Every homeowner will have to patch a carpet at one time or another.A small area of wall to wall carpeting can be ruined by spills, cigarette burns, and other accidents, so it is necessary to remove the section as a way to repair the damage.The task of patching a damaged carpet is relatively easy and requires little more than a few simple supplies.
Step 1: Measure the damage to the carpeting.
The size of the patch will be determined by using the tape measure.It will be easier to cut a replacement patch.
Step 2: Remove tape from the area.
To remove a square section, use duct tape to outline it.Make sure the inside edge of the tape matches the dimensions that were measured before.You can try to farm the carpet from underneath a bed or inside a closet.It's important that the place you farm the carpet from isn't visible.Extra carpet can be kept in your attic or storage for repairs.
Step 3: The carpeting has been damaged.
To cut along the inside edge of duct tape, use a utility knife or carpet cutting tool.Apply just enough pressure to cut through the surface of the carpet and the backing, but not enough to damage the underlying layer of padding.Lift the section off the carpet.To make a mark with a carpet cutting tool, use it first.Attach the cutter blades and pivot screw and make your incision, rotating as many as two or three times in order to remove it.
Step 4: Cut the patch.
Measure a patch for the carpeting by turning a carpet remnant face down.Use a pencil to mark the lines of the patch, then use a knife or carpet cutter to cut it out.
Step 5: Prepare the carpeting for the patch.
Put a small amount of water on the disk.Lift the edges of the carpeting around the hole and slide the disk under with the side facing upward.You want the disk to hold onto all of the replacement patch, not just the corners, as well as some surrounding carpet.Press down on the outer edge of the carpet to put the patch in place when it becomes sticky again.
Step 6: The patch needs to be moved into position.
There are carpet fibers at the edge of the hole.Before applying glue, check the fit.Put a thin layer of carpet glue on the edges of the disk.Taking care to make sure the fit is snug and even, place the patch into the hole.Press lightly to allow the backing on the patch to come into contact with the underlying tape.Align the patch to match the direction of the fibers in the carpet.You have 15 minutes to position and align the patch before the glue sets.Work quickly.
Step 7: To hide the patch, smooth the pile of carpeting.
Depending on the type of pile, this can be accomplished by brushing the fingers around the perimeter of the patch, or using a carpet brush to train the pile to move in the same direction.The section can be vacuumed with an attachment.
Step 8: Take a look at the damaged area of the carpeting.
Determine the size of the carpet to be cut out, and whether you want to cut a rectangular or circular replacement patch to fill the area in.Circular patches can be cut with a circular carpet cutter.
Step 9: The carpeting has been damaged.
Use a utility knife or a carpet cutting tool to cut the carpet.Apply just enough pressure to cut through the surface of the carpet and the backing, but not enough to damage the underlying layer of padding.Lift the section off the carpet.If you need to patch a smaller area that can be cut from the damaged section, you may want to save it.
Step 10: Measure and cut the patch.
Measure a patch for the carpeting by turning a carpet remnant face down.A piece of carpeting can be removed from the inside of a closet.Use a pencil to mark the lines of the patch, then use a knife or carpet cutter to cut it out.
Step 11: The carpet patch pad was wet.
The carpet patch pads are used to iron on the disks.There is a previous material on the bottom of your carpet patch pad.The carpet patch pad should be damp but not dripping if you wet it under water.
Step 12: The cut-out carpet should be centered by moving the glue under it.
The patch is made for heat application and should be centered for distribution.If necessary, smooth out anywrinkles.
Step 13: The patch should be placed on the disk.
To remove loose fibers, go over the patch with a carpet brush.The patch should match the direction of the fibers on the carpet.
Step 14: The patch pad should be on top of the patch.
The patch pad needs to be centered and you know where it is.
Step 15: To heat the patch pad, use an iron set on high.
Press down on the iron to transfer the heat from the patch pad to the adhesive pad.The pad is activated when subjected to heat.When you touch the iron on the patch pad, you should hear a sizzle.The water is reacting to the heat.If the patch is large, you can use the iron to cover the entire patch.The head beneath the patch needs to be activated.
Step 16: Let the area cool off by removing the iron and patch pad.
The carpet won't fully dry until it's cool.If you want to remove loose fibers from the edge of the carpet, go over the patch with a carpet brush.