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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
And Much more..

Event Details

March 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm