Loose Carpet Edge

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Loose carpet edge.

Starting at one end of the loose carpet set the head of the kicker about 2 in. Trim long loose strands. From the tack strip and nudge the carpet tight against the wall. Even new clean carpet will look old and worn if the edges aren t properly cared for.

If you want to make an area rug from a carpet remnant or from a swath of broadloom carpet off a roll there are several options for finishing the edges to prevent fraying. This old house general contractor tom silva fixes a stairwell tripping hazard. When a wall to wall carpet is installed it must be stretched tightly and then is secured in place with tack strips along the edges of the carpet. Repeat the procedure on the other wall.

Repeat the process along the remaining loose carpet edge. Never pull on a loose carpet thread since this will cause the entire piece to begin. Carpet buckling may occur as a result of poor installation of the carpet. Whether the wear and tear on your carpet edging is the result of troublesome pets or rambunctious children frayed edges are an eyesore.

Use the stretcher and board if you have difficulty tightening the carpet with the knee kicker. Rather it requires that you have a professional do the work with. The most common choices for carpet finishing are binding serging and fringing. If the installer has not stretched the carpet tightly enough it may loosen slightly which could cause it to ripple.

Force the carpet into the tack strip with a stiff putty knife. Also tuck the edge of the carpet into the space between the wall and the tack strip with a putty knife. Generally speaking however these aren t techniques you can do yourself. Place a knee kicker on the loose carpet at the farthest point from the corner along one wall.

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