Carpet T Seam

Seam peaking can be minimized but only if a professional understands how to install a carpet correctly.

Carpet t seam.

Be sure not to leave hot iron in one spot to long or hot glue can drop into carpet seam and come through the top being upside down while performing old tape removal. Then trim 1 inch from each edge using a sharp blade so they match up exactly with no gaps. After a completed carpeting installation carpet seams are one of the most common complaints an installer receives. The right diagram shows what the current seam is approximately in our to be replaced carpet.

If the installer doesn t explain what carpet seams are that also adds fuel to the fire. When redoing a seam flip carpet back flat if seam tape doesn t come off easily vput your hot iron on bottom of tape and slowly pull tape off as it heats glue. This is often one of the easiest ways to tell a professional job from one that wasn t. Next lift up the edges of carpet and spread a thin layer of carpet adhesive on the floor where they will meet.

According to the sales person with the carpet we re buying pretty heavy weight shag carpet the seams shouldn t be visible. The key to a tight fitting professional looking seam is to start with a double cutting technique that matches the two edges perfectly. Seaming carpet like a pro requires precise cuts and proper seaming technique using heat activated carpet seaming tape and a seaming iron. Since many homeowners don t understand carpet seaming they may not be satisfied with the install once they find a seam.