Burnt and or melted spots on the carpet can be unsightly and panic inducing.
Burn spot on carpet.
A scorch mark is always very visible with its different texture and its harsh discoloration.
To help the new carpet blend in be sure the color matches and the fibers run in the same direction.
Burn marks or melted areas cause permanent damage to the fibers.
For smaller burns in less noticeable spots you can use a few key strategies to repair your carpet.
Using a piece of scrap carpet cut out an area of the carpet that is larger than the burn spot.
If you ve been unfortunate enough to have somehow burnt a decent sized hole maybe with an iron then the best option for repair may be to patch and integrate a section of carpet.
Burn or scorch marks are a common problem with all types of carpet.
Many accidents happen in daily life that can result in burnt or melted patches on the floor.
Using a utility knife cut around the edges.
How to repair burned carpet.
Candles can tip over onto the floor the ironing board can take a spill a hair styling tool was set down on the carpet while a youngster was styling hair etc.
You ll also want to cut through the carpet below it.
Fortunately there are things you can do to minimize the damage or even completely repair the damaged spot.
Place the new piece of carpet over the burned area.
For bigger burn areas or those in very conspicuous spots it may be best to call a professional carpet cleaning service.
Why not see for yourself in our gallery 3 and check if you can spot the original burn in the after photos.