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Offline Moneypit440

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Repairing cuts in new carpet with rubber backing?
« on: October 14, 2013 - 10:35:22 PM »
I just installed my first carpet, a two piece ACC with upgraded rubber backing.  I misjudged the console location of the front piece.  I have a slit that runs about 4 inches coming from the console front toward the firewall.

I repaired another excess cut on the console's side using fishing line, a heavy needle and pliers.  With the rubber backing, I had to push-pull the needle and it was a tough job.  The area that still has the cut exposed has insulation under the rubber backing.  It bent that needle in half.  So, I installed the carpet anyway and hoped for the best. 

Seam tape helped some, and you wouldn't see the tear unless you were looking for it.  But I know it's there, and I want to fix it.  Does anyone have any suggestions?  With that rubber backing, I think some kind of glue might do the job.  That new carpet looks too good to leave like it is.
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Offline rUNCHARGER

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Re: Repairing cuts in new carpet with rubber backing?
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2013 - 08:57:18 PM »
Maybe a piece of bike tire tube and vulcanizing glue? I've also wondered about careful use of a soldering iron with a wide, flat tip to melt it together. As always experiment on a scrap piece first.

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Offline Edison1970

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Re: Repairing cuts in new carpet with rubber backing?
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2013 - 09:00:32 AM »
They have seam sealer for commercial carpet.  It will definitely keep it together but will leave a hard spot.  It is commonly used on berber carpets so the seam doesn't unravel.  You might be able to get it at Home Depot or a local flooring shop.