One Day Custom Seam Class
March 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
Event Details
March 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm