Replacing A Patch Of Carpet

How to replace carpet because of pets.

Replacing a patch of carpet.

Apply the seam tape. Apply extra pressure all around the edges of the new piece working the fibers into the surrounding carpet. Then use a utility knife to cut along the inside of the tape. 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.

Trim away the excess. If fluffy or fido has literally left their mark on your. Lift the carpet around the cut section and insert the fabric so that the edges are under. Cut out the patch.

Rock tune by audionautix is licensed under a creative commons attribution license. Home depot materials used. Carpet is easier to cut from the back so flip over your template piece and place it on the back of the patch material. To patch carpet using a patch repair kit with adhesive disks first measure the damaged area of the carpeting and place duct tape around it.

If using a carpet patch kit the included tools. Use the piece of carpet you removed as a template for cutting the patch. Determine the nap direction. Step 3 measure the carpet area in need of replacement.

As a helpful reminder to yourself draw an arrow on a piece of tape and stick it to the patch. How to patch carpet easy with no special tools. Place all four strips then remove the protective paper from the top of all of the strips. Cut the carpet pad.

Cut a small piece of heavy fabric such as burlap at least 1 inch larger on each side than your patch piece. Stretch the carpet over the tack strip.