Seam not properly sealed

Seam not properly sealed

Fraying visible within three months after installation

Seam not properly sealed

Seam not properly sealed

Examine for sealer

Seam Not Sealed (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Carpet seam not sealed is an installation-related condition in which trimmed carpet edges are joined without proper application of seam sealer. Seam sealing is intended to encapsulate and stabilize backing layers at cut edges before seam assembly and installation forces are applied. When seam edges are not sealed, exposed backing layers remain vulnerable to yarn release, edge ravel, and progressive seam deterioration. The condition may be evaluated alongside related seam conditions such as seam sealer residue and seam overlap, which may present with seam irregularities but differ in underlying mechanism.

Seam sealing functions as edge protection and is distinct from seam bonding methods such as seam tape or adhesive joining. In stretch-in installations, seam edges are typically sealed and allowed to dry prior to seam tape bonding, while in glue-down installations, seam adhesive may be joined while still transferable. Regardless of method, absence of proper edge encapsulation allows backing layers to remain exposed and susceptible to mechanical stress. Progressive deterioration typically begins at seam edges and may develop with ….

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