Stretch-in carpet creates tension across the floor. The seam tape beneath the joint can resist bending differently from the surrounding carpet. This can create a slight raised line known as seam peaking. The effect is more visible in smooth solid carpet and cross-light. Seam placement, seaming technique, stretching direction, tape selection, and carpet construction can reduce but may not eliminate the appearance.
Key considerations
- carpet seam raised line
- seam peaking carpet
- visible hump at carpet seam
- carpet seam peaking
- seam tape
- carpet installation