Rip In Carpet

Fixing a ripped or torn carpet is essential because loose carpet tears easily.

Rip in carpet.

A small tear can become annoying. 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. Due to the everyday wear and tear a carpet must withstand there is a high possibility that you may need to make a repair at some point. Fold back about 3 ft.

Removing carpet isn t as simple as ripping it up and throwing it out. Fixing a ripped carpet while the tear is small can prevent accidents and keep the damage from spreading. Carpet tape is available in double sided and single sided versions. When considering how to rip up indoor carpet keep in mind that you will need to dispose of the old materials find out if your area has a carpet recycling program.

Just grab the carpet with pliers and pull. Then grab the carpet by hand and continue to pull it up along an entire wall. Of carpet and cut it into easy to handle strips photo 1. The single sided type generally works best for this type of repair peel the backing away from the adhesive side of the tape and.

To detach the carpet from the tack strip that holds the carpet in place along walls start in a corner. If there isn t a program available be sure to check with your trash hauler before starting your project to see if short rolls of carpet will be accepted.