From the tack strip and nudge the carpet tight against the wall.
Can you patch carpet padding.
A line or 2 of glue on the surface of the carpet pad will often be sufficient.
If you have larger sections or numerous sections you may want to consider re carpeting the entire room.
If you re using carpet tape stick it onto the base floor as well.
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Press it over the damaged area and turn until you reach the padding then pull.
Starting at one end of the loose carpet set the head of the kicker about 2 in.
Of course carpet patch kits are not a must.
If you re dealing with a corner or a small area you can use a knee kicker alone see photo 3.
For small sections you can purchase a carpet repair tool which resembles a round cookie cutter with a sharp edge.
If you do not have seaming tape heavy duty duct tape may work.
The pad should be cut to fit inside the tack strip not on top of it.
Heavy hardcover book or rolling pin.
Add another strip of tape on the top of the carpet padding for extra reinforcement.
Cut a piece of the foam carpet pad to fit the area to be patched.
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Keep in mind that if you plan on replacing the carpet the patch will adhere to the padding making it harder to salvage the pad.
It is most effective for areas that are 1 square foot or less in size and which are not numerous.
Apply some carpet adhesive onto the patch requiring floor.
Reattach the carpet as you refasten the carpet to the tack strip you need to stretch it toward the wall.
Carpet patching works best for small localized spots that are frayed worn scorched or stained beyond repair.
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Duct tape optional tip.
As an extra step you may cut out a piece of thick fabric an inch larger that the patch on all sides lift the hole s edges and glue it onto the main carpet as the base for the patch.