Carpet repair is a highly specialized service that caters to the restoration and revitalization of damaged or worn carpets. As carpets age, they are prone to a multitude of issues, ranging from unsightly rips, tears, and wrinkles to stubborn burns and stubborn stains. These problems not only compromise the aesthetic appeal of your space but also pose potential safety hazards. Engaging in the expertise of carpet repair professionals is paramount to ensuring the longevity and visual allure of your carpets.
Our Repair Methods:
1. Retufting
Retufting is a meticulous technique where damaged areas of carpet are removed tuft by tuft, and new ones are inserted using a needle and thread. This method provides a seamless repair, making it ideal for:
- Cigarette burns
- Moth damage
- Manufacturing defects
- Coals jumping from an open fireplace
While retufting is labor-intensive and may be more expensive than patch insertion, it delivers excellent results. If spare carpet is unavailable, we can carefully lift the edge of the carpet and remove tufts from an inconspicuous area to ensure an invisible finish.
Note: Retufting is only suitable for secondary backed and woven carpets. Unfortunately, felt, rubber, and foam-backed carpets cannot be repaired using this method due to their backing’s lack of strength.
2. Patch Repairs
For larger damage areas, patch repairs are the most effective solution. This process involves:
- Preparation: Moving furniture to create space for the repair.
- Cutting and Replacement: Removing a damaged section from the back of the carpet using a template and inserting a new piece crafted from spare carpet, ideally from a door mat.
- Installation: Securing the patch with high-strength heat seam tape and a heat seam iron, ensuring a seamless repair.
For any damaged area larger than a 50 pence piece, a patch repair is essential, as retufting alone won’t provide the necessary strength. Important: Felt, rubber, and foam-backed carpets can only be repaired using double-sided sticky tape, which provides a temporary fix but lacks permanence and invisibility.
