Can I Fix a Frayed Carpet Without a Patch?

Glue Gun or Seam Sealer

• Fix your frayed carpet seams by using a glue gun. Trim loose fibers with manicure scissors before applying hot glue or seam sealer. Apply the adhesive only to the backing and not to the carpet fibers. Apply seam sealer or hot glue to the gap in the seam, then use your hands to press it back together if needed. Place a heavy book or other weighted object over the seam until the glue or the sealer dries.

Putty Knife

• Use a putty knife to fix a frayed carpet. If the carpet is not tacked down, turn the carpet over and use the knife to push the carpet fibers back through the frayed area. If it is tacked down, use the putty knife to pull some of the fibers back up through the carpet. Check the carpet's appearance once you push the fibers back through to ensure the look you want. Use your hands to work the carpet so the frayed area is less visible. Apply tape to the underside of the carpet if possible to hold the frayed area together.

Scissors

• You may only need scissors to remove loose fibers from frayed carpet, particularly if the fraying is around the edges of the carpet. Use a sharp pair of manicure scissors to trim all loose fibers as close to the carpet as possible for a clean look. You can also use the scissors to trim individual loose fibers from various areas of the carpet that will not otherwise affect the overall look of the carpet.

Sewing

• Fix a frayed carpet with a needle and thread. Use thread the same color as your carpet to fix fraying around carpet edges or to sew torn areas of the carpet back together. You can also repair worn areas of the carpet by using matching thread to disguise the frayed areas as well.