How to Fix Frayed Carpet Edges

Frayed carpet edges can occur for a number of reasons. Cats or dogs sometimes pull threads loose by pawing at the carpet edges. Heavy foot traffic can also result in frayed carpeting near a metal or hardwood transition between a carpeted floor and a tile or wood floor. If no transition is in place, installing one provides a finished look and protects the edges of the carpet from wear. Carpet fraying is not only unsightly -- it can be a tripping hazard.

Scissors
Tape measure
Carpet bar or hardwood threshold
Hacksaw (for metal)
Jigsaw (for hardwood)
Hammer or screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Snip off the loose fibers along the frayed area of the carpet. Use sharp scissors to make the cuts. A dull pair of scissors will pull at the fibers rather than making clean cuts.
- 2
  Measure the width of the doorway to install a metal carpet bar or hardwood threshold.
- 3
  Cut a metal carpet bar to the width of the threshold with a hacksaw. Hardwood thresholds can be cut with a jigsaw.
- 4
  Position the carpet bar or hardwood threshold over the carpet edge. If the room has a door, make sure there is enough clearance before the floor transition is nailed or screwed down.
- 5
  Tap in the nails along the bar with a hammer or attach the transition piece with screws, ensuring that the nails or screws are flush with the metal or wood.

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