Installing carpet in your home? A regular clothing iron will work just fine in a pinch instead of a carpet seam iron. It has a different shape and is lighter in weight, but it will still melt seam glue when heated to its highest setting.

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Can you seam padded carpet?

A seaming iron and high-quality seaming tape are all you need to successfully sew a pre-padded carpet. Brushing the fibers and regular vacuuming can help the two carpet ends blend together even if you can’t hide the seams completely.

How hot does a carpet seam iron get?

With a temperature range of 145°F to 445°F, the MARSHALLTOWN Heat Bond Carpet Seaming Iron melts tape adhesive for strong carpet seams.