Carpet Seaming

This class is designed for both apprentices and Lead Installers. We dive deep into the construction of all soft surface materials and the best ways to create a better seam. This class covers:

• Tufted Material
• Woven Material / Axminster, Wilton, Face to Face, Velvet
• Flat Weaves
• Properly Identifying the construction
• Various cutting tools and techniques
• Seam sealing options
• Use of Latex, Acrylic and Thermoplastic (Glue Gun) and the Pros and cons of both
• Use of the hot seaming iron
• Effects of heat on a seam
• Use of the Koolglide Seaming system
• How to eliminate seam peaking
• Causes of discoloration

And Much more..