Whether your dog has chewed your carpet or there is a cigarette burn, you would be relieved to know that your carpets can be saved by the patching technique. Getting carpet repair Melbourne is an economical way of boosting your carpet’s lifespan. Carpet patching is not a complicated task. It is a simple procedure of removing the damaged portion and replacing it with a donor carpet. Whether it is about carpet patching or carpet stretching everything can be done at home with correct guidance. So, if you are wondering how to fix carpet holes through patching, then continue reading!
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Gather Your Supplies
First things first, you need to gather supplies for the task. Without the tools and donor carpet, you won’t be able to do anything. So, here’s what you need:
- A donor carpet
- A utility knife
- Old comb
- Double-sided carpet tape or adhesive
Assess the Damage
After you have gathered the supplies, it is time to analyze the damage. Small damages caused by cigarette buds or curling iron can be repaired at home with the patching technique. However, in case of bigger holes, you may require expert assistance or consider carpet replacement. Check if the size of the hole is within a few inches or more. This will help you in analyzing the size of the donor carpet.
Find a Donor Carpet
In most cases, the donor carpet is the same carpet that is damaged. You need to take a piece out from the carpet area that remains hidden under the bed or furniture. Many homeowners keep the leftover parts of carpets that are released at the time of carpet installation. In case, when you aren’t able to find a donor carpet, you should contact the carpet manufacturer or retail seller. Ask them for a piece of carpet that is exactly similar to your carpets. The patch needs to be the same so it can blend well with the carpets. Else, the patchwork may remain visible and can affect the beauty of your carpets.
Mark the Carpet Hole
You should use a pencil for marking lines around the carpet hole. Alternatively, you can use a soda can or an empty container to mark the area around the carpet that needs to be removed. Put some pressure on the carpet when using a soda can for marking the hole.
Cut the Damaged Portion
Now, using your utility knife, it is time to cut the damaged portion from the carpet. Be careful and more according to the lines made on the carpet. Avoid cutting the tuft and carefully remove the damaged portion from the carpet. In case any fibers or threads start pulling away cut them right away.
Cut the Donor Carpet
The donor carpet needs to be cut exactly in size so it fits the gap created in the carpet. For taking the exact measurement, use the cut-out of the damaged portion of the carpet as a template. Place it on the top of the donor carpet and mark the lines.
Smoothly cut the donor carpet so it can fit in the gap. Before final fixing, check if the donor carpet fits in the hole. Make necessary changes by trimming the edges, I required.
Check the Nap Direction
Your carpet fibers have a direction, which may not be visible to you, but you can feel it by running your fingers on them. It is important to check the direction of the carpet nap before applying the adhesive.
For this, you can either run your fingers or do a bit of carpet restretching to check the nap direction. Now, match the nap direction of the donor carpet with the present carpet.
Apply Adhesive
Now that you know the nap direction of the carpet patch, it is time to fix them using adhesive or double-sided tape. If you are using double-sided tape then be careful as both sides have glue and are extremely sticky. Make sure to apply the tape in one go. Else you may be required to use a new one.
In case you are using adhesive, then just apply an adequate amount of it on the donor carpet, and fix it at once.
Blend and Press
Your job isn’t done yet. For better results, you should consider keeping a heavy book or a flat item on the carpet so the glue can fix perfectly. Leave the carpets untouched overnight.
Later, remove the book and comb the carpet using a wide teeth comb patch so the fibers blend well.
Final Words
Now you know how to patch a carpet at home. Feel free in hiring experts for the job, so you can have peace of mind and get effective results. So, whenever you need a quick carpet patching or carpet restretching Melbourne, call experts from Master Carpet Repair Melbourne!
