Traxx CSR-C161248-10 1/2" x 12" x 48" Carpet Shims (10 Pack)

Name: Traxx CSR-C161248-10 1/2" x 12" x 48" Carpet Shims (10 Pack)
Brand: Traxx
SKU: 264743
Price: 92 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (13 reviews)

The 12” x 48” wide Carpet Shims composite board ramps are available in thicknesses of 1/4”, 3/8”, and 1/2”. These ramps are typically installed in openings that are 48” or wider and/or where ADA is a concern. Because of the 12” angle, they provide a more gentle, smooth transition from the carpet to the hard surface.

Installing Carpet Shims:
Determine the width of the opening. On the rough side of the Carpet Shim, using a carpet knife, score the shim three or four times at the needed length and snap it. Place the shim in the opening with the smooth side up and the high side toward the hard surface, leaving a *1/4" gap between the shim and the hard surface. Centered and evenly spaced, nail at least 5 ring shank nails per 32” of Carpet Shim. Place a Universal Side Shim at each side of the Carpet Shim and nail all four corners securely to the floor. Install the tack strip on top of the Carpet Shim maintaining the *1/4" gap. Install your pad and carpet, tucking the carpet into the 1/4" gap. It is that simple!

*Regarding the 1/4" gap, when extremely thick or thin carpet is being installed, adjust the gap accordingly. Also refer to hard surface manufacturer's recommendations.

Carpet Shims’ products may be attached to the floor using a good adhesive.

Free shipping	No
Brand	Traxx
MPN	CSR-C161248-10
SKU	264743

Customer Reviews

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Great Customer Service

Shims this large helped me complete a difficult flooring problem. I used them where the subfloor had sunk despite being jacked up in the crawlspace. I had hoped for a stronger material than particle board, but for the price, I am certainly satisfied with this product.

Review by Lynn Posted on

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Exactly what I needed

Needed a solution for troubling floor transition, no local resources found, fit the bill, did the job.

Review by Jeff Posted on

Did the job

Did the job.

Review by Steve Posted on

it work as expected

it work as expected a good transition from carpet to floating floor

Review by lvwardy Posted on

Saved my project!

My subfloor was un-level, and when I tiled my bathroom floor, I leveled all of the tiles with leveling shims and extra mortar. Problem was, the tile was now level but the carpet, flowing with the subfloor, was now much lower than the tile. I did not want a transition piece, I wanted the tile to flow right up to the carpet. This would not have been possible without these shims! They're completely un-noticeable and remarkably easy to install. Truly saved my project.

Review by Joe Posted on

Good product

Purchases shims and side shims to bring carpet even to tile level. Had problems with the installers with carpet being raised above the tile on initial installation. Carpet was showing quick wear. Found these shims online and arrived in good packaging. Shims worked perfectly once installed.

Review by Radmountainbobcat Posted on

Cat's Pajamas

Great product! Exactly what I needed to bring my laminate flooring up gradually to reduce the height difference between the hall and kitchen!

Review by WiscoJoe Posted on

Perfect Solution

Had a new tile floor installed in Bathroom. This was the perfect solution to the height difference between the tile floor and the carpeted floor. Looks great after installed. My only concern is the quality of the material. The shim arrived broken in a number of places. Customer service was excellent and immediately sent replacement. Hoping the lifespan of the material holds up. Also one note. When ordering the corners, although the photo shows two corners, you only receive one. You must order two separate corners.

Review by Steve D Posted on

Perfect for smoothing the way for a wheelchair

When I knew I'd need foot surgery and would be in a wheelchair for four months, I started looking for ways to smooth the transition between rooms. I took up the transition pieces between the kitchen and bathroom tiles and the rest of the hardwoods. Then I nudged this shim up to the tile, taped it down with duct tape, and had a perfect flow with little effort into and out of the rooms. I had looked under 'handicap access' and all sorts of headings on the Internet and just found the shims by dumb luck. So glad I did and I'm telling everyone about this, including my visiting nurse and PT people.

Review by Unusual Use Posted on

The Right Solution

We just installed hardwood treads over our previously carpeted stairs in our split entry home. The treads raised the stairs up 1/2 inch over the laminate flooring it met at the upper level. Not wanting anyone to trip over that rise and fall down the stairs I needed something to put under the laminate that would gradually raise the level to the proper height. These carpet shims were exactly the right solution for the job. And your customer service was so nice when the first one arrived broken they shipped out a new one right away and made sure it was given extra packaging and shipped by UPS instead of US mail, as UPS is more careful about handling such oddly sized packages.

Review by MnM Posted on