All you have to do it remodel the existing carpet so that it accommodates the transition strip.
Tack strip carpet to tile.
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Measure the length of the transition area between the tile and the carpet.
Pull up the carpet from its tack strip starting at a corner near the damaged subfloor.
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.
Transfer this measure to the tack.
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Position the tack strip 1 4 inch away from the tile.
Measuring 4 ft it matches up perfectly to a standard tack strip.
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.
Trim the carpet.
Pull the carpet over the top using a knee kicker.
Fold back the carpet to allow yourself enough room to work.
Cut the edge of the carpet so that it reaches the edge of the tile perfectly.
Use pl 400 adhesive it comes in caulk tubes at almost any hardware store or home improvement center lay a bead about the size of a pencil all the way around where your putting down the strip than.
How to tuck carpet next to tile step 1.
This shows the proper tack strip placement to get long lasting and beautiful results out of your carpet install.