Carpet installers apply seam sealer to carpet edges before sealing them with seam tape. It prevents the backing and fibers from unraveling before installation. Seam sealer prevents the yarn from pulling free from the primary backing. Seam tape is what then holds the two pieces of carpet together. So how much seam sealer do they […]
What is Multi-Purpose Adhesive Used For?
Multi-purpose adhesive affixes certain types of carpet to the sub floor. It goes by a number of names such as floor adhesive, carpet glue, carpet adhesive, and flooring glue. Flooring adhesive doesn’t come in a one-size-fits-all substance, but the multi-purpose solution comes very close. Comprised of latex, the multi-purpose flooring glue remains versatile for a number […]
Preparing Concrete for Glue Down Carpet
There are several different types of carpet installation procedures, but the most popular is direct glue carpet installation. Installers take the carpet and glue it directly to a concrete floor with a powerful adhesive. The result is a strong and durable flooring surface that is warm and inviting. It’s ideal for both residential floors and […]
What Causes Glue Down Carpet Installation to Fail?
Glue down carpet is a very popular choice for many residential and commercial properties. The installer uses a powerful adhesive to glue the carpet directly to the prepared floor. For the most part, the carpet is long-lasting and durable, but there are times when glue down carpet installation fails. The reason why so many people […]
How Does pH Affect Carpet Adhesive?
How does pH affect carpet adhesive? The numeric scale used to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance is known as pH, or potential of hydrogen. The scale goes from 1 to 14. The lower numbers represent more acidity. All higher numbers represent more alkaline matter. Water is neutral with a measurement of 7. […]
Seam Sealers for Carpet
Carpet is beautiful, durable and can stand up to lots of traffic both in the home and at the office. One of the best indications of a professional and skilled carpet installation is that no seams are visible and that every inch of carpet looks as good as the next. Part of the knowledge that […]
What are the Different Carpet Adhesives?
Whether it’s for the home or for the office, no flooring material can provide the same look that carpet can. Today’s carpeting is durable, resilient and beautiful, giving clients plenty of choices when it comes to getting exactly what they want. Many carpets are put in place with carpet adhesive instead of carpet tacks, but […]
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