{"id":3623,"date":"2017-07-10T16:15:52","date_gmt":"2017-07-10T16:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/?p=3623"},"modified":"2017-07-12T16:30:57","modified_gmt":"2017-07-12T16:30:57","slug":"carpet-seam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/carpet-seam\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to know about a Carpet Seam"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After a completed carpeting installation, carpet seams<\/em> are one of the most common complaints an installer receives.<\/p>\n

Since many homeowners don\u2019t understand carpet seaming, they may not be satisfied with the install once they find a seam. If the installer doesn\u2019t explain what carpet seams are, that also adds fuel to the fire.<\/p>\n

The key to avoiding problems with carpet seams is understanding what they are. Let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n

What are Carpet Seams?<\/h2>\n

When two separate pieces of carpet (or differents type of flooring<\/a>)\u00a0are installed in the same room, a seam is created where both pieces meet. For example, a 12 x 12 bedroom with a closet will require two different cuts for carpet. When both carpet edges meet at the closet’s entrance, the seam is formed.<\/p>\n

The goal is to make this carpet\u00a0seam as unnoticeable as possible. A knowledgeable installer will never promise you invisible seams because it\u2019s simply not possible.<\/p>\n

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The installer should tell you about carpet seams to avoid any dissatisfaction with your install. Unseasoned carpet and flooring installers<\/a> typically forget this, or simply don\u2019t know how to handle seams, resulting in the following:<\/p>\n