HOW TO MAKE A PERFECT SEAM IN CARPET

In this video i will show how to make a perfect seam in carpet. If you strive to do your best on your installations then this video is for you.
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[@randywl8925]

Great demo. I'm sold on the KoolGlide iron, but I only prefer to use it on low profile and pattern carpets. It's fantastic with those products. I use my standard Roberts iron on cut pile for reasons shown in this video. It takes way too much time getting a pile pulled out with the same prior to seeing it. With a traditional iron you can do that as you lay the carpet together into the hot tape and you can actually watch the edges but to each other. I made my own SeamerDown quite a few years since I always carry my own shop back with me. The steamer down is one more tool to lug around and the extremely noisy. It is however a fantastic tool and those that have not used it do not understand its benefits. I strongly recommend it. Thank you for doing what you do for the installation community.

[@steierflooring9869]

In my opinion this is the only way to seam together any dense - solid color plush carpet. Flawless work my friend!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you sir and As usual you are correct

[@hectorrojas9818]

I seen this over the weekend and today I did this method on a Berber install (with an iron tho ) but regardless worked awesome! I use to change the blade side on the top cutter until now! Thanks for this video and keep up the great work

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome, good job 👍

[@rickgagne8564]

Love this iron on patting matches. Can't be beat

[@kirkhepburnmiddleagedwhiteguy]

impressive end result. Love that the seam did not open when you lifted and bent it back.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you sir

[@firebirdduffy501]

That's not just a good seam that is a perfect seam this guy really takes his time to make it look perfect

[@seansadventures-flyingtrav7901]

WOW...Great info!! Thanks!!

[@Michael-kt5mu]

WOW FINALLY. Exactly you should leave the blade on the same side just like your doing to make the backing the same width as factory made..... I have argued this for years well done. 100% CORRECT

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yes sir

[@rlondon1958]

I would have you install my carpet any day! Thank you for the great video!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you 😀👍

[@lenalove8138]

One Word....... Flawless!!!!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀👍 Thank you

[@nategreat6934]

Truly professional work! Great video yet again!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you sir

[@edwardtemporado9806]

Best seam ever Wow!!!

[@1234tellmewhatyourlookingfor]

I always used a board under my seams, I do not have a cool glide but cannot stress enough about getting the thermo plastic bond between the edges of the carpet. In making custom inserts I would use hot melt gun from the back,with the carpet pinned to a piece of plywood. A Styrofoam cup with frozen water would smooth the Hot melt flat. A high volume glue gun applied a good amount of glue. You could bend a insert, and it would not smile. Working from the back it is simple to see that edges are perfect. Back then carving the edges was in style, and often you would work with different colors cut into curves etc. The cool glide looks like it would simplify the process as long as you sealed the edges. The thermal plastic gun was a problem for some installers they would get glue clumps in the seam. Different gun maybe, or just uneven flow.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you for sharing

[@jackandersoniii6328]

I agree 100%, this is how I do it! Slower...but, better.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Awesome

[@randywl8925]

Demonstration at the end showing how the thermo adhesive helps stop peaking. It works, I've been using thermo that way for 30 years.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I have videos on that

[@randywl8925]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys I was using my microphone to type. I meant that I liked that you showed that. I didn't proof read, sorry about that.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@randywl8925 No problem buddy

[@joshosterhaudt8723]

next leval teaching,good work

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thanks buddy, glad you enjoyed it

[@marlonportillo9175]

Great boss man👍🏻

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you

[@justsaygold]

Kool video!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😂😂👍thanks Nick

[@goodhousefloorcarerepair1290]

Great Video & explanation of using the Kool Glide Iron. I highly recommend using this system also. Nice job Reuben. 👊🏻

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you buddy

[@Jeffdzr]

Would lover to see a door seam. I’m a carpet cleaner that does repairs. Re stretching.and I always have problems with door seam. Can you do a video of door seam repairs

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Sure thing my friend

[@patrickcasey2854]

I went through the first CFI program in 2007 and since then have obtained a R2C2 in carpet installation. I have been using the Kool Glide and thermoplastic sealed since 2008 and in the years that I have used it I would notice peaking when using the Seamer Down Now with it. I believe the SDN cools it too quickly and you don’t achieve the weld that is desired. I decided to just using a seam weight and it made a world of difference with the peaking issue. I also had a Teflon Board as well but noticed that the Teflon would heat up exponentially, turn over the carpet and look at the tape you start to see burn marks 1/3 of the way through the seam and they get darker as you get closer to the end of the seam. I have seen this overheat the carpet and change the heat set so I stopped using the Teflon board. I love the CFI organization and the knowledge has helped my business become what it is today. With all this new technology we have to ask ourselves are we getting the results we are looking for and do we need to make adjustments.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Nice, thank you for sharing

[@p2o8wer]

You just changed my life with this blade method. Now this works on any type of carpet?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

yes

[@andrewdumniak5448]

i come from a family of installers. and never seen anyone use anything other than traditional seam tape only to do a carpet seam. ive done 100s of carpet jobs with no problems. i would like to try this method tho, seems like its just a little better

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I completely understand that, I installed for over 20 years with a traditional seam iron And never had issues, but there’s always ways to improve on things that are not even problematic, just depends on how you want to work

[@juliuscaesar8801]

It’s not just a little better...ITS A WHOLE LOT BETTER. No messy hot glue. If you mess up the seem, reverse the process, take if off and redo.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@juliuscaesar8801 yup

[@randywl8925]

The KoolGlide is much slower than traditional methods but with patterned carpets you have total control by being able to start the seam and stop the seam at any given point, giving you plenty of time to think about how you're going to adjust the seam as you move forward. With a traditional seeming iron you have to start the seam then just keep continuing on, no matter if the carpet pattern starts going out. You have less control. With the KoolGlide iron you can even start in the middle of the seam and work outwards both directions. That can help when doing patterns.

[@ubstupid]

Iv been in it for 43 years plus and this man is on top of the game.

[@TreetopFlyer74]

Can you do a stretch test on a piece like this. I watched the other video but curious on a higher pile like this and not a porch carpet like in the other video. I have and use a kool glide but I only do repairs, my dad is the one with the carpet business of 24 years.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yes

[@robertcoats5276]

How does that process work in a doorway? To narrow for that board underneath the tape. Also, how do you get the board out at the end of the seam by the wall? You just don’t use the board in some situations?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

What is flexible so it will bend and come right out once you reach the end of the seam

[@donjensen5044]

This is a stupid question but which way are the rows running? Is it running the direction of the factory 12' or the cut length ordered?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Lengthways

[@jerridhawkins8133]

Good vid rube

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thanks Jerrid, hope you guys been doing great and I hope you haven’t been killing yourself working

[@jerridhawkins8133]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys we have been swamped but not killing ourself yet.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@jerridhawkins8133 awesome, good to hear from you again Jarrid

[@rickgagne8564]

I have 3 KoolGlide irons I have a little trouble controlling a glue gun to seam seal. One try then its time to recut seam

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Practice on scraps at home, that’s what I do

[@ActivM4]

You are truly a professional, just wondering how much you charge per yard where you live?

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Thank you sir ,$6.75

[@benwalsh7866]

Do you go by lineal Yards there ? over here in New Zealand we lay by lineal meters so 1 meter by 3.66 meters wide (width of carpet) ? just curious $6.75 seems very low to me. Thanks

[@user-vg8tv1hp9c]

@@benwalsh7866 I’m sure he means square yards

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@benwalsh7866 By the square yard is what we charge by, so every 9 inches on a 12 foot wide roll is one yard which equals $6.75

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@user-vg8tv1hp9c yup, thank you

[@jeremycravatta2325]

accidentally ran kool glide on T-mode for a 4ft seam, but it was definitely held together? lol! I was worried, but it was good

[@reecedean6462]

Hi there. I’m a floor installer from England. Me and my family have been thinking of coming to America for some time now. I said that I follow/ subscribed to a floor installer in America to my wife and she asked if you would know of any process we could look at through a work sponsor to maybe come out there in the near future. We have been looking at Tennessee. Not sure what state you live at your self or if you knew of installers/companies that would be interested in such a thing. Any information on this would be highly appreciated. Thanks 😊

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I am in Tennessee and good installers Will not have a problem finding work

[@reecedean6462]

Do you have any idea of how to obtain a work sponsor? Would I just contact flooring companies direct and see if they would be interested in sponsoring me ? Thanks

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@reecedean6462 What do you mean by sponsoring, are you trying to get someone to move you over here, or just someone to give you work once you get here

[@stevehamman4465]

@@reecedean6462 , there is lots of work in the Cleveland Ohio area right now but a workroom wants you to be a ligitament company. Insurance, workmans compensation, own tools, van,. And price per square is so competitive. So I would suggest a lot of research. And we install differently and different products than y'all across the pond. Good luck you can still make it happen!!!

[@burn1down249]

I love it but the tape is expensive for long seams, for long seems I use a carpet iron and foil backed heat bond tape which eliminates seam peaking

[@iam_tyson]

Its $17.75-$24.42 / 66ft roll...Just add it to the customers' bill and it won't be an expense to you and you can maintain your profit margin.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@iam_tyson nice, thank you sir

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I know I am really weird when it comes to things but I do not count the cost of what I put into a job only the performance I put into the job, that’s probably why I make less money than most installers but I am very pleased with my installs

[@bigblue22232]

Will that board work for a traditional iron 🤔

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Never tried it but it’s Teflon so the seam glue should not stick to it

[@carpet180]

👍🏻

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

😀😀👍

[@rafaelbarreto4176]

Nice job! A blind man will pay a million dollars to see that seam😁

[@ejg34]

A local stores manager forced all subs to buy the koolglide even took money out of our checks. We all tried it. All of them broke, burned carpet, seams weren't as strong, and only one guy still uses them. Rolls are almost twice as much as well, cutting in to your profit. You miss your mark and hit the same spot twice, you will burn a hole in the carpet. Nothing but bad experiences from all installers up here in the Midwest. We use it for patches and that's it.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

A person definitely Needs to know how to use it properly and have a little practice with it before they start using it on jobs, once you get good with it and are using it properly it is a absolutely wonderful tool, I haven’t used a traditional iron in quite some time now

[@jawson37]

Not to mention on dark shades of carpet that attract the sun's heat, reactivating the glue on the tape & seams opening up

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@jawson37 If it is used properly it far surpasses the traditional see me iron

[@stevehamman4465]

Used to use a thin piece of plywood or luan tied to a string instead of that fancy Teflon thingy!!! How about showing the seam done Incorrectly ?? Top cutter blades on wrong side of seam!!! That would show them !!! If you can edit it to this , that would be cool!

[@lucasreuss3170]

Wow. All the carpet. I row cut is so crooked and wavy. All the carpet you row cut seems to be straight as an arrow

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Very very rarely do any apartments or anything, maybe once a year or something so most of The carpet I deal with is halfway decent carpet

[@cristianeramirez6920]

How do you make the seams by the doors ?

[@rickgagne8564]

Same way without the seam board

[@cristianeramirez6920]

@@rickgagne8564 Thank you buddy

[@shawnmoore5621]

Hello

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

How are you Shawn I hope life has been good for you and your family

[@DavidLopez-vz7wd]

Why are u using the flat roller instead of the spike one …..

[@jeremycravatta2325]

star roller can distort naps and smooth will fully transfer glue without distortion of naps

[@dennisduran8500]

And 3 weeks later he's done.

[@jerridhawkins8133]

Ruben you never did show why you used the same side blade to cut and the difference it makes of what side you cut it with??

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

I cut both pieces with the same size blade so it cuts the carpet in the same position on the road, that’s why it left backing on the left side piece and it took it off of the right side piece, if I used both sides of the cutter when I cut both sides of my seam it would have eliminated all of the backing and the gauge would not have been the same as the rest of the carpet

[@ReinSman100]

Just about perfect but slow.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

Yeah definitely takes longer

[@terenceharley7081]

From your own mouth you said “I rarely do carpet anymore” The kook glide is great for patches and repairs but the seam tape is way to expensive and this process is to slow. I feel like you’re more tools for flooring salesperson than installer these days. Most carpet installers make around 4 bucks a square yard and need to find a happy medium between speed and quality and the koolqlide is impossible to do that with!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

The tools for Flooring remark was funny LOL and since I have gotten my certifications I am doing more and more carpet again, I have been doing more carpet the past couple of months than I have been doing anything else, I have done some really nice patterned carpet and just your traditional new home carpet, and all of it I have used the cool glide And like I said at the beginning of the video if you’re not concerned about time you just want to do the best you can in this video was for you, if not and you don’t feel that way then it wasn’t for you, this was simply showing the best way that I know how to make a scene for those who want to do their best, Yes I why I will never stray from teaching what I believe is the best methods no matter what people offer, I have turned down tons of peoples suggestions because I simply did not think that it would be profitable for anybody in the industry, therefore I do not do videos on anything that will not help someone in this industry, I will never strayed from that And I never will just so you know that

[@terenceharley7081]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys I appreciate everything you do for our industry. The truth is it’s hard to make money off of carpet for most guys. You can do it with glue down and floating floors, tile and hardwood but carpet not so much.

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@terenceharley7081 Yeah I agree with you on that, it takes more skill and a whole lot harder physically and it takes longer to do carpet than it does any of the other aspects of flooring and it pays less, kind of weird it’s kind of backwards I think a person really just has to enjoy installing carpet to do it the right way, most people just want to go in and slam it down make the money and get out because you have to be fast at it to make any money

[@terenceharley7081]

@@FloorsbySouthernboys people from other trades/carpenters and do it yourselves can do glue down planks, floating floors, tile, vinyl and wood but they cannot do carpet. Seaming carpet is a skill that to this day for life long carpet installers is still challenging often. So the pay for installing carpet should be no lower than 6 bucks a yard anywhere in the country. The day is coming very fast where carpet installers will have the upper hand due to lack of carpet installers and be able to significantly increase their wage!

[@FloorsbySouthernboys]

@@terenceharley7081 You are exactly right my friend I can definitely see that coming to, that’s gonna be the only covering that handyman is not able to do and like you said the skill set is going to be in high demand