Three Kinds of Common Carpet Repair
It is rarely necessary to replace an older or damaged carpet entirely unless you are replacing it for aesthetic reasons during a renovation or remodel. Localized problems like stains and even tears do not have to mean huge costs and replacement of the entire carpet.
Almost any kind of damage to a section of carpeting can be repaired by patching. As long as you have a professional with the right tools and the experience, the job of repairing a section of carpeting can be quick and much cheaper than you might think.
Loose Seams
Loose seams are a very common problem with older carpet. Carpet is milled with seaming in mind for transition areas or in rooms where more than one roll is needed.
If your carpet develops what appears to be a crack or split, you can usually determine if it is a seam by checking the underside of the carpet for a strip of tape. If you notice it cracking along a piece of industrial tap, the problem is a simple split seam.
A professional can quickly re-seam the area by removing the old seam adhesive with an iron and sealing the seam again. If the job is done right, the seam will disappear back into the carpet.
Patching
Nothing is worse than a big bleach stain on a new carpet or a hole where a door or furniture has rubbed through the fiber. The good news is that a professional can quickly repair localized damage by patching it.
Typically, a piece of carpet is removed from a less visible area like a closet and replaced with a similar piece or it is just taken from remnants if you have any from the original installation. A patch is a piece of the carpet installed so it will match perfectly unless the area has been discolored or faded, in which case it may need a cleaning as well.
Pet Damage
Almost everyone with a pet has had their carpet damaged in one way or another. Cats tear at carpet to remove old claws, dogs may dig at sections where they smell something, and almost all pets leave behind some kind of stain.
The damage they cause can be repaired by patching, but you may also need a thorough cleaning for severely stained areas where the problem has penetrated to the padding or subfloor. Pet urine stains are notorious for leaving behind odors, but more importantly they also create pockets of moisture where bacteria and mold can thrive. Just as important as deodorizing, the area also needs to be decontaminated for health reasons.
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