How to Fix a Torn Corner of Carpet

Carpets can tear around the corners of a room when a child or pet grasps the corner and pulls one area up while the other is secured to the floor. Usually only very great force can tear new carpets, but old, water-damaged carpets tear more easily. You can repair torn carpets to make the damage invisible or at least less noticeable. Do this as soon as possible to prevent the carpet from tearing more.

Carpet adhesive
Carpet tractor

Instructions

- 1
  Pull one side of the torn corner up as much as possible to reveal the carpet padding. Torn corners are ripped into two sections, and working with one side of the tear at a time is easiest.
- 2
  Apply carpet adhesive to the carpet backing on the side of the tear you are holding. Be careful not to get it on the carpet pile.
- 3
  Tug the side hard toward the corner, and press it firmly into the carpet padding.
- 4
  Repeat the process with the other side of the tear.
- 5
  Press both hard, and let them sit for several hours until the carpet adhesive cures completely.
- 6
  Roll a carpet tractor over the area to blend the carpet fibers with each other again. This helps hide the torn section.

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