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You need a seaming Iron and Seaming"hot melt" tape You plug in the Iron set it to 3 lay the tape under the seam, assuming you have cut the seam, and proceed to slide the iron down the seam as it melts the glue on the tape. You move the iron about every 45 seconds, apply pressure to the carpet via a roller and then weight the seam with a flat heavy object as you go
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How well does Berber carpet hold up in comparison to shag?
Berber carpet is a modern day 'shag' carpet. The original shag carpets were easy to snag, pull and catch things on. Berber carpet is strong, durable and modern carpets also offer stain repellent.
Should you put Berber carpet upstairs?
Yes
What are some retail chains that carry Berber carpet?
The Home Depot and Lowe's both sell berber carpet tiles, which are pretty easy to install as well. Amazon also sells some too! I might look into getting myself some of the carpet tiles too!
What type of Berber carpet is best?
There are lots of good carpet cleaners on the market, and they will all say pat or scrub lightly. What they don't tell you is to never pour the cleanser directly onto the carpet. That wets the carpet backing and the dyes on that will wick up through the carpet fiber. And you'll never get rid of that stain!
What is the average price for Berber carpet?
The cost largely depends on the quality of the carpet you want. The lower end costs $3.70 per square foot, while the higher end carpet costs about $5.49 per square foot.
What is Berber flecks?
Berber flecks refer to small irregularities or variations in the color or texture of a Berber carpet. These flecks can add a distinctive look to the carpet and are a common characteristic of Berber-style carpets.
How well does Berber carpet hold up in comparison to shag?
Berber carpet is a modern day 'shag' carpet. The original shag carpets were easy to snag, pull and catch things on. Berber carpet is strong, durable and modern carpets also offer stain repellent.
Is Berber carpet better?
Berber carpet is a great place to get your carpets redone at. They have a sale going on for a certain number of rooms, so it wouldn't be as bad at it normally would to re-carpet you house.
What is the best method for repairing a carpet seam that has come apart?
The best method for repairing a carpet seam that has come apart is to use a carpet seam adhesive specifically designed for this purpose. Apply the adhesive to the edges of the carpet and press them together firmly. Allow the adhesive to dry completely before walking on the seam.
Should you put Berber carpet upstairs?
Yes
How long will Berber carpet hold up?
Berber carpet should hold up for at least 7 years. Make sure you have it installed properly. If you do this, it should last a lifetime. Good luck!!
What is the purpose for a seaming iron?
when you join two pieces of carpet you have to join them with seam tape, and the heat from the seam iron melts the glue on the tape to hold the carpet together
What is berber carpeting?
The real truthBerber is not a type or style of carpet. It refers to the little specs of another color or colors, called berber fleck Berber can be either, cut pile, or loop pile construction.Mostly found in loop pile construction, and over the years, loop pile carpets have been referred to as "berber" carpets, when in fact they my not be berber at all, but a solid color loop pile.What distinguishes Berber carpet from other loop carpets is that Berber has different sized loops. There is no such thing as a cut pile Berber. All Berber carpets are loop pile, and the loops are different sizes. The yarn used to make them has different colors, so the carpet has specks of different colors. Most Berbers have the loops engineered so that they form a pattern. There will be an area that has big loops, and then an area with small loops. Since Berber carpets are not cut, but looped, they don't show wear as much as a cut pile carpet.If you look at a piece of carpet, an ordinary piece, you will notice that the tufts come out of the backing and are all cut to the same length. Berber carpets don't have tufts. It is made by looping the carpet material back into the carpet backing so they there are no exposed ends of carpet fibers. This makes Berbers more resistant to wear and they show less traffic patterns. Their downside is that they do not offer the "plushiness" that regular cut pile carpet offers.This style of carpet is named "Berber" because it was originally developed by the Berbers, in North Africa.
How do you repair a torn carpet?
To repair a torn carpet, gather some heat-activated carpet tape, a seam iron and a utility knife. Lift up the edges of the rip in the carpet, remove the old carpet tape, and apply a length of new carpet tape. Use the seam iron to activate the adhesive and mend the carpet tear.
Best way to seam loop carpet?
Row cut it Seal the seam Hot melt seam Check the vendors web site for detailed instructions.
What are some retail chains that carry Berber carpet?
The Home Depot and Lowe's both sell berber carpet tiles, which are pretty easy to install as well. Amazon also sells some too! I might look into getting myself some of the carpet tiles too!
What is the best technique for using a carpet seam iron to create a seamless and professional finish when joining two pieces of carpet together?
The best technique for using a carpet seam iron to create a seamless and professional finish when joining two pieces of carpet together is to carefully align the edges of the carpet pieces, apply heat with the iron to activate the adhesive tape, and then use a roller to press the seam firmly in place.
