Seaming Carpet Remnants

Set the straightedge tool along the edge of the carpeting you just cut.

Seaming carpet remnants. Then trim 1 inch from each edge using a sharp blade so they match up exactly with no gaps. One of the best ways to use carpet remnants is to put them in low traffic areas in your home. Place the carpet pieces to be connected upside down so that the carpet seam tape can be easily placed on the bottom of the carpet. Unfold the carpeting so it is lying underneath the edge you just cut.

Next lift up the edges of carpet and spread a thin layer of carpet adhesive on the floor where they will meet. If you are replacing a section of already installed carpet just pull it back far enough so that plenty of the undersides are exposed. Follow the tape and iron manufacturer s recommendations for heating times. To prevent fraying however your carpet remnant needs an edging.

Depending on the type of tape you use you might need to heat it for several minutes to begin activating the adhesive on the seam tape. Uses for carpet remnants carpet remnants can be used in multiple ways throughout your house. Run a bead of glue along each edge of the carpet. Place a carpet seaming iron under the two pieces of carpet against the carpet seam tape and plug in the iron.

Carpet remnants can be purchased from carpet stores at greatly reduced prices or you can use carpeting that you have pulled from your own home or from a friend s home too. Video instructions for regular style instabind carpet binding. White glue is an old edging trick and at one time those with more time than money reinforced edges with cloth carpet tape a sturdy needle and heavyweight thread. Demonstrates two different ways to seal carpet seams using latex seam sealer and hot melt seam sealer using the orcon peak buster.

Be aware that carpet remnants are patched together so they may be a little less durable than a full piece of carpeting. To seam carpet start by laying the pieces of carpet on the floor so that the edges overlap each other by 2 inches. Carpet remnants are often a great bargain as retailers often are eager to clear out this odd shaped stock quickly. Position the seaming iron.

You can use plain white or craft glue but carpet seam sealer is a glue designed specifically for preventing carpet from unraveling. Making rugs from carpet remnants is an easy inexpensive way to unique floor covering that match your room décor.