For decades, carpet installers have had a problem transitioning carpet to hard suface floors... In September, 2001, CARPET SHIMS, LTD. solved that problem, and have continued to enhance its product line ever since! Today, all Carpet Shims' products qualify as environmentally friendly.
Everyone likes the look of beautiful hardwood, ceramic tile, stone, or marble floors in a home or office. However, the installation of carpet next to these hard surfaces has been very difficult because of the height difference between the carpet and the hard surfaces. Until the development of Carpet Shims, carpet installers used a multitude of remedies to solve this problem. They include using double, or even triple, tack strips (shown at left) next to the hard surface which leaves an unsightly drop off. Building a ramp out of materials such as float compound which may break up over time and is extremely time consuming; shake shingles (expensive, not easy to use); or a cardboard build-up which also breaks down over time. Metal or wood thresholds may be used but they are not widely preferred by the homeowner.
The other option would be to butt the carpet next the hard surface, leaving a sharp edge to step on. This hurts the feet and may chip or crack the hard surface when vacuuming.
NOTE: The un-informed installers still use the old rememdies. Insist on Carpet Shims to solve your transition problems.
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With CARPET SHIMS, SUPER SHIMS, Universal Side Shims, and Extend-A-Shims, the installation is made EASY! The specifically designed and engineered Carpet Shims, Universal Side Shims, Extend-A-Shims, and SUPER SHIMS give the carpet a gentle raise so that it joins the hard surface floor effortlessly to make a beautiful finished edge. The 12" x 48" Carpet Shims, Extend-A-Shims and SUPER SHIMS meet or exceed all ADA transition requirements. Carpet Shims products are a carpet installers dream come true...it’s Fast, Easy, and very Economical to use, and starting in 2010, all Carpet Shims' products are environmentally friendly.
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What will CARPET SHIMS do for you? With CARPET SHIMS and UNIVERSAL SIDE SHIMS you easily eliminate the problem of height differences from carpeted floors to hard surface floors.
- No more double tack strips.
- No more floating floors with fillers.
- No more building ramps with cardboard or whatever material is available.
- No need for hard to use shake shingles.
- Eliminate the sharp edges of the hard surfaces!
- No more unsightly hard surface edges.
- Beautifully finished transition, EVERYTIME!
With CARPET SHIMS and UNIVERSAL SIDE SHIMS you simply cut the shim to length, nail, and install the carpet.
As simple as 1-2-3.
Carpet Shims are available in the many sizes. See Choosing the Right Carpet Shims
Universal Side Shims are designed to match the 1", 5/8", 1/2" and 3/8" Carpet Shims and taper (transition) to the right and left of the Carpet Shim. They can also be used for outside corners.
- For The Distributor
- Added revenue from the sale of CARPET SHIMS and UNIVERSAL SIDE SHIMS.
- Provide your clients with a product that is needed in the
Industry.
- For The Carpet Store...
- Added revenue from the sale of the CARPET SHIMS and UNIVERSAL SIDE SHIMS.
- No more recalls because of a "Ramp Gone Bad".
- Happier clients because of the great, long lasting look that is achieved when using CARPET SHIMS and UNIVERSAL SIDE SHIMS.
- For The Installer...
- No hassle when different heights are encountered.
- Easy installation.
- Saves time - makes money.
- Professional looking job.
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For The Customer...
- Very happy with the carpet store and the installer because of the professional look achieved when using CARPET SHIMS and UNIVERSAL SIDE SHIMS.
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