The best way to do carpet repair depends on the type of damage being repaired. Spot fixes are available for stains, burns and frayed edges. A complete replacement of damaged pieces using carpet remnants also might be necessary. Household products such as bleach, liquid laundry detergent, scissors and bleach also might be used to repair damage on carpets. By assessing the damage to the carpet, one can choose the best method for doing the carpet repair.
Stains are the most common problem people face when it comes to their carpets. A variety of store-bought products are available to help clear stains off carpets, but several home fixes exist as well. Items such as water, detergent, and sometimes bleach might be used to remove stains from the carpet. Care must be taken when treating stains so that they are not made worse by using improper substances or improper repair techniques.
Fraying might be another problem that requires carpet repair. It is possible to prevent further fraying by using an upholstery needle and matching wool yarn. By sewing a seam just next to the fraying portion, the fraying might be stopped. Using small stitches might help hide the seam.
Sometimes carpet damage is so deep that it is impossible to spot treat the problem. Fortunately, carpet repair methods exist that deal with this type of damage. The first item needed to perform this type of carpet repair is a remnant of the carpet. Many times, newer homes come with small carpet remnants. If a remnant is not available, it might be possible to cut away a small portion of the carpet from an area that is inconspicuous, such as under furniture or in a closet.
After a replacement piece of carpet has been located, a household object such as a can can be used to mark the size and placement of the patch piece. This piece should be as small as possible. After an impression has been made in the carpet, it should be cut with a utility knife. The direction of the nap, or the way the fibers lay, should be marked by placing a piece of tape with an arrow on it on the patch piece of carpet. The nap also should be marked on the carpet to be repaired.
The next step in the carpet repair is to take the same household item used to mark the patch piece and use it to mark around the area to be replaced. This space can be cut with a utility knife, and then carpet tape can be inserted on the carpet pad within the hole left behind. The carpet patch piece can be placed into the hole and pressed down firmly. Any long fibers can be trimmed, and something heavy can be placed on the spot overnight to ensure that the patch blends with the rest of the carpet. Using this method might eliminate the need to purchase a brand new carpet for an entire room.