best way to seal carpet ends once cut?

[lime4x4]

I got a great deal on marine carpet to replace the snap in carpet peices. Once cut what is the best way to seal the cut end so it doesn't fray and come apart?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: best way to seal carpet ends once cut?

bring the cut pieces to a carpet dealer and have them bound

 

[tallcanadian]

Re: best way to seal carpet ends once cut?

The carpet shouldn't fray. If glued down properly, you won't have any issues. I'm on my third season and have no issues with the carpet.

 

[arks]

Re: best way to seal carpet ends once cut?

I'm with Bob_VT. Since it's snap-down carpet you need binding.
Last time I had it done it cost me $1.00/foot. Any good carpet store can do it or has access to a place that'll do it.

 

[lime4x4]

Re: best way to seal carpet ends once cut?

I bought a singer 15-91 industrial sewing machine. I'm in the process now of redoing my camper encloser and seats. I'll have to try a scrap peice then and c if i can sew a binding onto the carpet. If not i'll have to go hunting for a carpet shop. Thanks