Don't allow a burn hole or torn section of carpeting to send you running to the store for a whole new carpet. Use this simple cut-and-replace technique to make your carpet as good as new.
Time: 15-20 minutes per patch, plus drying time for the adhesive.
Skills: Basic skills.
Tools: Hammer, clean can lid, and utility knife.
Step-by-Step
1. Put template over damaged area
Nail a clean can lid or other template over the damaged area. Leave the heads of the nails projecting.
2. Create new patch
Using the lid as a guide, cut carpet with sharp utility knife. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the matching patch.
3. Adhere edges
Vacuum up loose fibers. Slip double-faced tape halfway under carpet edges. Apply seam cement to edges.
4. Put new patch in place
Press the patch into place. Weight the patch overnight with a book or board and a heavy object.
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