How do I remove & install carpet transition - pin metal type?

Question

I need to install vinyl into our washer/dryer utility room. How do I remove the carpet transition - pin metal?
- This is the type without screws. Please see example photo. pin metal carpet transition photo.

- After installing vinyl, how do I re-install carpet transition?

Thanks.

Answer 1

That kind of transition is secured to the floor using screws, or more commonly, staples or roofing nails.

The first thing you need to do, is pry up the side that tops the carpet. The carpet is actually pinched between the top of the transition, and the bottom, which is attached to the floor. A good flat bar, "wonder" bar, etc, works well for this. You only need to pry the lip up about a quarter to half inch... then you can lift the carpet off of the prongs on the floor of the transition bar.

Once you have it removed, you can either replace it with a new transition bar of the same kind....or... you can 'self edge' the carpet... no transition bar at all. You simply fold the carpet under about a half inch, and staple it every couple of inches, with a pneumatic staple gun.

If you decide to go ahead and use another transition bar...lay it so that the carpet will tuck under the upper lip, and then use either screws, or roofing nails, to tack it to the floor. Tuck the carpet in place, and gently hammer that upper lip down, all along the bar, to secure the carpet. A pair of tin snips will cut transition bar, easily. You can get it in pre-cut lengths for doorways, or up to 12ft lengths, at a some locations (like anyone who sells carpet).

Have Fun!

Answer 2

Carpet Transition

Answer 3

Carpet Transition Strip

Answer 4

First measure the exact width. Consult with a local wood floor dealer or refinisher to see if they have any tips. Different areas of the country may have locally available woods not seen elsewhere. If it's exactly 3" or 3-1/4" wide it's probably Oak. You can scrape (with the grain!) a small area with a hand scraper, lightly hand sand and put a little water or mineral spirits on it to see how it looks. Do not pour water on the floor to remove the pad residue (wood and water don't mix). If it's thin and hard the sander will take it off. If it's too thick for that it could be removed with a paint scraper or carefully with a wide razor scraper. Unless you're destitute I'd recommend getting a pro to do the sanding and finishing. If you want to DIY, try one room first and see how it goes.

Answer 5

just use a small pry bar and pull up you will not wan to reuse
pin metal cause to remove from carpet you will also need to
bend up flange that carpet is tucked into to remove old nails
and to renail down but once you bend the old flange up
it usually cracks from brittleness if you try to reuse.

install vinyl get new strip nail down over lapping edge of vinyl
trim carpet just to flush under the lip of the new pin metal
and stretch with a knee kicker borrow from carpet store.
and pound flat with rubber mallet.

Answer 6

to remove it just use a crow bar and hammer
go buy one if u damage the old one and just replace the nails
very simple