Abstract: An apparatus to install carpet is configured to prevent carpet, which includes a carpet backing attached to a nap, on a floor from moving away from a wall. The apparatus includes a tackless strip with a first side and a second side. An adhesive is affixed to the first side. Pins are driven from the second side through the first side extending from the adhesive on the first side. The carpet can be placed upon the apparatus such that the pins pierce the carpet backing while the adhesive adheres to the carpet backing holding the carpet in place even when furniture is moved across the nap.