Sealer contamination of face yarns attracts soil

Excessive seal are seen under ultraviolet light

Excessive sealer creates hard spots in the carpet

Excessive sealer seen with ultraviolet light

Excessive sealer seen with ultraviolet light

Sealer viewed under ultraviolet light

Excessive sealer seen with ultraviolet light

Excessive sealer

Visible sealer

Seams – Excessive Sealer (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Excessive seam sealer is an installation-origin condition that occurs when seam adhesive extends beyond the trimmed carpet edges and transfers into face yarns during seam construction. Instead of remaining confined to edge encapsulation at the backing, adhesive migrates upward under compression and bonds visible pile yarns along the seam path. The condition forms at installation, remains confined to seam areas, and affects

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