Repeat the procedure on the other wall.
Loose carpet edge.
If the installer has not stretched the carpet tightly enough it may loosen slightly which could cause it to ripple.
Also tuck the edge of the carpet into the space between the wall and the tack strip with a putty knife.
Stretch the carpet and work the edge onto the tack strip.
Carpet buckling may occur as a result of poor installation of the carpet.
Force the carpet into the tack strip with a stiff putty knife.
When a wall to wall carpet is installed it must be stretched tightly and then is secured in place with tack strips along the edges of the carpet.
Kittens have decided the edges of this loose piece of carpet are fun to play with so now it s losing size with every passing day.
Trim long loose strands.
From the tack strip and nudge the carpet tight against the wall.
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There are also a couple of pieces of this carpet placed about the place to cover up some worn areas one big one lives under a table.
Whether the wear and tear on your carpet edging is the result of troublesome pets or rambunctious children frayed edges are an eyesore.
Repeat the process along the remaining loose carpet edge.
Starting at one end of the loose carpet set the head of the kicker about 2 in.
If you want to make an area rug from a carpet remnant or from a swath of broadloom carpet off a roll there are several options for finishing the edges to prevent fraying.
Use the stretcher and board if you have difficulty tightening the carpet with the knee kicker.
Place a knee kicker on the loose carpet at the farthest point from the corner along one wall.
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Even new clean carpet will look old and worn if the edges aren t properly cared for.