The issue of the carpet seam for Berber carpeting is important. Ensuring the carpet seams are done correctly will help keep the carpeting from raveling. The seams need to be properly sealed to keep them intact and this process can take awhile, which is why some installers will not take the time to install them properly. Installers who says Berber carpet doesn't need to be seamed are wrong. All carpeting -- no matter what type -- need to be seamed where two pieces come together or they are susceptible to raveling and other damage.

Seams are not something that you necessarily want, but in larger rooms, they can't be avoided because it's impossible to find a wide enough piece of carpeting. A good installer will be able to put the seams in a place where they won't be as visible or have to withstand as much traffic, but either way, it's important that they be sealed. Sealing the carpet seams of Berber carpeting will keep them from being pulled up when you run furniture over them or from tripping over them when they become loose.

Stretching Berber carpet is also an important step in installation. If it isn't stretched fully, the Berber carpet can ripple or buckle. This rippling and buckling not only shortens the life of the carpet, but also is a safety hazard because of the potential for being tripped over. The rippling and buckling is worsened by humidity, traffic, and moving furniture around. This problem can be alleviated simply by an installer stretching the carpeting fully with a power stretcher. Ask your installer how they stretch carpet to make sure that it is done correctly.

Even the highest quality Berber carpet can be damaged simply by not being installed correctly. This can cause it to wear unevenly and look shoddy and cheap. Choosing a reputable carpet installer is worth any extra cost so your carpet investment lasts longer. Ask the carpeting store where you buy your Berber carpet for their best installers. Consider asking the installer questions about how they install the carpeting to make sure you like their approach. If you have any concerns about the installation process, be sure to speak up before hiring the installer. By staying on top of the installation process, you will be able to make sure that you are getting the maximum value for your money and time.

Carpet seams in your Berber carpet are inevitable if you are doing wall-to-wall carpet. But quality seams aren't a given, unless you take an active role in your installation decisions.