Things You Will Need
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Measure the length of the split seam.
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Cut carpet tape (available at hardware and home supply stores) to fit.
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Pull back one edge of the carpet. Using a pencil, draw a line on the floor along the edge where the other part of the carpet meets the floor (see A). This will determine the center point where you'll place the tape.
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Pull back both edges of the carpet to make room for the tape.
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Remove the tack paper from both sides of the carpet tape.
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Center the tape over the pencil line, then lay the tape on the floor (see B). Get help for this one if you can; it's easier to apply the tape if someone holds up one of the carpet edges for you.
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Slowly roll down the carpet on the tape, making sure the carpet's edges meet.
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Walk on the taped area or place a heavy object over it.
The Drip Cap
- Heavy foot traffic, improper installation or poor quality--whatever the cause of your split carpet seam, the repair calls for minimal skills and tools.
- Pull back both edges of the carpet to make room for the tape.
- Get help for this one if you can; it's easier to apply the tape if someone holds up one of the carpet edges for you.