Repairing a Split Carpet Seam

No matter how well you care for your carpet, it will eventually wear out over time. Heavy foot traffic, improper installation, or poor quality can all become factors for a split seam. However, repair for the latter only needs minimal skills and tools. With a bit of know-how, you can have curled-up edges tacked down in no time.

Start by measuring the length of the split seam on your floor covering. Next, cut up some carpet tape that is just enough to fit the section you measured. This type of adhesive can be purchased at hardware and home supply stores.

Once the previous step is done, pull back one edge of the carpet. With the help of a pencil, draw a line on the floor along the edge where the other part of the covering meets the floor. This will enable you to determine the centre point where you will be placing the tape.

Proceed to pulling back the edges of the carpet to make room for the adhesive. Then, remove the tack paper from both sides of the carpet tape. Position the latter over the pencil line and lay it securely on the floor.