AndrewMAshton Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Hello, anyone know the best way to attach carpet fasteners (pic attached) so they stay on and look neat, just been battling with the fastener, carpet and mole grips and it looks a right bodge, as always, many thanks, Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) I close out the spikes with a small metal hammer. Support the top side with a lead block or piece of hardwood. Peter W Edited September 27, 2015 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Andrew, I suggest that before you hammer the spikes down that you fold them over about 90 degrees and then use a toothpick to tease the carpet fibres round the ring and push it down and then finally hammer flat. if you don't do this the fibres get trapped and look like sh1t. It is all about taking time and the result you want and it does I'm afraid, take time. Also careful use of a hard steam cleaner which will help to realign the fibres. Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) When I did mine, I pushed the spikes through by hand and made sure I was happy with how they looked. Turned them over and supporting the ring on a hardwood block, tapped the spikes over with a small hammer Finished with a punch to push the tips of the spikes home. Touch wood, they are still in place and holding Edited September 28, 2015 by wjgco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Align the spike correctly with the floor fastener first so the carpet lays right, push through and line up the lower half correctly with the spikes. Bend over the spikes with a pair of pliers and job done. If the carpet is any good then the ring will sit down into the pile so it is virtually invisible. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 +1 Thats how I did it. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Personally I would bend the spikes slightly more than 90 degrees. When you go to unclip in the future they should not force the spikes to try and straighten again Thats why I bend them back with pliers. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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