Burn or scorch marks are a common problem with all types of carpet.
Burn spot on carpet.
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.
For smaller burns in less noticeable spots you can use a few key strategies to repair your carpet.
How to repair burned carpet.
Fortunately there are things you can do to minimize the damage or even completely repair the damaged spot.
Burn marks on your carpet can be frustrating to clean whether you ve dropped a match a hot iron or even a hair dryer.
Burn marks or melted areas cause permanent damage to the fibers.
For bigger burn areas or those in very conspicuous spots it may be best to call a professional carpet cleaning service.
Using a piece of scrap carpet cut out an area of the carpet that is larger than the burn spot.
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.
Using a utility knife cut around the edges.
Why not see for yourself in our gallery 3 and check if you can spot the original burn in the after photos.
To help the new carpet blend in be sure the color matches and the fibers run in the same direction.
Many accidents happen in daily life that can result in burnt or melted patches on the floor.
Burnt and or melted spots on the carpet can be unsightly and panic inducing.
You ll also want to cut through the carpet below it.
Place the new piece of carpet over the burned area.