Next make one inch cuts every two to three feet all the way through to the bottom piece.
Carpet joining glue.
Many carpet manufacturers put an arrow on.
With white chalk make a line about 3 4 the width of the overlap or about 1 3 4 inches from the edge of the carpet and then cut along the line.
Roll back the top piece of carpet.
How to seam carpet.
On the backside measure 1 inch in from its outer edge and mark the backing at 12 inch intervals down the length of the edge.
Showing both carpet seams.
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Overlap two pieces of carpet at the seam by about two inches.
Arrange the two pieces of carpet you are joining so they are side by side in the room.
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Snap a chalk line through all of the marks to create a cutting line.
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The nap of both pieces of carpet should go in the same direction.
How to install glue down carpet.