[jroussel]

I have a situation where the tile is higher than the carpet. I have purchased a metal transition strip, but I can't seem to find any nails that are tough enough to pound into the concrete below without bending and curling. Is there a particular nail to purchase or do I have to drill out a hole and install wooden dowels to nail it to? The workers at the local home improvement stores don't seem to know the answer. Please advise.

[smoothy]

Masonary nails are what you need... they come in various lengths. Don't buy ones that are too long.

THey sell them , I don't know why they won't know about them... but a better solution is to drill a hole with a hammer drill and use plastic anchors with screws... you will at some point want to take them out when the tiles need replaced or the carpet does.

[creahands]

I agree with smoothy. Use plastic anchors. They come in various sizes. Get the smallest u can but with screw head large enough to hold strip down.

Chuck

[jroussel]

Thanks, guys! I appreciate the advice.