Then use a utility knife to cut along the inside of the tape.
Fix carpet patch.
Remnants from the installation of the carpet make the job a little easier.
Carpet patching is a simple system of carefully cutting out the damaged area and replacing it with a patch of donor carpet of the same size.
Because the donor area is filled in either with a piece of remnant carpet or is left unrepaired carpet patching is considered to be imperfect but a net overall improvement.
To patch carpet using a patch repair kit with adhesive disks first measure the damaged area of the carpeting and place duct tape around it.
Find a remnant piece.
If no remnants can be found cut a small portion of carpet from the back of a closet or other.
Next measure and cut the replacement patch.
If you have carpet remnants left over from installation you can repair the damaged section with a patch.
If you don t have remnants a piece of carpeting from a hidden area of the room such as.
When done correctly this repair eradicates the damaged area with minimal or no evidence.
Once you have the replacement piece ready slide the adhesive disk under the edges of the carpet.