Rugs, Carpets and Carpeting - Tack strip issues

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D'Olier
12-15-05, 08:38 PM
I am trying to nail tack strps into two areas : both doors where the carpet will meet laminate I CANNOT nail these things into the slab. I have wasted about 16 feet of this stuff so far trying to nail it in. The nails are always bending. When I do get one in, the next nail on the same strip won't go in. I'm at my wits end here. What am I doing wrong?

Paul

Carpets Done Wright
12-15-05, 09:17 PM
Must be concrete!

Now that you have the concrete all pitted, I bet it is hard.

Go buy a tube of liquid nails and a caulking gun.

Glue it down and wait a day to stretch.


Or you could hammer drill, then use plastic wall anchors and screws or roofing nails.
mbetea
12-16-05, 07:36 PM
A hammer drill, 1/8" drill bit and 7/8" aluminum plugs. Works like a charm. Don't worry too much about not being able to get the pins to stick in the concrete. Takes a special touch and even with that you're not always guaranteed to sink them. Gluing the strip down works too and would be more convenient if you don't have a hammer drill already (they are pricey).