Installation Guide

STYLE NAME: Trendy Threads I STYLE NO. H0103 DATE: 5/7/2014
REVISED DATE:
PHOTO B PHOTO D PHOTO F
PHOTO A PHOTO C PHOTO E
SIDE SEAMS
CROSS SEAMS
RECCOMENDATIONS
SEAMING INSTRUCTIONS
Always move seaming iron in the carpets pile direction and allow seam to completely cool before stretching.
Keep cross seams to a minimum. They are best when cut from back of carpet.
Using a straight edge [6 ft.], and carpenter square, adjust straight edge so that the seam will be straight across width mark
on each side either with a notch cut into the edge or make a mark then snap a white chalk line from side to side.
Now align the straight edge to the chalk line and cut carpet using a very sharp razor knife; on piece of carpet with pile laying
toward seam, hold razor knife on a slight angle undercutting the face fibers slightly, other edge cut straight up and down.
Pull both pieces together and check seam for proper fit, if satisfied with fit seam, seal both cut edges and allow to dry. Use
a premium quality seam tape to seam edges together, follow by rolling over seam with a round wheel seam roller and a
seam weight no heavier than 10 lbs. to hold seam flat while cooling. Allow seam to cool completely before stretching.
Photo A shows two light color yarns, Photo B shows the results of seaming two light colors together, a light line.
Photo C shows two dark color yarns, Photo D shows the results of seaming two dark colors together, a dark line.
Photo E shows the light color yarn keeping the two dark yarns separated. Photo F shows a correct carpet seam.
round wheel seam roller, rolling up and down seam. Now follow with a seam weight weighing no heavier than 10 lbs.
This type carpet must be seamed from face side. Use a row finder to find and separate a row, down the length of the seam.
On one edge leave on the light color yarn and on other edge leave on the dark color, then pull both edges together and check
seam for proper color alignment and proper seam fit.
If satisfied with seam appearance, apply seam sealer to both cut edges and allow to dry.
Use a premium quality seam tape to seam pieces together, set thermostat on iron at 3 to 3 1/2 and follow on seam with a