Carpet Seams

01 Install Carpeting
02 Clean Carpeting
03 Repair or Refasten Carpet
04 Dye Carpet or Rug

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A: In most cases, your carpet seams should not be noticeable. Of course, this will depend upon the type of carpet you have selected, the placement of the seams, the way light hits the seams and the workmanship.

Before you buy your carpet, it is a good idea to discuss how and where the carpet will be seamed with your contractor. In most cases it is advisable to purchase a few more yards of carpet to eliminate some seams.

Kathy Maynard has been matching homeowners with home improvement contractors since 1990 and has written scores of articles advising homeowners how to find, hire and work with reputable service professionals. She also authors Weekend Warrior, a weekly home improvement column in The Sacramento Bee.