The next step should be to cut at the direct edge of the tile.
Tiling up against carpet.
Cut the z bar to the length of this area using a hacksaw.
Tiling to existing carpet if i need to tile up to carpet that has already been installed at a doorway for instance i install the tile carefully to within about an inch of the carpet.
Carpet installation repairs.
5 fit the z bar right up.
Cut the carpet with a slotted blade knife so that it is even with the edge of the tile.
Unpeel one side of the tape and press it against the back corner of your carpet tile.
After the tile is installed put in a tack strip 1 4 to 3 8 inches from the edge of the tile.
It is highly recommended that you lay the tiling before you install the carpet if using this method.
Apply carpet tape or glue to the back of the tiles if there s no adhesive.
Use the carpet kicker and stretch the carpet over the tacks and past the tack strip by 1 4 inch.
If you are using a carpet glue apply the glue in a straight line on each edge on the back of the carpet.
And if the carpet in the hallway is dark red you may not want to contrast this with a green carpet in the bedroom.
Again i m careful not to get any mortar or grout on the carpet.
Part of the series.
Pull back the carpet from the edge of the tiles and measure the length of the area where the two surfaces meet.
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.
If you have a deep dark carpet in one room it may be best to avoid placing it directly up against a gleaming white marble in the next room.
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.
Work on a single carpet tile at a time when applying any adhesive.
Carpet can easily be cut and positioned easily or at least it can be moved more more easily than tile especially after the tile has been set into place.