Abstract: A carpet seaming apparatus is formed from an elongated plate that is inextendible in both longitudinal and lateral directions. The plate has a substantially smooth lower surface which enables the plate to readily slide upon a supporting surface. An upper surface of the plate is divided into multiple, transversely spaced and longitudinally extending zones. In the preferred embodiment, three such zones, including two edge zones spaced by a central zone, are provided. Numerous upstanding sharp projections are provided in each of the edge zones and an adhesive layer is provided in the central zone. A peelable protective cover is arranged atop the adhesive layer. With respective edge portions of two carpet sections secured to the plate through the projections and the adhesive, the carpet sections can be readily power stretched with the plate being free to slide relative to the supporting surface upon which the carpet is arranged.