Diy Carpet Patch Repair

Because carpet fibers are inserted into the backing like hair combed in one direction rub your hand on the carpet to determine the direction of that nap.

Diy carpet patch repair. Make sure that the direction of the fibers on the patch matches the direction of the fibers on the carpet. Align the arrow on the patch with the direction of the fibers in the rest of the carpet and stick the patch down firmly onto the disk. Remove the protective paper from one side of each strip as you apply it to the bottom of the carpet patch area sticking it to the floor. Carpet tape will hold the patch but over time it will dry and lose it stickiness.

To ensure the carpet tape doesn t work its way back through the opening cut a length 2 to 3 inches wider. Place a narrow bead of carpet seam glue along the perimeter of the cutout. Pluck out any loose carpet fibers around the edge of the hole and the surrounding carpet. Stick the tape on the floor first making sure it gets right to the edge of the hole then peel the top section of the tape and put the patch into the hole.

Double sided carpet tape is the easiest method for fastening the patch in place. 98 0 12 oz get it as soon as sat sep 26 free shipping on your first order shipped by. Place the replacement patch onto the adhesive disk. To begin the carpet repair you must cut a straight edged square or rectangle with four to six inches of clearance around the damaged area.

Go over the patch with a carpet brush to remove loose fibers.