How to use the KOOL GLIDE seam iron

[@jackandersoniii6328]

I bought kool glide 2 years ago, and once you get on to it, it will save the day on pattern match, or bowed and skewed rows. I love this tool.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Jack Anderson III You’re exactly right,

[@jameslick5233]

Do you have a video showing how to position the Teflon seam board when you get to the end of the seam against the wall?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Afraid not, but I will do that

[@83201ify]

Thank you for video. I bought the whole system and didn't know how to use it but this video really helped!

[@lcmwarriorlcm]

I seen a guy do repairs with this which brought me to this video. Thinking about gettinng one. Gluing the edge necessary ?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

For long-term yes

[@MrPoppaGeorgio]

Thank you for the information. I'm learning to lay and repair carpet in Alabama from someone who has 40 years experience. The only bad thing is he can be kinda stuck in his ways and doesn't always use modern tools or techniques. He thinks he knows everything and can't be taught new stuff unfortunately. I look forward to watching more of your videos

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Lots of older installers are like that and it’s a shame

[@connorhurrell1206]

Good demonstration but I’m wondering is this product going to save time on the job or just be more steps to a process that already works

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

There’s actually a lot of different things that you can use this iron for besides just carpet, and it is especially great if you have a pattern running off that needs stretched to line up, I don’t use it all the time but it is really nice when I need it and have it to use

[@jameslick5233]

So by the time you make the seam it seemed like the hot glue sealer already dried so does it melt a second time?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yeah they call glide will reactivate the glue and weld the two pieces of carpet together from the sealer

[@joemcginnis6239]

Reuben, I was told to put the tape down under the carpet and seal it on one side along the edge with the hot glue sealer (like you would with commercial carpet) and the Kool glide will reheat it and weld the edges together as you do your seam. Save time too!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Joe Mcginnis that makes sense

[@joshuafinn922]

Can the kool glide seam board be used with a standard hot melt iron to help stabilize the seam?

[@edsteinmetz3328]

what kool glide seam tape did you use ? a) Kool Glide KGT-8568-C Silicone Coated Premium Seam Tape; or b) Kool Glide KGT-8568-U Uncoated Premium Seam Tape or ; c) Kool Glide KGT-8558-U Uncoated Standard Seam Tape ? I am doing little patches of carpet where I cut out damaged carpet ( bleach spot 6 x 9 inches ) and replacing with a matching carpet piece taken out of a closet. ... How to use KOOL Glide Pro and which tape to use... A question about what you did in video -- Why did you use glue gun glue on edges of carpet ?

[@dannyc7839]

What happens if the seam gets off? Are you still able to kick it into place? Gluing the edges would drive me nuts I think.

[@luistello1971]

Reuben, the demo was awesome. Thanks.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Glad you liked it!

[@carpet180]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Great video Reuben. I’ve been wondering if I should pick one up. I usually always have great results with a traditional iron with the seamer down. I did a patch job the other day where it was to small of a patch for an iron but I felt to big for using a glue gun. This sure would of came in handy for that.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

CarpetMan Yes it would have, I will be done more videos on this

[@carpet180]

FloorsbySouthernboys sounds good looking forward to the videos.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

CarpetMan 👍

[@BIGDIMSIM]

When did carpet layers start getting paid by the hour ? This looks like it takes way too long.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀 it’s a great tool

[@Tony-px1nz]

Man great Job, I enjoy watching your vedios. Thanks so much for the information

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍

[@burn1down249]

nothing like a good old seaming video

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Martin Baker 😀👍

[@achillesbuilds2432]

Can we use regular seam tape with this or does their have something in it that activates to the microwave?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yes you have to use a specific seam tape, regular seam tape will not work

[@achillesbuilds2432]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys Ok, gotcha. Do you have anywhere local to buy it or do you just stock up online?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@achillesbuilds2432 I get it here www.tools4flooring.com/kool-glide-kgt-8568-c-silicone-coated-premium-seam-tape.html

[@victorrodriguez4081]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys hey Reuben, I've been watching your videos for a while now. I am learning to seam carpet with a traditional iron and burned my finger and am looking into getting a kool glide. Could you explain what's the difference in the type of kool glide seam tapes. One is with silicone and the others without. What would be the big difference? Thank you in advanced

[@joelrowe9034]

Nice demonstration I’ve been using the kool glide since 2012 What one of the number one complaints about seams? ......peaking I would recommend a seam weight I have a 25 pound dumbbell on a piece of plexiglass, that’s got some holes in it for cooling.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

J M peak buster?

[@joelrowe9034]

Absolutely. I wouldn’t put a seam together Without seam sealer.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Joel Rowe 😀👍

[@donaldjunior2901]

Funny story I started my scene and noticed I was one row off from making pattern so I stopped about two foot into the seam let it cool down flip the carpet upside down to heat up the seam tape and pull it off it immediately caught fire and scared the s*** out of me. You must heat up the seam tape through the carpet to pull it off or it will in fact lay on fire safety tip

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😮😮

[@carpetguy]

I remember when you felt the same way about the kool glide as you do about the double stinger. 😳 I wonder if you’ll ease up on the latter too. 😂

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Carpet Repair Guys I don’t think so 😂

[@drewbeck9268]

Can you use a seam board with tradirional iron?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yes

[@1234tellmewhatyourlookingfor]

When you sit the iron down on the carpet, to work your seam my instinct kicked in ! No don't do that I thought. Then I realized it is a totally different method of heating tape. Does it use microwaves to heat the tape? All the years we have used heat irons, I have always wondered why they could not invent a better way. Looks like they did. I believe heat tape and irons have been around since 1971. It's about time. Thanks for the instructions I am thinking about getting one.

[@FloorRestoreandMore]

Would you say it's faster than a traditional iron?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Floor Restore & More It is faster than I can go, probably about like running a traditional iron on high

[@lucasreuss3170]

Like all the benefits of the kool glide. Just have a hard time justifying the cost of the seam tape to be honest. Sure 1or2 jobs will pay for the iron but the tape?? Also if your in a dump where they only want something to cover the floor. Is it worth all the money for that iron and tape?

[@carpet180]

Lucas Reuss I hear ya. It’s tough to explain to customers or the store you get work from I need to charge this amount to give you a quality job when other installers will always come in and do it cheaper.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Lucas Reuss I would not use it constantly, only when needed, I have been using it always recently because I just wanted to get the hang of it

[@swiiishgin1515]

They sell a cheaper version of the tape online.

[@burn1down249]

can I come and work for you? I’m in Australia, I don’t mind travelling

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Martin Baker 😂😂 I don’t make enough money

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

tao ken Same here in the states, there is a whole bunch of people here working on that, trying to get it what it should be

[@jeffclark804]

Using mine for over 10 years, I have 2 of them

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome

[@shawnmoore5621]

Yery well demonstrated my friend!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

shawn moore thank you Shawn

[@garymcgarity9839]

Great for paid repairs. Patches. I started out on the kool glide. But the hot melt is way better. Kool glide is garbage other than patching.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Gary Mcgarity it has way more uses than just carpet, that’s what completely sold me on it

[@alexcleroux3054]

I had to repair a carpet job a Installer did and the pad was burnt from the cool glide.

[@danielhoomana8878]

Kool glide is good for repairs and cheaper since the seam tape is pretty expensive to do a lot of sms for install

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Alex Cleroux He didn’t use it on the right setting and he did not have a seam board

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Daniel Schuster It is $24 a roll

[@johnscarpetsestablished1983]

Amazing,

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Johns Carpets established 1982 from England 😀👍 Thank you sir

[@pastorofmuppets22]

Warning!The Kool glide iron will set off pacemakers.I had it happen to me at a school.As soon as I hit the button to turn it on,a guy fell off the scaffolding.

[@PaullyG1991]

Tf

[@ciscoheras]

I don’t have one, I try one at the CFI did not like it but they try to sell u one like is going to safe ur life

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Cisco 😂

[@burn1down249]

they don’t teach us anything in australia

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Martin Baker 😮

[@MotherAlgorithm]

Thats absurdly slow, would be great if you're getting paid by the hour.

[@fitfloors1473]

Just to expensive lol jk

[@shawnmoore5621]

It might be expensive but I guarantee you if you tried it just once you will prefer it over the old style iron.

[@fitfloors1473]

@@shawnmoore5621 all jokes. I actually started on the cool glide. 5 years before i ever used a hot melt.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Fit Floors 😂😂

[@davidlacava3469]

Way to long

[@tellisb1]

Jesus he talk way to much