How to Secure Carpet in a Doorway

Carpeting that lays in a doorway's threshold must be secured properly to prevent fraying and to reduce the trip hazard it can pose. This is especially important if there are senior citizens, handicapped individuals or small children living in the home. Additionally, a properly secured carpet in a threshold is aesthetically pleasing. You can properly secure carpeting in a doorway's threshold at minimal expense and with a moderate amount of effort.

Utility knife
Threshold carpet strip
Finish nails (4 to 6)
Hammer

Instructions

- 1
  Cut the edge of the carpet if it is has not already been cut. Use a utility knife to cut off any fraying or uneven parts. Ensure that you do not cut too much off, leaving too little to fit under the strip.
- 2
  Fit the threshold strip in the doorway so that the edge of the carpet is securely underneath it. Place the angled part of the strip on the side where the door closes. Hold the strip secure and close the door to ensure a proper fit. Adjust the strip as needed to make it fit.
- 3
  Insert a finish nail into each hole in the strip and pound them in at a 90-degree angle using a hammer. Be careful not to hit the strip with the hammer as the nail is driven closer to it.

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