…scratches run perpendicular to the tack strip line, suggesting incorrect removal of the tack strips. They used a floor scraper, pry bar and hammer, and I observed them leaving… …the process of removing both tack strips and nails. Is this common…
…I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions on the best way to remove the little tack strips that are nailed to the concrete securing the carpet. I have a hammer and chisel but I am hoping that there is an easier way to remove this material…
Hammer and a wonder bar (flat crowbar) is how I have done it. I have tried alternatives so as to prevent… …concrete to get it out. Otherwise, they would not hold the carpet in place. Nonetheless, a hammer and a wonder bar suffices.
…sides tight before stapling. Step 14: Re-attach the trim. Tack the trim back into place. You might be able to reuse the old brads by tapping the tips back with a hammer until they are flush with the molding. Then, nail the molding back…
Interior doors can become damaged, difficult to operate or old-fashioned compared to the rest of the d�cor. Replacing an interior door is a one-day project for one or two people.
…hammer, the image of a claw hammer comes to mind. The head has… …shock absorption. The claw hammer may be the carpenter's most… …They range in size from small tack hammers to huge framing hammers… …people, a good general purpose hammer is moderate in size, weighing…
…the top of the door. Gently tap them into the holes with a hammer. On the bottom of the door are pre-drilled holes for the… …length of the header track. Simply cut the molding and glue or tack in place in front of the track. Then paint or stain the doors…
I usually use a wide chisel and hammer, between the nails. This will bust up the tack strip, which is just fine; makes it easier to… …concrete, the nails will still be there. A claw hammer will take them out, or a prybar. Be careful…
