Seams Not Sealed – Glue-Down

Seams Not Sealed – Glue-Down

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Seam not properly sealed

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Examine for sealer

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Seam not properly sealed

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Visible sealer

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Visible sealer

Seams - Excessive Sealer 1

Excessive seal are seen under ultraviolet light

Seams - Excessive Sealer 4

Sealer contamination of face yarns attracts soil

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Visible sealer under ultraviolet light

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Seams Not Sealed – Glue-Down (Carpet)

Floor Detective® Defect Guide

What You Need to Know

• Seam sealing is required by most carpet manufacturers to protect cut edges during installation
• In glue-down installations, seams are sealed as the edges are joined while the adhesive remains transferable
• Failure to properly seal seam edges may allow …

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