Part of the series.
Carpet edge to tile.
Carpet can easily be cut and positioned easily or at least it can be moved more more easily than tile especially after the tile has been set into place.
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After the tile is installed put in a tack strip 1 4 to 3 8 inches from the edge of the tile.
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To bridge the transition between the carpet and the tile i fashion a t shaped wooden strip that bridges the edge of the carpet and the edge of the tile see illustration below.
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I rabbet the edges about 3 8 inch deep on each side leaving 1 4 inch wide wings on the top.
Cut the carpet with a slotted blade knife so that it is even with the edge of the tile.
As a rule of thumb make sure to install the tack strip for the carpet about 1 4 to 3 8 inches from the edge of the tile.
Pull the carpet over the top using a knee kicker.
Cut the edge of the carpet so that it reaches the edge of the tile perfectly.
The tack strip for the carpet is installed 1 4 to 3 8 inch from the edge of the tile then the edge of the carpet is cut off at the direct tile edge or it can span the slight gap between the tack.
The next step should be to cut at the direct edge of the tile.
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Carpet installation repairs.
Use the carpet kicker and stretch the carpet over the tacks and past the tack strip by 1 4 inch.