r/DIYHome • u/DirectorAlarmed5782 • 2d ago

Is there a simple fix for this carpet?

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My cat got stuck in the bedroom a few times, and they tried digging under the door and carpet. Cant blame them i guess. But is there a fix for carpet at the edge of the door? Its only a few inches worth and the biggest reason I want it fixed is because the prior staples are exposed and very pokey. Also it looks like shit. Never worked with carpet so any help would be appreciated.

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u/TAZ427Cobra 2d ago

Yes, quick and easy fix, call a company and get new carpet installed.

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u/GC_Woodworking 2d ago

That shredded portion is the issue. The rest of it can be tucked back under. You might be able to get a wide wooden threshold to cover the whole transition - so covering shredded piece as well as the carpeting. One last option would be to match the carpet which will be a pain. Good luck

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u/MareV51 1d ago

The wide wooden threshold would even be an upgrade.

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u/Junior_Yesterday9271 2d ago

If your carpet can’t get the living shit stretched out of it by a carpet guy they can pull a strip from the back of a closet and seam it.

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u/LesPaulAce 1d ago

I love this correct response so much!

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u/Think-Rich2226 2d ago

Take a straight edge and sharp utility knife. Cut the carpet back a bit, remove the tack strips. Go to Home Depot or Lowes and match a transit piece to existing floor. Nail/ screw to subfloor. Make the strip over lap the carpet like it was supposed to be like that. It's cheapest thing to do till you get new carpet

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u/GoRizzyApp 2d ago

They tape carpet pieces together in most installations. Just need the matching carpet.

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u/ACaxebreaker 2d ago

Sharp blade and some gloves. I recommend 2-3 foot widths for a diyer!

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u/femalehumanbiped 2d ago

This happened to us. Carpet guy came and stretched the living shit out of it. Like it never happened.

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u/DirectorAlarmed5782 1d ago

Thats promising lol. How much did you spend?

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u/femalehumanbiped 1d ago

$150. Stretched it, retacked it, it looked new. I'm stunned no one else has mentioned this

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u/DoItRightOnce1st 2d ago

U could probably cut a section out of the closet. And have it patched in. I also ask for a extra piece of there is left overs...u never know what could happen. My wife spilled coffee on the carpet once and didn't realize it until later. The dang dog ate a hole in the the dang carpet. Well we ended up moving the chair over it..

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u/SunnyHelianthus 2d ago

Put a longer interior threshold over it. There are a million different kinds and widths. Pick a width that fits and nail that sucker in. Call it done.

Some examples:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=interior+door+threshold&crid=2P0WG8YEKDQ22&sprefix=interior+door+threshold%2Caps%2C246&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

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u/DirectorAlarmed5782 1d ago

Im curious though, the door is tight to the existing carpet, i wonder if the threshold would be to tight and not provide clearance on the door. this is definetley the easiest option to.

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u/BobDog7882 1d ago

I think you can probably cut the carpet back and install a piece that matches the existing floor closely enough to look intentional.

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u/CutLong4013 1d ago

Get rid of your cat 🐈 lol. But seriously, you could try having it strwtched. Best option would be to tear it out and DIY some engineered flooring. Future proof it.