Carpet T Seam

Seaming carpet like a pro requires precise cuts and proper seaming technique using heat activated carpet seaming tape and a seaming iron.

Carpet t seam.

After a completed carpeting installation carpet seams are one of the most common complaints an installer receives. To seam carpet start by laying the pieces of carpet on the floor so that the edges overlap each other by 2 inches. Next lift up the edges of carpet and spread a thin layer of carpet adhesive on the floor where they will meet. 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.

The right diagram shows what the current seam is approximately in our to be replaced carpet. According to the sales person with the carpet we re buying pretty heavy weight shag carpet the seams shouldn t be visible. Seams are a part of most carpet installations in the home. This is often one of the easiest ways to tell a professional job from one that wasn t.

The left diagram is what lowe s is suggesting note the t seam in front of the fireplace. If the installer doesn t explain what carpet seams are that also adds fuel to the fire. The key to a tight fitting professional looking seam is to start with a double cutting technique that matches the two edges perfectly. Since many homeowners don t understand carpet seaming they may not be satisfied with the install once they find a seam.