Trim fuzzy frayed carpet edges down to the height of the rest of the carpet with scissors.
Corners of rug frayed.
A rug adds grace and elegance to a room.
This type of rug repair involves no practical experience or training.
Wear and tear from foot traffic usually shows up first at the edges and corners of area rugs.
Repair a frayed edge to prolong the life of a rug.
When the rug starts to fray or come apart because of wear it should be repaired before the damage.
Apply an anti fray glue on any frayed edges.
In this video we look at how to fix the edges of a polypropylene area rug with a lighter.
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Using a utility knife to cut the edge is the handiest and probably the best tool for this task.
Use heavy string such an embroidery thread.
You need to measure and mark your carpet with chalk first so that you can cut it straight and not go sideways.
Please do not try this at home.
Turn the rug over so that the mat or jute is facing up.
When rug edges fray and develop loose or stringy threads you can prolong the life of the rug and repair the worn edge yourself.