Z Bar Carpet Edge

The join between carpet and ceramic floor tiles is dangerous if not properly bridged.

Z bar carpet edge.

The z bar is used in conjunction with the tack strip and should be installed directly over the z bar. If the edge of the carpet were left exposed not only would it look sloppy but the carpet would begin to fray. The ridge created by the tile edge is a trip hazard. Use with tack strip and carpet to create a finished edge along ceramic tile.

Manufactured in 48 inch lengths to match tack strip. Sounds simple enough right. 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. However a transition known as a z bar a metal strip.

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. 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. Creates a finished look where carpeting meets ceramic tile. Roll carpet s edge over z bar then tap down to secure.

If you re looking for an added level of security then a z bar is one of the best tile to carpet transition options out there. Create a nice smooth finished edge where carpet meets your tile flooring with the exclusive z bar from trafficmaster. Measuring 4 ft it matches up perfectly to a standard tack strip. A z bar carpet strip which resembles the shape of the letter z provides the.