While memories are made to last forever, carpets are not. While you were making those memories in your Austin home through the years, your carpet has likely not withstood the passage of time all that well. As they age, carpets can begin to look faded, or to get worn out and frayed. You may know the spots where many spills occurred, and while they may elicit instant memories, they are not all that attractive. After years of use and abuse by children and pets, there comes a time when you have to decide if you want to replace your carpet, or if seeking the services of a carpet repair company in Austin would even be worth your trouble. The answer is that getting your carpet repaired is well worth it, whether it has wrinkles, indelible spots or is coming apart at the seams.
When your carpet begins to develop wrinkles, a carpet repair service in Austin can properly stretch it. Usually, wrinkles begin to appear in your carpet or it gets “bunched up” in places, it is because there was a flaw in the original installation – it’s not because of something that you have done to the carpet. This can be repaired using a power stretcher. Usually, the seams do not need to be taken out in order to re-stretch the carpet. It can also be done in sections so all furniture need not be moved out of the room unless it absolutely requires it.
If you have torn carpet or a stain that will not come out, a carpet repair service can patch it. Usually, however, this means having some carpet on hand leftover from the original installation, or borrowing a patch from a place where the carpet is not normally seen, such as in a closet. It is not easy to find carpet to purchase that will match your carpet well enough to patch, and may, in many instances, be impossible.
Carpets that come apart at the seams need to be repaired, and there are several options that a carpet repair technician in Austin can use depending upon the particular situation. A simpler procedure would be to use industrial carpet glue to refasten the seam. Another option is to take out the seam and redo it. The latter may be the better option if you expect your carpet to last for years and put up with a lot of use. Either option may work well depending on the type of carpet and the extent of the damage. Some people attempt to use carpet tape that may be found, usually online, at a cheap price. Tape truly does not work very well and probably will not last long. It is not recommended.
The Golden Rule is more than a mere catch phrase at K&M Steam Cleaning. We treat our clients like family, so you can be confident that when we visit your Austin home, the work will be done promptly and exceptionally well. Whether you need carpet repair, air duct cleaning, or some other Austin cleaning service, we will provide you with excellent service at some of the lowest prices in town. Contact us today at www.kandmsteamcleaning.com or call 512.836.8900.
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Carpet Repair
