You can repair carpet DIY without professional tools

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DIY carpet repair without special tools.
This video shows you how to repair carpet with tools that you have around the house.
Carpet tape from Amazon: amzn.to/3HLVL5y
You don’t need to spend a lot of money on buying special carpet repair tools, such as a heat bond seaming iron, a carpet seam roller, or a carpet seam cutter, which you will most likely use just once or twice. Now, you do need to get carpet tape, but carpet tape is inexpensive to get in the first place, and the carpet tape that I use in the video doesn’t require a seaming iron.
Critical requirement for successful carpet repair:
1) Matching piece of carpet to use for the repair. Look inside your closet to see if it has the same carpet as the area you need to repair.
2) Great fit of the replacement carpet piece.
a. You can’t have large gaps between the replacement carpet and the existing carpet, for obvious reasons.
b. You can’t have any overlap between the replacement carpet and the existing carpet because any area of overlap will result in carpet that is not taped down because there’s carpet underneath carpet and not adhesive under carpet. (You can use glue gun to glue that part down although it won’t end up looking pretty.)
FULL DISCLOSURE and DISCLAIMER: The product link above are affiliate links which means that I could earn a small commission if you make a purchase through the link. Also, because sellers can run out of inventory or change prices at their whim, I cannot guarantee the availability of the item or that the price will remain the same.

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@KYKCreations Жыл бұрын

One of the commenters noted that "double side tape has to come out and it always takes the padding along with it." I want to take this opportunity to remind folks that you should NOT be peeling the protective paper off the underside of the tape that will be touching the padding. In this video, I peeled off the protective paper from the top side of the tape ONLY but NOT the underside. I trim off the sides of the protective paper that is stuck on the underside of the tape, but I never take it off. You can't have the underside sticky because then it will be very difficult to slide in the carpet tape under the existing carpet.

@ericskates91 11 ай бұрын

So does the carpet tape just sit on top of the padding?

@KYKCreations 11 ай бұрын

@@ericskates91 yes, just like way the rest of the carpet just sits on top of the padding.

@dimk5207 Ай бұрын

Lowes carries the same tape.

@stevenfaults4160 Жыл бұрын

Been a construction worker my whole life and I've never seen any video as a short, direct, or more simple way to do this repair. Thanks so much for the upload!

@wesleyfarmer426 Жыл бұрын

right as the video started i was like oh she sounds like an intelligent mama she got me

@ydooooo Жыл бұрын

If you’ve done construction your whole life why are you watching this video?

@stevenfaults4160 Жыл бұрын

@@ydooooo We never stop learning my friend

@stevehamman4465 Жыл бұрын

@@ydooooo , someone somewhere may know a better easier way to do things!

@101retardnation 9 ай бұрын

@@ydooooo there are so many different kinds of construction work that will never have you repairing carpet 🧐

@kimh9070 Жыл бұрын

Cat owners everywhere thank you for this video! Nice and clear instructions.

@RN.Barbix3 Жыл бұрын

Yup! She sound MVP of the day for sure!

@livetomanifest2272 Жыл бұрын

Seriously though!! 😂😂

@bisquetandchappie 2 ай бұрын

yes 👏 it looks like all cats likes the same spots 😂

@cormacmeehan6677 Жыл бұрын

My dog with separation anxiety has created the exact type of damage you are fixing in this video. This is perfect - totally what I needed. What a great DIY solution! Thank you for posting.

@stevehamman4465 Жыл бұрын

Try leaving your tv on when your not home! Sometimes that helps , they may think someone is home! Good luck!

@cubanadelrey Жыл бұрын

here with the same issue 😩😂 first time puppy owner here. i’ve rescued older dogs all my life.

@christopherschleeper7186 Жыл бұрын

@@cubanadelrey Cat did exact same thing to my door. Diidnt like being locked out.

@r.1.336 11 ай бұрын

Put it in a crate

@JawshDavinci 9 ай бұрын

Mine clawed the door strip in my room and the door leading to out the apartment:/ I’ve been trying to find something and this vids pretty top tier

@saralouise7199 Күн бұрын

Omg you can’t even tell where the replacement piece is. Amazing :) I’m glad I found this

@aunyamallick 10 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for this. My cats have destroyed a chunk of carpet in my bedroom doorway and I’m desperate to fix it to save my deposit and avoid any other charges from my apartment. Everyone has told me that it couldn’t be fixed unless I hired a professional, but this is proof it can be done! Your video was so straightforward and it’s great to see a woman doing home repairs 🥰

@KYKCreations 10 ай бұрын

thank you for the nice comment! I'm sure you can fix it DIY and get your deposit back.

@Tigerstyle1979 2 жыл бұрын

I just repaired my carpet using this exact method. Great instructions. Thanks for posting this.

@KYKCreations 2 жыл бұрын

I'm elated to hear that! Thank you for the comment.

@leannebrantner9974 2 жыл бұрын

*Great, straight forward video,, it was exactly what I needed too. It was so helpful! I was looking for a way to repair some cat damage to carpet. The damage was also in the same location. *The only other thing I separately learned elsewhere {Floors by Southern boys, How to Repair a Carpet Seam: 4:40-6:09} for a better seam (seamless) was to offset the "bubbles" or dots on each side of the carpet backing from each other. Be sure to cut in between the grid lines containing the bubbles/dots or you will fray/split the carpet fibers. Also, be sure that that carpet runs the same way (the ssme direction it lays down).

@JonathanMurray 2 жыл бұрын

Almost exactly what I need to do... and you described and showed the process so simply! Thank you.

@mhoncho74 Жыл бұрын

Smart woman. I love the clear mental process she had to putting this plan together.

@garrydrussell 2 жыл бұрын

What is it with cats. I need to do this to two doors. Thanks for posting. Good job.

@hander86jh Жыл бұрын

Cats did the same thing, looking to repair 3 door entrances so this is helpful, thanks!

@gorgusborgus2370 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I needed, the area and circumstances surrounding the damage are the same so this helps a lot

@paulfleming1782 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing ! I have to do the same job in a hallway and since I am not a carpet installer , this lesson is what I needed .Thank you , the construction of the video was excellent .

@tatortot9878 Жыл бұрын

I am so glad I ran across this video. I am a woman also who is tired of hassling my boyfriend to fix the carpet spots our dogs have messed up but I wasn't sure how to do it properly. Now I know and I'll just do it myself. Thank you again. I'm your new subscriber. 😊

@jasminesmith6452 Жыл бұрын

We just bought our forever home and it needs a lot of little repairs and fix it type things. Carpet is on the list and I'm so excited I found your video. I feel like I can comfortably do this now, so thank you so much!

@diarmuidcdc Жыл бұрын

Now that’s what I call a real DIY vid. Thanks for making this Video!! Have to fix mine due to cats tore it up. Also thanks for showing what products you’ve used. Loved it.

@mikejrog 3 ай бұрын

This video walkthrough was insanely helpful, thank you so much!

@reneeacosta4420 2 жыл бұрын

Wow... I'm so impressed.... Thank you for taking the time to share such a well put together video.

@krystalbaker5021 Жыл бұрын

This video is great! I've done this 4 times in less than a year in the exact same spot. Gave up fixing it. Brand new house with a hole in the carpet. Can't get cat to stop.

@CallMeSenora 2 жыл бұрын

I wasn't even looking for this.... Glad Me stopped by. Thank You Kindly for creating this DIY. Me learned Something. 😘

@akag-bomb5235 Жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video. I came here today looking for a solution to a hole my cat made today in the same place as this video!!! I'm amazed that it could be fixed and that this video showed every step. It's a lazy Sunday afternoon for me today, so I'll spend the rest of the week looking around my condo and determining which closet I'll pull the replacement piece from and then next weekend I'll have it all fixed! I have everything I need, including the tacks and the carpet tape (that used I for a different DIY). THANK YOU!

@Snowyegret348 Жыл бұрын

I’m going to try this today. Thank you for demystifying the process.

@nickdime217 Жыл бұрын

Thank you only video on here that’s not trying to make me spend a billion dollar on trying to be a carpenter, just trying to fix damage carpet with out spending money on unneeded carpet tools. So thank you for not making me go to school an just teaching the basic to me thank you

@greenbuddy8317 Жыл бұрын

thanks showed the process and exactly what was needed to be said no more no less. Great Vid!

@rachellee.9389 2 ай бұрын

Wow, that vid has saved me! We have a bedroom threshold that was ruined by a kitten so this is a great repait that we can do relatively easily with the spare carpeting that we have. Thank you so much.

@constancejenkins3867 Жыл бұрын

Phenomenal job Sis.. You did that you made it look so Simple 👏🏽 👌

@CatCaretakerID 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I followed your steps and it turned out great.

@ArtIsAmor809 Жыл бұрын

OMG... you just saved me HUDREDS of dollars 🤯 thank you!

@terribishop5313 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, great job!!!!. Tip.. all carpet has a knap like corduroy. Figure out direction by swiping the knap back and forth on the existing and future patch then cut it so it lays the same direction. It won't show on some but some will be night and day difference.

@ciphernemo 2 жыл бұрын

Good advice, thanks! Cutting out slightly larger area to get a straight line to match up and using paper to trace the spot are really helpful. Kudos.

@angelatorres4054 2 жыл бұрын

Good job!!! 💗Thank you! 🤗

@Sunchybunch Жыл бұрын

This is perfect. Thank you!

@KarahChristian 8 ай бұрын

You go girl! I like how you think and how you explain things.

@sweetsmk25 Жыл бұрын

Just saved me a ton of money! Thank you!

@jadiecook582 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for saving me time and money!!!

@Nenev8181 8 ай бұрын

This looks so easy. Will definitely be trying this.

@Nyck461 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Very meticulous job and done very good.

@rolltide91011 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this amazing video. This is going to help me and my family out so much.🙏

@mandooo5o4 Жыл бұрын

Thank god I came across this video it Help me so much with this I was about go spend over $200 dollars on material !

@simonetbaini7571 8 күн бұрын

Ingenious! Thank you!

@tonyo7324 Жыл бұрын

What an excellent idea taking carpet from a closet. Thank you so much. But I remembered after watching your video that we have a small piece of same carpet in our garage.

@heatherseal-breslin8223 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this clear video detailing how to do a repair. We had to cut a section out of our back stair carpet after our dog had an explosive accident, and I'm just looking to cover the bare spot. We'll probably redo the whole carpet when we go to sell the house in a few years, but this will hold just fine until then. I think I will cut the patch into two pieces to make sure it fits more precisely..

@derrickdelmar4295 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial! It worked great!

@mermaidme25 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic video. Awesome tip of carpet from closet for repair.

@ITSMEMILEYY Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@nram1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this.

@stephonnohpets 11 ай бұрын

Great video, I appreciate it. I've watched a few videos on carpet repairs and no other video mentioned the tip about cutting the paper on the side of the seam tape.

@jparra4766 Жыл бұрын

Looks great. Thanks!

@grantp4022 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job, and it matches perfectly :)

@daddy9minnich777 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video instruction and demonstration with concise, clear direction. Fun, stimulating, upbeat Guitar instrumental accompaniment, too.

@cablecartman Жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@thirdcoastcarpet Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I do this professionally, but this is simple and very DIY friendly. The carpet trade in general is not very homeowner friendly, and if I have to make the trip to make a patch this size for a client, I won't do it for less than $100. Yeah, I do it the right way every time, but I myself would love to save $100+ by doing a small job myself rather than hired out.

@alw3656 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️❤️

@pevis Жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you 😊

@brandonholguin6895 4 ай бұрын

Youre an angel on earth, thank you

@LakeGrego 2 жыл бұрын

Really good pointers, will use several of them.

@KYKCreations 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@rangersmith4652 Жыл бұрын

Very neat job.

@epitoky 5 ай бұрын

Everything about this video of yours is so excellent-I so appreciate You!!!🙏🙏🙏💓💓💓

@KYKCreations 4 ай бұрын

And I so appreciate your comment! Thank you!!

@Prince.Prince1999 Жыл бұрын

Pretty good and Noted on the underside of the tape.

@XxSniperFiendxX Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@karasmills3415 Ай бұрын

thank you so much

@MikeCee7 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This hole is almost identical to my carpet hole that a rat caused (trying to get out of a room with a shut door that had a small wall hole coming from the garage)

@lizbreandanroche4183 2 жыл бұрын

Great help.Thanks🇮🇪☘️

@jesselopez4656 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I live in an apartment an ID hate to report this to them so it’s nice that I can do this myself

@miguelabreu8248 2 жыл бұрын

Very good thank you for this information 👍 muchas gracias 🙏

@westmtz Жыл бұрын

😅She busted out the push pencil.!!! Gotta love that. and great job

@harrold901 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! My new kitty caused this.

@kishorsshah Жыл бұрын

Very good job

@b76rookside 10 ай бұрын

Thankyou. I'm going to repair where my puppies have dug up my carpet. Much appreciated.

@XxSniperFiendxX Жыл бұрын

Nice this happens and sometimes we get carried away, you were smart to call it quits and not force while seeing the buy side. I sometimes force and get humbled lol

@not_today_satan_7 2 жыл бұрын

Good work

@bellalisah8174 Жыл бұрын

I Like Her Carpet Repair Video 👍🏼👍🏼

@LilMamaOfFive 8 ай бұрын

This is the exact reason why I need to replace some carpet!

@michaeldorgan5189 Жыл бұрын

Amazing 👏

@dillydanny-o8807 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see another video like this talking about the tack strips or how to add one if needed on the area of carpet removed from the closet section. Thanks!

@KYKCreations Жыл бұрын

next time i get my carpet repaired or replaced, i will try to make that video for you. thank you for the suggestion!

@dillydanny-o8807 Жыл бұрын

@@KYKCreations thank you! I haven’t been able to find a video about just doing small parts like that without all the fancy tools, or how to tuck/finish the edge for the stolen closet piece so that would be great!

@snarla99 Жыл бұрын

I did it! I did everything you did, and until we can get new carpeting this makes my existing carpet look a heck of a lot better. Thanks so very much.

@KYKCreations Жыл бұрын

That's so awesome!

@zoukiller360tv5 Жыл бұрын

WOW, YOUR GREAT THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO I'll let you know how it goes.

@KYKCreations Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Your success will greatly depend on how well your replacement carpet piece matches the existing carpet. I had to repair the carpet less than a year after it was installed so it had little wear, and I was able to use the same carpet that had been installed in the linen closet.

@tsimpson4766 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I just spilled nail polish. I have extra carpet, just need the tape. I'm crossing my fingers that I can do this.

@titosantana8841 4 ай бұрын

God job nice😊

@topcatrsb Жыл бұрын

Been looking for a method to use to patch a carpet in my car, this just might do it. Thanks!

@KYKCreations Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, but where would you find extra carpet that's identical to what's in your car already?

@topcatrsb Жыл бұрын

@@KYKCreations I installed a console and had to trim some carpet to fit flush. The bolts are exposed now so I'll use trim piece to cover.

@dougwollard741 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video. If i may, id like to add a couple of things to this. First is, when using carpet from a closet to patch carpet from traffic areas its usually difficult to get a close match. So it is very important to make sure the carpet knap is going in the same direction. Wear pattern or no wear at all if the patch is not running the same direction as the existing carpet its gonna look pretty bad. Second, when using the adhesive tape. Start out by matching up the edges rather than tucking under the door facing first. Thirdly, try to buy or borrow an actual carpet knife with several extra blades. Begin with a brand new blade and change blades often. And lastly, be super extra careful with said blades as they are much sharper than utility blades!

@KYKCreations Жыл бұрын

You raise a good point about the carpet wear. The carpet that I repaired was relatively new (less than a year old), so there was not much wear.

@MarcyJ2F Жыл бұрын

What kind of plate is that? This is exactly what I need. I will try this today.

@KYKCreations Жыл бұрын

It is called a tie plate and you can find it near lumber or construction section in home improvement stores because it is used to nail together pieces of lumber. They come in all sizes.

@mtmenterprises2.0 5 ай бұрын

Buteaful!!

@rageyb 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is in the exact same place melted by my hairdryer thanks.

@matthewhueston3084 Жыл бұрын

What do I do if the trim is scratched up like this but the hallway coming out of doorway is vinyl an not carpet helppppp😢

@Lollibebop_13 Жыл бұрын

Do you know what carpet color that is?

@rickyharris9897 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job,thank you. My dogs got me 😣

@stevecharman8420 7 ай бұрын

So this morning I've learned how to repair damaged carpet, thread a needle easily and how to repair a damaged zipper with a pair of pliers. What did we do before KZfaq? :)

@chelsearich8511 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just have a question for the tape. Do you only take the protective paper off the tape that is touching the new carpet being put down ? So the protective paper stays on the side touching the flooring ?

@KYKCreations Жыл бұрын

yes!

@keikei3301 10 ай бұрын

What if they chewed through the subfloor of a rental?

@David-ic4by Жыл бұрын

Smart, smart, smart...nothing like a common sense lady with some chipper music and household tools to save me a couple of hundred bucks!

@ShivamPandey-we4ek Жыл бұрын

Cool 😎

@Jenniferbrons 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please link the carpet tape you used? Thanks for the video!

@garrydrussell 2 жыл бұрын

I bought mine at home depot.

@KYKCreations Жыл бұрын

I put an link to the carpet tape from Amazon in the description box, but if you have a Home Depot near you, I would recommend that you pick one up from Home Depot because it's cheaper there.

@bossbabefawn 4 ай бұрын

Are they just regular nails? And is that recommended as well as the tape? If most carpet repair guys use heat does this tape not require it alone?

@KYKCreations 4 ай бұрын

Those are tiny tack nails with a large flat head (so they wouldn't go right through the carpet). I used them because part of the repair area was next to the edge where the carpet was not being held down by tape. This tape does not require heat.

@mikewalker4950 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just messed up a small patch of carpet with a spill, have a roll of excess in the closet and was wondering how to do this and make it look good. Video was very clear and concise. Off to Home Depot to get some carpet tape.

@Tarni64 Жыл бұрын

Could you use a rotary cutter instead of a box cutter? Or would it not be sufficient?

@KYKCreations Жыл бұрын

Tarni64, I'm not sure. I used a box cutter because it was what I had. It may or may not be sufficient, depending on how sharp the rotary blade is. I think you should give it a try because the worst that could happen is that it doesn't work well.

@sharonb1371 2 ай бұрын

Please type the name of the "plate" used to cut against. I can't quite understand how to ask for this at the home store!

@KYKCreations 2 ай бұрын

This is just a "tie plate" used in construction to connect pieces of wood together. They are like brackets and are really cheap to buy.

@noodlbear 9 ай бұрын

I hope you reply but how did you figure out what type of carpet it was ? I’m clueless

@KYKCreations 9 ай бұрын

I didn't need to. I just used identical carpet that was installed in a small linen closet and replaced the carpet in the linen closet with a totally different piece of scrap carpet that I happen to have on hand that didn't match anything else.

@shanicejeria3036 Жыл бұрын

Are you saying “ty plate” or “tile plate” at the beginning of the video? @kykcreations

@KYKCreations Жыл бұрын

Tie plate. It's a piece of metal that you can use to tie or join a couple of large pieces of lumber used in construction by nailing them in to the wood. I was just trying to find something really cheap to use, but you can use any piece of straight flat object to part the carpet.