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[Larry B]

Light tan color cut pyle has a 3' X 3' area that was cut out and replaced with carpet from another room of the house that was removed. The repair looks like crap and the lady said it was done 3 months ago. You can still see all the cut lines and it looks to me that who ever put it back together should have turned it 90 deg so the rows were in the same direction.

Question

Do you think it would be ok to just re-cut this area out and turn it and re-install the same doner piece? If so should I try to remove all the glue from the edges of the doner or just try to heat it enough to melt it down again? The owner said she has more of the same carpet but its in strips so to replace an area that large it would need to come from 2 pices of what she has left.

I have never had to fix something that another person cut in so didnt know for sure about using the same piece again.

 

[Jack May]

Gut call, I'd probably go with the new, even if it meant an additional join through the middle. So long as you can get it sitting right, the extra join shouldn't be (too) noticeable.

IMHO only of course.

John

 

[harryhides]

3 foot by 3 foot is a huge repair to try for your first attempt !!

This is one for a Kool Glide.
And, like John, I would be inclined to start over.

ps, You could make a significant improvement by steaming the fiber of the insert in the same direction of the rest of the room if it is Nylon.
You need lots of steam and take it slow and the pile direction will turn.

 

[Stevea]

Hi Larry,

Rough situation, just be sure you help the consumer understand you are helping her with "HER PROBLEM" and never let it become your problem. Also, it is good to bring her level of expectations to a level you can both live with.

John and Tony both give good advice. There is nothing wrong with making a large donor piece out of two or three smaller ones as long as you can be sure they are all running the same direction and cut properly and on and on........

Can you get to the back of the carpet? If so, you will have a much better opportunity to make a clean cut and match corners. This is a case where hand sewing the corners can work very well. Making the repair from the back side allows you to use a flat surface (such as plywood) to work on and this will allow you to manipulate the repair the way you would like to. You can also seal the edges very easily from the back side and pull the edges very tight, which will also help with the appearance of the repair.

Here is a large stained area, approx 32" x 32" or so and the repair was made from the back side. (yes, for all that may say it was at the edge of the room, that is obvious; it still shows what is being suggested; I will still do this even if I have to move a lot of furniture, if it will make the repair better).

here are the clips where I had to put together two pieces to make a donor piece



Notice the boards used to work on; this is the portable floor I take with me to work on
when I am in a home; gives a very stable surface to work on



Here is a clip with the carpet dis-engaged and working on it from the back



Here is a partial clip showing some of the hand sewing at the corners; this method really allows one the ability to make a very good repair


This is just a suggestion but it is a close example of what I think you are describing and how I would try to repair it, from the back side of the carpet, if possible.

I hope this helps with your question?

SA

 

[Larry B]

Thanks All


Steve I got to look it over good today and there is about 1/8" of glue all the way around the donor piece and I think this is also why the cut lines are showing so bad. I told the lady I will cut around the old lines and start fresh. With the amount of glue that is in the fibers I do not want to just remove the piece and slap in another as there will still be alot of old glue left behind. I also can not do this from the back as its in the middle of the room and they will not be removing any of the furnishings.

I will get pics of this mess Tuesday when I go to repair it.

Thanks for the input.

 

[Stevea]

Larry,

Sorry to give you so much information that is not usable but if you know what the problems is and what to do with it, that is most of the battle. I hope it goes well for you.

SA

 

[Larry B]

Steve

Its always usable. I just cant get to the back on this one. Your input is always wanted or I wouldn't ask.