Remove the old carpet tape from under both sides of the.
How to fix torn carpet.
Start method of carpet damage repair by putting a small slide or flat edged tool.
Slide a thin flat edged implement such as a ruler underneath the carpet and lift the torn edge.
Draw a square.
Insert the carpet tape to ensure the carpet tape doesn t work its way back through the opening cut a length 2 to 3 inches wider than the diameter of the cut out area.
Method 2 large tear repair.
Carpet tape is available in double sided and single sided versions.
Run a fan or two to dry the carpet.
How to fix torn carpet small tears.
Put the carpet back down and push it into place.
Use the utility knife to lift the edges of the seam or rip.
Fold back the torn carpet as much as the tear allows and run a line of latex seam adhesive along the bottom edge of the tear.
First go to the corner nearest the wet area grab the carpet with pliers and pull the carpet off the tack strip.
Wet carpet pad is like a big sponge.
Heat activated carpet tape and seam irons are available at most rental.
Method 3 fixing.
Continue pulling the carpet off the tack strip by hand until you can fold back the entire wet section.
Alternatively cut a piece of heat activated tape 1 to 2 inches longer than the tear.
How to fix ripped or torn carpet.
Heat activated carpet tape seam iron utility knife.
How to fix ripped and torn carpet method 1 small tears carpet repairing.