Just realized my seam taping was all wrong after a client pointed out a bubble

I was finishing up a big job in Springfield last week, a whole house with that thick berber stuff. The homeowner, an older guy who used to do floors himself, watched me tape a seam and said, 'You're not letting the adhesive get tacky enough before you roll it, are you?' I admitted I usually just put it down and rolled right away. He told me to wait a full 90 seconds after spreading the seam sealer. I tried it on the next seam, and it made a huge difference. The tape stuck way better and I didn't get any of those little air pockets. How long do you all usually wait before you roll the tape down?

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3 Comments

masonbell15d ago

90 seconds is way too long for me.

logan70515d ago

I usually wait a full minute, but it depends on the room's humidity.

zara_king15d ago

That "wait a full 90 seconds" advice is spot on. I learned the hard way after rushing it like @masonbell said he does, and I had to redo a whole hallway. Giving it that extra time makes the tape lock down perfectly.