It is applied underneath the carpet when the carpet is installed.
Edge taping carpet seams.
Essentially this is a temporary issue caused by stretching.
After rolling place heavy objects such as large books over the rolled area of the seam to hold the carpet in place.
Seam peaking occurs when the seam is set and then stretching occurs as the installation process is completed.
When the carpet is stretched it is pulled where the edges of the tape are attached to the carpet and the two pieces lift to create a peak.
Leave the weights in place until the adhesive sets.
Carpet seam tape may also be used to repair tears or when replacing a damaged area of carpet.
Okay so seams are totally fine but what about seam peaking.
Watch as certified mohawk carpet installers install carpeting and seal the carpet seams together.
Carpet seam tape is a heat activated adhesive tape used to join the edges of carpet together.