Carpet may be turned and tucked, secured to tack strip, finished with metal or wood profiles, or joined with a reducer. The hard-surface thickness and underlayment should be planned before installation. Loose carpet edges can fray or create trip hazards. A transition should also allow required movement in floating hard-surface flooring. Door location, mobility needs, vacuuming, and future replacement should be considered.

Key considerations

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  • carpet to tile edge
  • carpet transition strip
  • carpet transition
  • carpet to hardwood
  • carpet to tile
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