May 30, 2025

Heat Welding – When and Why it is needed

Seams are a fact of life with resilient sheet goods. They are also one of the most common sources of complaints from customers. Obviously, the number of seams and placement of seams will vary from project to project. The method and type of seam sealing required can also vary from flooring type to flooring type and from site requirements. Seams in resilient flooring can be chemically welded, heat welded or even seam sealed. Always follow the flooring manufacturer’s installation guidelines when it comes to the seam sealing method. Some flooring products may allow for multiple seam sealing methods. As a flooring professional it is your responsibility to recommend the best seaming method to your customer so the seam will perform for many years. In many cases the best seaming method for the flooring and project type will be heat welding.

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