Carpet Installer how-to

How to Seam Two Pieces of Carpet Invisibly

Good seams disappear.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good seams disappear. In short: match; trim; place, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Match pile direction.

  2. Trim edges straight.

  3. Place seaming tape.

  4. Heat with the iron.

  5. Press edges together.

  6. Weight to cool.

Safety reminders for carpet installers

  • Wear knee pads
  • Use sharp blades safely
  • Lift rolls with help
  • Ventilate adhesives

Tack strip · Pad · Seam · Seaming tape · Power stretcher · Knee kicker: see the full carpet installer glossary.

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