Edge Taping Carpet Seams

Watch as certified mohawk carpet installers install carpeting and seal the carpet seams together.
Edge taping carpet seams. Essentially this is a temporary issue caused by stretching. When the carpet is stretched it is pulled where the edges of the tape are attached to the carpet and the two pieces lift to create a peak. Carpet seam tape is a heat activated adhesive tape used to join the edges of carpet together. It is applied underneath the carpet when the carpet is installed.
Free sample colored waterproof carpet edge binding tape seam fabric non slip adhesive cloth duct tape find complete details about free sample colored waterproof carpet edge binding tape seam fabric non slip adhesive cloth duct tape non slip adhesive cloth duct tape colored cloth duct tape waterproof seam non slip adhesive cloth tape from adhesive paper film supplier or manufacturer. Seam peaking occurs when the seam is set and then stretching occurs as the installation process is completed. As you move down the seam with the iron roll over the joined seam behind the iron using a seam roller to press the carpet edges into the tape adhesive and ensure they lie flat. The backing of your carpet will be attached to the seam tape and stretching during installation can pull the points where the tape is attached tight enough to cause the top section of the carpet to peak upwards.
Carpet seam tape may also be used to repair tears or when replacing a damaged area of carpet.