The perfect carpet can tie an entire room together, adding to the decor and making it luxurious. It can also be a big investment that can go up to thousands of dollars. And in the case of any damage, calling a professional to repair your carpet can put a dent in your wallet.
Here we share 3 easy repairs for common problems you may face with your carpet that allow you to fix it yourself while saving hundreds of dollars in repair costs:
Holes, Tears, and Burns:
- In the case of a small hole, tear or burn, use a small “plug” of the carpet from an area that is hidden (such as the section leading up to the closet).
- Examine the area where the replacement “plug” needs to be fixed.
- Cut along the parted sections using a sharp carpet knife to create an even spot.
- Using the cutout you have created, cut the replacement plug.
- Position it over the hole and cut a section of strong one-sided carpet tape.
- Ensure that half the tape covers the plug and half covers the surrounding carpet.
- Remove the backing from the tape and slip it under the prepared hole before adding the plug on top.
- Allow it to adhere fully over 3-4 hours.
- Mesh the fibers with a seam roller
- Place a heavyweight over it overnight.
Wet Carpet:
- Remove the section of the carpet from the tack strip with pliers, till you can fold the entire wet section.
- Run a fan to dry the carpet.
- Clear the flooring of any water and flop the semi-wet carpet back into place.
- Dry it fully in a flat position to ensure it retains its shape.
- In some cases, it may be necessary to cut the padding around the wet area and patch in a new pad before attaching the carpet onto it.
Fixing a pulled-out carpet:
- In case of a carpet that has loosened from the metal threshold, get a sharp carpet knife, a knee kicker, a new metal threshold, and 1-½-in ring-shank drywall nails.
- First, remove the old threshold by temporarily removing the door to avoid scratches.
- Remove the current metal threshold with a screwdriver.
- Remove the carpeting from inside the threshold and roll the carpet back.
- Trim the damaged part of the pulled out carpet with a sharp carpet knife.
- Install a new threshold and attach the carpet using the knee kicker.