[toocheaptohire]

I'd like to install tile in a room that will be mostly carpeted. The tiled portion would be in front of french doors and along a wall just next to and perpendicular to the doors along which a coat rack and bench will be positioned (mud room corner, if you will). I'd prefer the shape of the tiled area to be more curved than hard 90 degree angles - attached a rough sketch of what I'm trying (poorly) to describe. My question is - do I need to find a "curveable" edger to between the tile and carpet (and would that be installed before tile?) or can I put tile in and have carpet installed butted up against the curving tile border? Carpet would be installed by pros, tile by moi.

 

[Mudd]

If you're on concrete, professional carpet installers should have no problem tucking the carpet directly to the tile.

In my own opinion, tucking the carpet to the tile looks best.

 

[Bob Mariani]

Use small pieces of tack strips to make the curve and tuck the carpet.

 

[toocheaptohire]

Great - just the feedback I needed - thanks!

 

[Floorwizard]

In my own opinion, tucking the carpet to the tile looks best.

Agreed. If you don't like the look afterwards...consider trac n cap

 

[dan wylde]

I agree with Bob, I have been istalling carpet for 21 years and the carpet is always tucked in against the tile edge with tackless in front of the tiles. cheers Dan