Deck hatch carpeting... The Gap

[tonynoriega]

So I did a little test carpet fitting install today on the hatch on my deck/platform...

Should I attempt a re-cut and fill this gap... or "f" this gap and just move on...

My perfectionist side says "re-cut", my "lets just get on with this" side says ...well just that.

Just looking for thoughts and or opinions...

thx

 

[DrNip]

Ever thought of just cutting a strip of carpet and stapling it to the side of the door to fill the gap? Then just carpet normal over it.

 

[tonynoriega]

Funny you say that... I did actually... but I wasn't sure how that would effect any of the stability of staying in place...

Obviously the hatch wont be getting into, too often, but maybe I could staple that strip in place... and slather it with some carpet glue or contact cement?

 

[DrNip]

Yeah if it bothers you that much just build it up with some type of material under the carpet. A strip of carpet, foam, neoprene, plastic, etc.

 

[rscottp]

I would probably cut a new hatch. Most likely easier than trying to shim it out. If you don't have a wood for the new hatch shim it somehow.

 

[thill]

cut a piece of wooden shim or make a piece of wood the right taper, and attach it to the side with contact cement. Then carpet. Done, and less wasteful than trashing the door.

 

[bcbouy]

if you're like me,it'll bug the hell out of you every time you look at it. re cut it and be happy with a job well done.you spent all that time making it how you want it,don't half ass it now