Carpets are preferred by many, and this is not surprising: it is pleasant to walk on them barefoot, this is an excellent option for cold floors, and in addition, they play an important role in sound insulation. But, like any other covering, carpet can be damaged. Chewing gum stuck to the pile, dents from heavy furniture, burnt holes and cuts can all be repaired. Let's talk about how to do it.
Read in the article
- 1 Why you need to save the trim after spreading
- 2 How to get rid of dents in carpet
- 3 How to remove wax and gum from carpet
- 4 How to fix a torn cover
- 5 How to repair a burnt hole in your carpet
- 6 Carpet repair tape
Why you need to save the trim after spreading
Do not rush to get rid of carpet scraps - they may be useful to you - and more than once. In case of emergency, you can make a patch from the scraps, in addition, you will need matching threads, which you can take from the same scraps. To sew the stretched threads, you need a curved needle. You can do it yourself if you heat the needle over a fire and bend it while it is hot.
How to get rid of dents in carpet
If heavy furniture has been in one place for a long time, the pile is crushed, and noticeable dents remain.

The main task is to make the pile straighten, but it will not work on dry, moisture will be required to return it to its previous state.

You can moisten the pile in another way: put on carpet a damp towel and iron the carpet through it hot iron.

How to remove wax and gum from carpet
Candle wax and gum are very difficult to separate from the lint.


The wax will melt and be absorbed into the napkin, there will be no stains.


The congealed gum can be easily torn off the lint.
How to fix a torn cover
Sharp objects can tear the carpet. It is better to start repairs immediately, until the edges of the gap begin to crumble.



How to repair a burnt hole in your carpet
Burnt holes are unpleasant in that the material in such a hole is lost, and you need to somehow close the void. If the hole is small, it is quite possible to do without a patch.



You can go the other way if you have a felting needle and a matching felting wool.



Carpet repair tape
For installation of the carpet, a special adhesive tape with a strong interwoven base is used.


You can watch the process in detail in this video:
How do you repair damaged carpet? Share your experience in the comments!
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