Remove Carpet Transition Strip

The z bar is a metal strip installed.

Remove carpet transition strip. Removing a carpet strip in the doorway to prep for the installation of floor tile. Cut the transition strip to fit the length of the tracks with a circular saw. If you have a metal transition that s in good condition the installer may decide to leave it in place. If the broken piece is still attached to the locking strip carefully pry it up in small increments using a screwdriver and hammer.

Removing t molding is similar to removing other trim just make sure to work with the shape of the t molding to avoid breaking it. Tap the strip onto the groove of the track with a rubber mallet starting at one end and tapping down to the other. If you are installing a new floor the t molding needs to be removed and replaced. Keep pulling back the carpet and slicing it into strips.

T molding is trim used to create a smooth transition between two different styles of floorboards often laminate or wood. Remove a z bar by placing a flat pry bar under the edge of the carpet and floor along the transition and gently applying pressure to pry up on the carpet edge. Joe is still working on his carpet removal project it s now. When you come to a transition where the carpet meets another section of carpet or other flooring cut the carpet and leave the transition in place photo 2.