Z Bar Carpet Edge

The z bar is used in conjunction with the tack strip and should be installed directly over the z bar.

Z bar carpet edge.

The ridge created by the tile edge is a trip hazard. Cut the z bar using a hacksaw and use a carpet trimmer to make a precise cut along the edge of the carpet that will be tucked and secured. Create a nice smooth finished edge where carpet meets your tile flooring with the exclusive z bar from trafficmaster. If the edge of the carpet were left exposed not only would it look sloppy but the carpet would begin to fray.

Roll carpet s edge over z bar then tap down to secure. Use with tack strip and carpet to create a finished edge along ceramic tile. Manufactured in 48 inch lengths to match tack strip. An easy option to properly finish a carpet installation at a door entrance or transition.

A z bar carpet strip which resembles the shape of the letter z provides the. When your floors shift from carpet to linoleum or wood you need a transition piece or carpet strip between rooms to hold the edge of the carpet in place. However a transition known as a z bar a metal strip. Creates a finished look where carpeting meets ceramic tile.

If you are looking for more insurance for the edge of the carpet where it meets the tile a z bar is an optional security measure. The join between carpet and ceramic floor tiles is dangerous if not properly bridged. Not only that it delivers a flawless transition between carpet and tile but it also hides the edges of the carpet preventing it from being pulled out by accident. Sounds simple enough right.