Finish TradesQuestion 238 of 700
Stretch-in (tackless) carpet installation over cushion relies on gripper strips at the room perimeter. When placing those strips, the pins should point:
a.Straight up toward the ceiling
b.Toward the wall, with a small gap between strip and wall to tuck the carpet
c.Away from the wall toward the room center
d.It does not matter which way the pins face
Explanation
Tackless strip pins angle toward the wall so the stretched carpet hooks onto them and stays under tension, with a small gutter left to tuck the carpet edge. Pins facing up, facing the room, or in any direction would not hold the stretched carpet.
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