If the seams of your wall-to-wall carpet have begun to come apart, you can solve the problem yourself. Materials: Seam-tape-removal tool (both the seam-tape-removal tool and seam iron should be available at your local tool-rental center)
Seam iron
Seam tape
Utility knife
- Use the seam-tape-removal tool (figure A) to remove the original seam tape. Cut through the center of the seam tape, and pull it away from the carpet. Cut along the entire length of the seam.
- Seal the edges of the carpet with seaming glue to prevent the carpet threads from pulling out.
- Cut a piece of seaming tape to size, and place it under the seam (figure B). Center the seam tape, using the red line on the tape as a guide.
- Set a seaming iron to the appropriate temperature as recommended by the seam-tape manufacturer. Place the iron directly on the tape at one end of the seam, and allow it to melt the glue on the tape for about 30 seconds.
- Slowly move the iron along the seam tape, pressing the seam in place as you go (figure C).
Tip: Self-adhesive seam tape is suitable for small repairs, but for larger jobs you should use hot-melt seaming tape, which provides a stronger bond. Next Weekend Project: Repair a Cracked Tile Weekend Projects Index
RESOURCES :
The Carpet and Rug Institute
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