And this should result in less blight, less strip malls and less failing infrastructure".
One encouraging sign for those who value the aesthetics of old buildings is that the real estate boom has made landlords appreciate the value of old ornamentation, leading to less stripping and more restoration.
Next you will need to remove the tack-less strips.
Use a knee kicker to attach and stretch the commercial carpet along the tack-less strips.
Finish the installation process by tucking the carpet between the wall and the tack-less strips.
Starting at one end, pull up the carpet from the tack-less strips and begin rolling.
In each corner, make sure the tack-less strips are installed tightly against one another.
Work your way around the room, stretching the carpet over the tack-less strips.
Note: Do not install tack-less strips in front of doorways.
Lay down the carpet pad strips over the new tack-less strips you just put on the floor.
Begin installing tack-less strips around the perimeter of the room, leaving a ½ inch space between the strip and the wall.
