A MUST FOR ALL NEW SEAM IRONS

This is a must for all new seam irons. In order for your new iron to work properly this is an essential step that must be taken prior to making your first carpet seam.
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Roberts seam iron
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Taylor seam iron
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[@pmolan]

Ive watched a dozen videos because I needed to repair my carpet. Not one of the other videos mentioned this step. Thanks for saving me.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Your welcome

[@chrisdarwin355]

Thanks man! Really appreciate you taking the time to teach this! I’m doing a remodel on some apartments I purchased and can’t thank you enough for putting this out there; would have been a bad mistake not to preload my new carpet seamer!

[@sheldonrayvance]

Excellent! In all my years, I’ve never even thought about loading a new iron with glue. Man this is some true insider info.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Sheldon Vance cool , Glad you enjoyed it and was able to benefit from it

[@fredtowns78]

I installed for 48 years and he's wrong!! Your Iron is ribbed for a purpose, it because the grooves straddles the ribs on the tape!!! Common sense!! A tool that Crain ust to include with the purchase of your iron to clean it because a dirty iron (glides) on top of the tape beads an they don't get melted completely!! Hence seam my come apart during install or in a few yrs especially after being cleaned!! So CLEAN YOU IRON REGULARLY!! I know what I'm talking about!!

[@johnscarpetsestablished1983]

Never thought of this on new iron I used last week, 100% accurate. Ended up having to do all join again, always learning after 37 years of fitting

[@bebflooring]

Good info on carpet seaming!!

[@alexcleroux3054]

Great video I didnt know you had to so that to a iron before using it. I've honestly have been using my Robert's Flat iron the one without the grooves I love it but it starting to get too old so time to get the new one out.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Alex Cleroux Well I’m glad you enjoyed it and was able to benefit from it

[@raybest8790]

Great video, I bought a Roberts 282G thanks for the break in video, I had no idea, I’m a rookie 😊😊

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Enjoy your new iron my friend

[@1234tellmewhatyourlookingfor]

I used to buy the nylon heat sheilds for my irons. The iron may say cool top but nothing works as well as those heat sheilds. I could be wrong but it seems like its hard to find good heat tape, my favorite Used to be the Roberts with the gold foil. You can pick up a roll of tape and ck for weight, I like the wider bead 3 inch. Been using xk50 lately. Its not the same as it used to be.

[@rondaviveiros5498]

just got my taylor iron in the mail today. I have used the amber tape for years

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Ronda Viveiros awesome I hope you love it

[@toddabrams3260]

Great video!! It has been so long since I needed a new iron, I forgot all about running on heat tape first. It also reminded me that when your tray gets loaded with old glue, take it off the iron and put it in the freezer overnight. Take it out the next morning and drop it flat on a concrete surface from over your head, and the glue pops right out. You may have to drop it 2x for all of it to pop off. No mess and no getting burned. I think I may have learned that from my CFI training years ago.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Todd Abrams Thank you Todd that is a great idea

[@peterford9369]

Cool that the new iron has a head light. I don't do a lot of carpet, but I am pretty good at seams. May check into a new iron. Those features are nice.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Top of the line when it comes to hotmelt

[@markbeaves46]

I preferred a flat iron, so as to avoid puddles. Helps with telegraphic. Also preferred XU 90 seam tape. Can run iron on 2 or lower to avoid heat transfer.

[@marlonportillo9175]

Great video my friend!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you

[@spike3652]

DIY non professional here not sure what I’m doing but I know one I’ll be doing this with the iron I bought used to make sure it is set properly before I seam a carpet Thank You

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

James Schramm You’re welcome

[@joeculver4103]

Great video

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Joe Culver Thank you sir I hope it helps

[@jameskorth6158]

What is the difference between amber and white seam tape? Thanks for all of your videos. You have truly made me a better installer with all of your tips and tricks.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

James Korth As far as I know the white seems to melt faster, outside of that I don’t really know, and thank you for sharing that, glad to help

[@kazroc]

Great info

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thanks

[@justinlambert440]

Thanks for demonstrating. I had no clue. Mine happened to do better at first without glue. I mest up about halfway bec I kept it on there to long bec I guess like your saying it picked up all the glue then I had to tear the tape off halfway and retape and it still didn't work out correctly bec there's a small peice not glued down.. so I took regular glue and glued it down.. and still don't look right. I'm probably gonna cut the small area in the door way to the hallway. Bec this reason.. so thanks for your help. I'm gonna practice with the tape and iron before I try again... also you want to make sure you get your cut right bec you'll have missing carpet and you'll see the bottom off carpet in some places in the carpet seam

[@justinlambert440]

I'm also using harbor frieght seam iron made by Chicago electric power tools could be the problem lol the setting goes to 4

[@konstantinivanov1986]

What is the issue of mixing white and brown tape. Just curious. Thank you.

[@jc-zp1de]

Wow that iron is great! I sometimes use my LED headlight for doing seams at night and this iron is a game changer. Of course only in the west coast has the best tools lol 😁jk

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

jc 7394 Ha ha ha, I’m real happy with it so far

[@p2o8wer]

I bought that Taylor iron and maybe I’m not use to it but them fins in the back suck. Thick carpets and I’m fighting to Keep the seam tight.

[@alinehme9425]

Dan you do this every time you change seam tapes? And what’s the big deal if you mix up the glue? Been doin it ever since ?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Ali Nehme This is the first time I’ve ever changed colors of tape, and it’s what the rep told me to do, as I said in the video not exactly sure why LOL

[@fredtowns78]

Seam weight is a must! 10 pounds is all necessary!! I have an old tool box and took the tray, it's filled with various bags of nails.. On the bottom I have a piece of Luan glued to the bottom which pulls the heat an moisiter from the carpet yarn an the weight uniformly presses clue into the backing of carpet!!!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

👍

[@nutnbutdic]

Have you tried using the Taylor seam welding iron? If so any thoughts about its performance?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Nutn Butdic No sir I have not

[@Spittin_Bars]

We get Orcon in northeast alabama

[@Dave-xr4iz]

I must say I never new about breaking inn a new iron!! Worked with a guy that after a seam he'd wipe his iron on a piece of scrap carpet before putting it away to keep it clean so it didn't build up with glue and smoke when he used it the next time. Yet another littlest gem of a tip that most customers would never think about when we come to lay carpet thanks p.s what happened to one of your vids it was deleted?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

sausage man Yeah the iron needs to keep glue on it all the time or else you see what happens if you wipe the glue off

[@Dave-xr4iz]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys another notch on the belt god bless brother

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

sausage man Yes sir

[@joaquinmartinez247]

What type of iron is that ? Did u added the light to it or does it come with it?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Joaquin Martinez www.tools4flooring.com/taylor-tools-890l-lighted-premium-seaming-iron.html

[@robbiejeffrey4618]

Thanks for the tips. Get-R-Glued.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Robbie Jeffrey You’re welcome I hope it helps

[@wilmermolina3783]

What do you recommend me to use? Will you let me re something you want? I want to buy something good. Am I buying an electronic crain 945 or a Taylor 890L?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Wilmer Molina The Taylor 89D is the best iron I’ve ever used

[@wilmermolina3783]

Thank you very much for the recommendation

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@wilmermolina3783 YOUR WELCOME

[@wilmermolina3783]

Hi friend, how are you waiting for you to feel well? I need your help and that you advise me to buy something good as I saw the presentation of the pancha taylor 890l but I saw that there is another model in taylor 893l you can check and tell me what is the difference between taylor 890L and 893 L since until the price changes between both of you I will be grateful for your help I will wait for your answer in advance thanks

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

+Wilmer Molina The 893L has a seam sealing Mechanism on it that allows the hot melt glue from the iron to seep up in between the two pieces of carpet and weld them together, I have not tried that out yet but if it works as they say it should be pretty awesome

[@wilmermolina3783]

FloorsbySouthernboys thanks once again for your prompt response greetings friend

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Wilmer Molina 👍

[@wilmermolina3783]

FloorsbySouthernboys Taylor 893L brings light too ??

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Wilmer Molina I think so, I think that’s what the L Stands for But I can’t be sure

[@timeless6964]

OK, Hot Is Hot.....What Difference Is Between the White and Amber Glue, Besides the Color??.....Is One Stronger, or More Glue Is Applied??

[@OscarMartinez-lo9ec]

Excuse me but is it just me am i seeing things or does that new seaming iron you have. Does is have a flashlight in the back of it?? Or am i wrong?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Oscar Martinez Yes or it has an LED light built in the back of it so that you can see really well while working your seam

[@OscarMartinez-lo9ec]

My goodness how time flies i still remember when my dad would tip the seaming iron forward and then slide it across the seam time to see if it would move smoothly but that light its a big game changer

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Oscar Martinez Yeah I think it’s gonna be pretty nice

[@randywl8925]

Some guys might think you wasted 2 ft of tape. Instead of throwing away that tape, just cut off a length of tape including that portion that you just remove some adhesive from. Put it underneath the scene as you normally would without cutting that section off. Start your seam from the end that hasn't been heated. When you get to the far end of the seam, the iron will it be fully loaded with glue as it enters onto this first part of the role where you loaded up your iron. As your iron moves on to this last part of the seam they'll be plenty of adhesive left to make a strong seam in this last two feet.

[@icemanxp300]

lmao I'm a DIY first timer here. Got me a new seam iron today. Bought a 65' roll of tape for $8. I don't think that one time 25 cents of 2' wasted seam tape is really going to break the bank.

[@paulonunesfernandes]

👏🏻

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Paulo Fernandes 👍

[@carlaescalante703]

I wish I had seen this an hour ago xD

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😯👍

[@king49334]

Harbor freight has seam iron

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

King Tin Yes sir they do

[@Stan_in_Shelton_WA]

I thought it was good to warm the carpet back to make the glue stay workable for a bit.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Stan Rodgers The less amount of heat to the carpet the better

[@brianolson3830]

40 years and at least a million yards of carpet never did anything like this and never had an issue it’s only carpet not a rocket ship

[@iliketakingshowers]

Wow I'm a moron. I just bought a used seaming iron and spent about 20 minutes cleaning off the dried glue on there

[@NobleNobbler]

My iron almost goes to 11

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

dang

[@st1gzee]

Guess what ? It’s not GLUE it’s thermoplastic tape… wish folk would stop using that term lol .. 😂

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😂👍

[@warrenstepp5571]

The closed captioning says semen iron.

[@paulroper-heath3997]

What a load of rubbish, I've been a carpet fitter for 40years just adjust the temperature on seamer ,and never never use a roller the impression will show on the face of your carpet trust me

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😂😀👍 thank you sir

[@paulstensland3800]

I remember my first iron was flat

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yeah, they still make them with smooth bottoms

[@paulstensland3800]

I remember. Flat irons

[@bjhachannel6747]

Bad camera man

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Sorry

[@justinlambert440]

Camera man was good on most parts. The camera was set back when you didn't need it to. You was just talking you showed everything up close. It vould be done better but I got everything I need from this video thank you