Position the seaming iron.
Carpet seaming cement.
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.
Ideal for seaming carpet edges this special sealer prevents unraveling and delaminating.
Place a carpet seaming iron under the two pieces of carpet against the carpet seam tape and plug in the iron.
In addition when creating seams use a seam roller to create pressure against the seams and force the carpet backing into the melted adhesive.
Then lay tack strips around the perimeter of the room and install your strips of padding.
Work your way down the entire seam.
The adhesive on the tape melts and becomes stickier as you heat it.
Follow the tape and iron manufacturer s recommendations for heating times.
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Make sure that you push both edges into this hot adhesive as you work.
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Universal carpet seam sealer is solvent free and easy to clean up when wet.
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Before you install the carpet make sure to check the concrete for any moisture issues that need to be addressed.
Use a special seaming iron and press the carpet into the seaming tape.
Designed for use with polypropylene jute urethane latex unitary and woven backed carpets this sealer is also compatible with vinyl backed carpets and dries in as.
After working your way down the carpet gently tug on the pieces.