Corners Of Rug Frayed

Repair a frayed edge to prolong the life of a rug.

Corners of rug frayed.

But it is not so. Wear and tear from foot traffic usually shows up first at the edges and corners of area rugs. Turn the rug over so that the mat or jute is facing up. Use heavy string such an embroidery thread.

Apply an anti fray glue on any frayed edges. Trim fuzzy frayed carpet edges down to the height of the rest of the carpet with scissors. Using a utility knife to cut the edge is the handiest and probably the best tool for this task. First you might think about cutting a portion of the frayed carpet which may seem a straightforward task.

2 choose a color of heavy duty polyester thread that is. You need to measure and mark your carpet with chalk first so that you can cut it straight and not go sideways. When the rug starts to fray or come apart because of wear it should be repaired before the damage. In this video we look at how to fix the edges of a polypropylene area rug with a lighter.

Please do not try this at home. This type of rug repair involves no practical experience or training.