Description
A carpet seam either disappears or it does not, and the difference is usually the tape. Max Seam Silicon Release heat bond tape is built for maximum seam strength across a wide range of commercial and domestic carpet installations.
Its distinguishing feature is in the name. The silicone release backing means the tape does not stick to the underlay beneath while the carpet is being stretched into place, so the seam can be positioned without the tape dragging the underlay with it.
Technical Specifications
| Product type | Silicone release heat bond carpet seaming tape |
|---|---|
| Supplier code | MSSR |
| Roll length | 100 linear metres |
| Suits backings | Jute, action bac and polypropylene |
| Release backing | Does not adhere to the underlay during stretching |
| Application | Heat bond iron |
Why Seam Tape Choice Shows Later
A carpet seam is judged months after installation, not on the day. What shows up over time is peaking along the join, fraying at the edges, or the seam opening as the carpet relaxes, and all three trace back to the tape and the bond rather than to the carpet.
The silicone release backing addresses one specific failure. Where a tape grips the underlay, stretching the carpet after seaming drags the underlay with it and the tension ends up concentrated at the seam instead of spread across the floor. A release backing lets the tape slide so the stretch does what it should.
Where to Use
- Seaming commercial carpet installations
- Domestic broadloom carpet seams
- Jute, action bac and polypropylene backed carpets
- Any installation where the carpet is stretched after seaming
How to Apply
- Position the tape — Run the tape centrally beneath the seam line, adhesive side up.
- Heat bond — Draw a heat bond iron along the tape at the correct temperature for the backing.
- Close the seam — Bring the carpet edges together over the iron and press them into the melted adhesive.
- Stretch — Stretch the carpet into place. The silicone release backing lets the tape move over the underlay rather than gripping it.
Important Notes
- Suits most common backings including jute, action bac and polypropylene. Confirm compatibility on unusual backings.
- Seam quality depends on the iron temperature and travel speed as much as on the tape.
- A 100 metre roll covers a considerable amount of seaming, so store the remainder flat and dry.
Ordering and Storage
A single roll runs 100 linear metres, which covers a substantial amount of seaming. Work out requirements from the seam layout rather than the floor area, because two rooms of identical size can need very different amounts depending on how the broadloom is set out.
Store the remainder flat, dry and out of direct sun. Heat bond tape relies on an adhesive that melts at a controlled temperature, and a roll left in a hot vehicle or stored on its edge does not behave predictably when the iron goes over it.
