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.
Z bar carpet edge.
Use with tack strip and carpet to create a finished edge along ceramic tile.
The join between carpet and ceramic floor tiles is dangerous if not properly bridged.
However a transition known as a z bar a metal strip.
Roll carpet s edge over z bar then tap down to secure.
A z bar carpet strip which resembles the shape of the letter z provides the.
Sounds simple enough right.
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.
Measuring 4 ft it matches up perfectly to a standard tack strip.
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.
An easy option to properly finish a carpet installation at a door entrance or transition.
The z bar is used in conjunction with the tack strip and should be installed directly over the z bar.
Creates a finished look where carpeting meets ceramic tile.
Manufactured in 48 inch lengths to match tack strip.
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.
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.