Patching A Hole In Your Carpet

Having the nicest room in the house can often mean nothing if there are stains or holes on or in the carpet. Often times, repairs to minor damage can be quick and easy and usually leads to a much more pleasing appearance. Completing such a simple repair only requires a few tools, which are often sitting around the house or can be easily purchased from your local hardware store. Such handy tools are a utility knife, carpet adhesive, an extra piece of carpeting, (you should always ask for scraps from the professionals who installed the carpeting in the first place, or try to match a square at your local hardware store), and duct tape.

Before you get started, make sure the new patch you are replacing the hole with matches the existing carpet as closely as possible. Using the utility knife, trim away the damaged area by cutting one slice on each side around it, but be careful to avoid cutting the padding underneath. Be sure to use a sharp knife for the best cut, but always be careful to cut away from the body to reduce the chance of accidents.

An easy way to measure the new piece of carpet is by using the damaged cutout as a template. Before cutting, make sure the pile, or pattern of the carpet yarn, is facing in the same direction. Next, apply carpet adhesive to the back of your new piece of carpet, as well as the exposed carpet pad. Apply a little carpet adhesive to the sides of the hole to prevent any parts from coming up through the process. Press the new patch into the existing hole and smooth over by hand, combining the new carpet with the old. Allow the adhesive to dry for about six hours and then vacuum.

If accidents happen, such as cutting the carpet pad, patching it with a wide piece of duct tape will usually do the trick. In the event you don't have the exact carpet color match sitting around to use for repairs, take the damaged piece to a carpet store and they can help find a close match. Sometimes, it may be possible to cut a piece of carpet out of a closet corner, since it is usually clean and is an area that remains out of sight.

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