Keep the edge of the tile free of excess mortar and grout.
Joining carpet to ceramic tiles.
The next step should be to cut at the direct edge of the tile.
However a transition known as a z bar a metal strip.
This style makes use of an invisible aluminum strip tucked under the edge of the carpet with upward protruding spikes that grip the carpet.
However you can also pull the carpet across the space between the tack strip and the tile s edging.
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Tuck the extra edge of the carpet under the gap and use the hooks of the transition strip to hold it in place.
This transition strip is designed to join low pile carpet to a ceramic tile floor.
The join between carpet and ceramic floor tiles is dangerous if not properly bridged.
The adjoining ceramic tile butts up against this aluminum track but does not attach to it.
Place a carpet tile in one of the right angles at the centerpoint.
Roe osborn then install the tile using a straightedge to keep the edge of the tiles in a perfectly straight line.
The ridge created by the tile edge is a trip hazard.
Spread mortar for the tile pulling it away from the line.
Pull the carpet over the top using a knee kicker.
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If there s already a carpet there cut it just a few inches longer than where you want to meet the tile.
Cut the edge of the carpet so that it reaches the edge of the tile perfectly.