Carpets are a key feature of most homes. They provide comfort and warmth, but they can also get dirty and stained over time if not taken care of properly. They can also be damaged by pests and draughts, so it is important to repair them as soon as possible.

How to Make a Carpet Patch

The simplest and most effective way to carpet repair kits a damaged area of carpet is to use a patch of best-match remnant carpet. The patch will match the existing carpeting in color and pile. The patch can be made from any material that is a good visual match to the carpeting, including plush, tufted pile, and nonpatterned styles.

To select the best-match carpet, first check your home for leftover scraps that could serve as donor carpeting. You may find these in closets, under staircases, or beneath furniture that is rarely moved. If not, you can source new remnants from flooring distributors or online.

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Once you have a donor piece, you can cut it down to size with a hockey-puck-sized cutter and an adhesive disk. Place the adhesive disk under the carpet, between the backing and padding. Then dampen the adhesive disk with cool water to temporarily neutralize it.

Then, turn the cutter clockwise to push aside a ring of carpet fibers and expose the backing. You can then place the replacement piece over it and apply a layer of adhesive to the carpet backing. The adhesive should become tacky within about 3 to 5 minutes.