Follow the tape and iron manufacturer s recommendations for heating times.
Carpet seam sits taller than the carpet any cures.
In order to make sure that the seam is sealed properly apply gentle constant pressure.
Then i seam up the cross seams on a board s right on the carpet.
I am confident enough in my seaming stretching abilities to place a seam in the middle of the room is nothing to me.
After a completed carpeting installation carpet seams are one of the most common complaints an installer receives.
Then i would do a quick clean up and bring in the srtetcher install metal trims and anything else that needs doing.
Depending on the type of tape you use you might need to heat it for several minutes to begin activating the adhesive on the seam tape.
Since many homeowners don t understand carpet seaming they may not be satisfied with the install once they find a seam.
If you have carpeting installed and this is a problem in some cases it can be repaired.
I cool those of with the straight edge.
Place a carpet seaming iron under the two pieces of carpet against the carpet seam tape and plug in the iron.
Position the seaming iron.
I can t say that for all installers.
If the installer doesn t explain what carpet seams are that also adds fuel to the fire.
Simply apply the sealer to the gap and allow it to dry fully.
Some carpets hide seams better then others.
Seam peaking occurs when the seam is set and then stretching occurs as the installation process is.
I would cut and prep the field piece first and then cut and prep the cross seams if any.
Actually very few around here.
This device is meant to ensure that the seams stay sealed for a long time and works well at doing so.