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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Use Products Designed to Join Tile and Carpet

    Many products are available to help homeowners transition their flooring from tile to carpet. Wood or marble strips add decorative appeal. If the tile has not already been installed, metal edge protection strips can be slid underneath the last row of tiles, which can be especially helpful if your carpet and tile are not the same height. For heavily trafficked areas, consider a track and "T" strip. The track fastens to the floor between the tile and carpet, and the "T" strip snaps into the track. The top of the "T" strip extends over the edge of both the tile and the carpet.

    On the Other: Install Carpet Directly Against Tiles

    Installing carpet directly against the tile edge provides a smooth look. Use carpet tack strips, which are thin lengths of wood with metal teeth that are designed to grab and hold the carpet in place---but make sure that the sharp teeth do not poke through the carpet, where they can be stepped on. If the tile is higher than the carpet, thin strips of wood called shims may be installed under the carpet to bring it to the proper height to create a smooth transition.

    Bottom Line

    Transition products provide an easy way to join tile and carpet while adding a decorative element and protection for the edges. Installing carpet directly against tile provides a clean transition for homeowners who do not want wood, metal or marble strips dividing the space.

    Source:

    Tile and Stone Tips: How to Use Tile Transitions

    Natural Handyman

    Resource:

    Schluter Edge Protection and Transition Profiles for Floors

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