Diy Seal Carpet Edges

These patented tips allow carpet edges to be sealed with any hot melt glue compatible with carpet backings.

Diy seal carpet edges.

A leftover carpet remnant that matches or complements home decor can be turned into an attractive area rug. Press the two together for a better seal while the glue is still melted. The most common choices for carpet finishing are binding serging and fringing. The edges of a remnant will ravel and fray unless bound.

Demonstrates two different ways to seal carpet seams using latex seam sealer and hot melt seam sealer using the orcon peak buster. White glue is an old edging trick and at one time those with more time than money reinforced edges with cloth carpet tape a sturdy needle and heavyweight thread. Carpet remnants are often a great bargain as retailers often are eager to clear out this odd shaped stock quickly. To prevent fraying however your carpet remnant needs an edging.

Showing both carpet seams. If you want to make an area rug from a carpet remnant or from a swath of broadloom carpet off a roll there are several options for finishing the edges to prevent fraying. Run a line of hot glue still using the nozzle around the carpet between the carpet edge and the inner edge of the binding. Rather it requires that you have a professional do the work with.

Professional carpet binding can be expensive but you can bind the edges yourself with supplies from a hardware or home improvement store.