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That carpet seam in a 90 degree doorway I botched last Tuesday
Ripped a seam out three times trying to get it to disappear in a tight transition. Finally figured out running the seam parallel to the door swing hides it way better than across. Anyone else got tricks for those awkward 90 degree changes?
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emma_dixon7018d ago
Running it parallel to the door swing is a solid call, I've seen that trick work wonders on tricky layouts. Another thing I'd add is to use a seam roller with a bit more pressure on the corners where the carpet lifts, it helps mash those fibers down so the line vanishes. Also, if you stretch the carpet extra tight across the doorway before cutting, it gives you a little more forgiveness when you're trying to match the pattern. Sometimes a little spray adhesive on the tack strip edges can stop the seam from creeping open later too, saves a headache down the road.
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dianahayes17d ago
And that hairdryer trick is gold, I do the same thing but with a heat gun on low. Just have to watch you don't melt the backing, ask me how I know. Also if you spray a little water on the seam before you heat it, the fibers fluff up way better and hide that line even more.
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the_viola18d ago
seam roller with a bit more pressure" is key, I learned that the hard way after my second botched install. I also swear by using a hairdryer on the seam after rolling it, it helps the glue set faster and the fibers blend better. But honestly sometimes you just gotta accept that a doorway seam is gonna be a little visible and move on. The parallel trick is smart though, I'm totally trying that next time I mess up a 90 degree turn.
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