Carpet Stretching and Repair

There’s a lot of value in having a beautiful carpet in your home. However, the keyword there is a beautiful carpet. One that’s past its best, dirty, or full of wrinkles will not look as beautiful as it could do. Thankfully, there’s nearly always a solution that’ll get your carpet back to looking its best. If it was quality, to begin with, then it’ll be worth taking the time to bring it back to life. There are various methods for doing so! If it’s dirty, then you can have a company clean your carpet professionally. And if it’s full of wrinkles, then you can look at stretching your carpet. 

If you’ve never heard of carpet stretching, then let’s just say: it’s worth it! It can make the carpet more aesthetically pleasing, increase the lifespan, and make your home safer by reducing the likelihood of falls and giving the air quality a boost.

In this article, we’re going to look at the ins and outs of carpet stretching. If you have a carpet that’s not looking as good as it once did, then take a read.

Why Should You Stretch Your Carpet?

It’s not something that we always think about, but the carpet is usually the aspect of the house that’s put under the most pressure. Think about it — you and your family are walking on it every day, it’s a play area for children and dogs, there’s a lot of capacity for everyday wear and tear, and more. As a result, they usually begin to lose some of their quality after a while, especially when you’re a few years in. And is it any surprise that the quality begins to fade? After all, carpets are made from textiles, not metal. When this happens will depend on various factors, including the conditions of the home, the quality of the carpet when you first bought it, and how well it was fitted by the professional.

Once your carpet has become a little less than perfect, you’ll have two options. You can either go through the process of buying another carpet, or you can work on restoring the one that you already have. Neither option is better than the other, but if you like the current look of your carpet, then it would be a shame to get rid of it — and especially if it’s something that you can fix. 

Carpet stretching typically costs $200, or between $120 and $300 to repair carpeting or about $1.85 per square foot. The extent of the damage, size of the carpet, and carpet material can affect the price. Click here to find out exactly how much your project will cost.

The Benefits of Carpet Stretching

So what can you expect from your carpet once you’ve gone through the stretching process? The first benefit is, of course, that your carpet will look better. Those wrinkles and bumps diminish the beauty of your carpet, but once it has been stretched, you’ll find that the carpet sits flush against the floor. And that’ll for certain elevate the appearance of your home. It’s much nicer to walk into a hallway and see a perfectly fitted carpet, compared with one that’s loose and wrinkled. 

But the boost that it’ll give to your home’s appearance is only the beginning. You’ll also find that it can help to make your carpet last longer. Wrinkles don’t just stay as they are; they can get worse over time, and at some point, you’ll know that you need to pull up your carpet and put another one down. During the stretching process, dirt and other debris that can impact the quality are also removed. 

Finally, there’s the safety factor. All homes should be safe, both for your family and your guests. A wrinkled carpet doesn’t only look poor — it also poses a threat to people who walk over it. That’s because it’s not as tight as it could be and thus makes it more likely that people will slip. After the carpet has been set properly, those slippery wrinkles will be a thing of the past. 

How To Stretch a Carpet

There’s a tried and tested method for stretching a carpet. First, you need to pull back the carpet — this is done carefully so that the carpet itself isn’t harmed in any way. Then, any tacks that are no longer effective are replaced with new ones. A professional will use heavy-duty gloves for this part as tacks are sharp. Next, the carpet is stretched and reset. The professional will use a special tool that allows the carpet to be stretched with maximum efficiency.

Conclusion

As we’ve seen, you don’t have to live with a wrinkled carpet! Instead, you should take action. Get in touch with us here at Carpet Nurse and restore your carpet to its former glory.

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