How to Fix a Pull in a Carpet
Homeowners choose loop-style carpets because the tight weave creates a durable flooring surface with increased resistance to potentially staining substances. Sometimes, however, loops will snag. A pet's claw, a protruding part on an old vacuum cleaner or someone walking on the floor with sharp cleats all can cause unsightly, linear pulls along rows of carpet loops. Restore the appearance of a snagged loop-style carpet by reshaping and re-securing each affected loop. Does this Spark an idea?
Other People Are Reading
Things You'll Need
- Masking tape
- Carpet seam sealer
- Jeweler's screwdriver
- Awl, nail or skewer
Instructions
-
-
1
Outline the snag line as close as possible with two strips of masking tape stuck to the floor.
-
2
Insert the needle-nose tip of a bottle of carpet seam sealer into the carpet nap on one side of the pulled row. Apply a thin bead of the sealer along the entire length of the pull, ensuring that the glue absorbs into the carpet backing.
-
-
3
Reform the carpet loops with a jeweler's screwdriver so they mimic the loops of adjacent rows. Poke the bases of the loops into the seam sealer-saturated carpet backing, using the tip of an awl, nail or metal skewer. Observe the natural curls and dried spots of previous adhesive to help guide loop creation and placement.
-
4
Pull off the masking tape and instruct fellow household members to avoid walking across the area until the adhesive dries.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Prevent future snags. Only use well-buffered vacuum cleaners. Keep pet claws trimmed. Encourage family members and guests to take off their shoes while inside.
