Unpopular opinion: I used to think a sharp blade was enough for tricky seams

Wyatt Coleman · 2026-03-16T11:05:09.578111+00:00

Had a job with a weird angled wall in a 1920s bungalow. Couldn't get the carpet to lay flat at the corner. Tried a trick my old boss mentioned once, using a heat gun on low for just a few seconds on the backing. It relaxed the fibers enough to stretch into place perfectly. Anyone got a different method for those old, stubborn seams?

matthew8647mo ago

Wait, you guys are using heat guns and not just swearing at it until it works? My method is mostly just pressing down really hard with my knee and hoping the customer doesn't notice the lump. That heat trick sounds way smarter, gotta remember that one.

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evan2956mo ago

Heat gun on carpet? That's just asking for a burn mark or a fire.

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evanc677mo ago

Got to disagree on the heat gun. Seen too many carpets get a weird shine or even melt a bit on low pile. A little spray adhesive on the seam tape works better for me.

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