many carpeting issues. We handle all problems, from frayed carpets to buckling seams. Many cases come to the surface mainly due to poor installation. Possessing the ability to demand quality service is caused by identifying substandard craft. One of the elementary units to do this is understanding the different components needed for proper carpet installation.

Contractors and artisans often possess knowledge of a particular trade that you do not. There is no problem with that, and that's the main reason you hired them in the first place. But if you suspect you're dealing with a company that does not provide quality services, they will depend on your lack of knowledge to get away with things they should not. By arming yourself with a bit of carpet know-how, you can protect yourself from such situations. Our goal is to help you do just that. That's why we want to elaborate more on what tack strips are and why they are essential to proper carpet installation.

What Are Tack Strips

Tack strips are long, thin strips of wood that are covered with nails. They lay along the edges of where your base flooring meets your drywall. They are either nailed, glued, or screwed into your subfloor. They are essential since they carry out the vital job of anchoring your carpet in place. When a carpet installation fails, you will quickly notice first near the tack strips. The second function of the tack strips is that they jam the carpet edge into the gap between the tack strip and the wall, giving it a finished appearance with little effort. Knee kickers are well known for helping stretch the carpet over the tack strips, but through our many years of experience, we have found out that the results that come from those don't last long. We have realized that using a power stretcher is the best way to go for an enduring effect. It's essential that the next time you are having carpet work done, make sure the artisans working on your carpet use a power stretcher and be sure to inspect the seams along your tack strips. If you get to discover ripples in your carpet years later, give us a call to repair it in the right way.

By Nip Tuck Carpet Repair 3-4-2022