Great video! I am glad to see that you now know the importance of seam sealing carpet, or for that matter, seam sealing flooring whether it's carpet or vinyl. I am now in my 44th year of installing floorcovering and have seen many Installers being taught the wrong way by people who think they are right! I like that you are willing to try and learn other techniques, that's why I take the time to watch installation videos to this day. You can teach an old dog new tricks! Thanks for the great videos! PS I never used the glue gun sealer but have always used latex sealer. I think I'll rig up a new nozzle on my glue gun and give it a shot. Thanks again.
Fred Wiedlich Yes are you most certainly can teach an old dog new tricks, 27 years at this for me and I learn new stuff all the time, and thank you for watching and for your reply and appreciate your feedback
would you recommend this with area rugs where we would have to roll up the carpet and then open back up in someones house? maybe bending the carpet sometime?
I totally understand what you're saying about this, but like you said you've never had a issue with your seams before so what's with the change? Doesn't the glue from the tape get into the voids when it's melted.
sausage man Well as you seen when I bent the seam over it it did not break open light the first piece, it literally melts the whole piece of the backings together like there’s not even a seam there, plus technically you’re supposed to seal your seams , So like I said since I’m teaching this off by as well teach it the right way According to CFI standards
I personally think they're making this the "standard" because they can make even more money off of the installers. Lol. Plus when the carpet is laying flat and installed, it never bends that way anyway.
jc86 The only time I have ever seen a seam bent like that is cross seams , After you put them together and then slide it up the wall for your long seam sometimes they will break backwards, other than that I think it’s just to show that the carpet backing gets connected from top to bottom which therefore will not allow the seam to peak When stretched
How do you get your Kool glide to melt the edges in doorways, and seams where you can't fold the edges back enough to get it clear to the edge of the seam? I've had a lot of problems getting the last 1" or so to melt.
Great video! I am glad to see that you now know the importance of seam sealing carpet, or for that matter, seam sealing flooring whether it's carpet or vinyl. I am now in my 44th year of installing floorcovering and have seen many Installers being taught the wrong way by people who think they are right! I like that you are willing to try and learn other techniques, that's why I take the time to watch installation videos to this day. You can teach an old dog new tricks! Thanks for the great videos! PS I never used the glue gun sealer but have always used latex sealer. I think I'll rig up a new nozzle on my glue gun and give it a shot. Thanks again.
Fred Wiedlich Yes are you most certainly can teach an old dog new tricks, 27 years at this for me and I learn new stuff all the time, and thank you for watching and for your reply and appreciate your feedback
Good video,
CFI has a great 5 week class. Was fortunate learn alot from there.
Christian Wilson Yes sir the manager at CFI has seen my videos here and has contacted me and that’s how I was fortunate enough to talk with him
would you recommend this with area rugs where we would have to roll up the carpet and then open back up in someones house? maybe bending the carpet sometime?
chuchuboiii That would be just fine
Great video!! I knew you would get it to work properly!!
Todd Abrams Thank you sir
I totally understand what you're saying about this, but like you said you've never had a issue with your seams before so what's with the change?
Doesn't the glue from the tape get into the voids when it's melted.
sausage man Well as you seen when I bent the seam over it it did not break open light the first piece, it literally melts the whole piece of the backings together like there’s not even a seam there, plus technically you’re supposed to seal your seams , So like I said since I’m teaching this off by as well teach it the right way According to CFI standards
I personally think they're making this the "standard" because they can make even more money off of the installers. Lol. Plus when the carpet is laying flat and installed, it never bends that way anyway.
Which seam tape you use usually for hot melt?
Christian Wilson Powerhold 250 Just a seam tape for medium to heavy foot traffic
Great demonstration! When would a seam ever be bent like that on an install though? Is this just to ensure an ultimate connection?
jc86 The only time I have ever seen a seam bent like that is cross seams , After you put them together and then slide it up the wall for your long seam sometimes they will break backwards, other than that I think it’s just to show that the carpet backing gets connected from top to bottom which therefore will not allow the seam to peak When stretched
Thanks for sharing . Does it take just regular glue gun sticks ?
CarpetMan No sir it does have its own sticks that has some kind of chemical in it that mixes with the blue light for the inspectors
you should review the butt buddy seam cutter, it makes perfect cross joins and is great for berber and loop pile
Martin Baker awesome
Your gun is cold
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After you let it cool, it seamed much better.
ReinSman100 yes with these kind of results I will definitely be using that all the time
It's because of the seam tape used bud. Try the Kool glide you'll have better results.
shawn mooreThanks for your recommendation it’s appreciated
How do you get your Kool glide to melt the edges in doorways, and seams where you can't fold the edges back enough to get it clear to the edge of the seam? I've had a lot of problems getting the last 1" or so to melt.