How to Fix Burns on Rugs

Carpets can add a lot of ambience to a room, but as soon as something is spilled or burnt they seem like more work than they're worth. For cigarette smokers, a small burn is nearly inevitable. Fixing carpet problems yourself can save money and keep your carpets looking fresh and clean and your guests won't even be able to tell.

Replacement carpet piece
Utility knife
Single-sided carpet tape
Carpet tractor
Vacuum
Pile of books or other flat, heavy objects

Instructions

- 1
  Use your utility knife to cut around the burnt section. Cut through the carpet backing but not the carpet padding.
- 2
  Use the burnt piece as a template to cut your new replacement carpet. Remember to match any pattern and the direction of the carpet's nap.
- 3
  Cut out a similarly shaped piece of carpet tape that has a diameter 2 inches larger than your carpet hole. Peel the backing of the tape. Slip the tape between the carpet backing, sticky side up, so that it extends beyond the hole.
- 4
  Trim your replacement piece so it fits as perfectly as you can make it. Place the new piece on the carpet tape. Press firmly down on the new piece, making sure all edges align.
- 5
  Trim the edges of the new piece so it matches the length of the original. Place your heavy books on top of the new piece for several hours so it can fully blend into the original. Use the carpet tractor to fully blend the new carpet with the old.

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