Press and Secure Seam — Weight Down the Tread
Part of project
How to Re-Stick a Carpet Stair Tread That Is Lifting · Step 5 of 6
In this video
Carefully align the two separated carpet edges and press them firmly together by hand. Then, use a carpet seam roller, applying steady pressure, to further embed the carpet backing into the new adhesive and eliminate any air pockets. Finally, place heavy objects, such as a metal box or weights, along the entire length of the repaired seam to maintain continuous pressure until the adhesive fully cures, which typically takes several hours or overnight.
Press and Secure Seam — Weight Down the Tread
Part of project
How to Re-Stick a Carpet Stair Tread That Is Lifting · Step 5 of 6
In this video
Carefully align the two separated carpet edges and press them firmly together by hand. Then, use a carpet seam roller, applying steady pressure, to further embed the carpet backing into the new adhesive and eliminate any air pockets. Finally, place heavy objects, such as a metal box or weights, along the entire length of the repaired seam to maintain continuous pressure until the adhesive fully cures, which typically takes several hours or overnight.