O(n)T - stopping edge of carpet from fraying

PeterC · 2019-03-30T16:14:52+00:00

I've some new carpet to fit in the hallway. The floor is solid and theskirting board is on the floor, so no gripper strip and no gap for theedges.I guess that some sort of clear, colourless, flexible glue would do it, butI don't want the sticky, stringy sort - I forsee mess!Any recommendations, please.I'll use double-sided carpet tape to hold it down - the little Miele vac.,on the setting of about 770W, is reluctant to let go!

Mar 30, 2019 Last reply: 7 years ago 24 Replies

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alan_m 7 years ago

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tabbypurr 7 years ago

I can't help thinking that will cause you problems. The gap from the skirting is there to bury the carpet edge in, giving a smooth flush finish, preventing fraying & adding more grip to the fixing.

A scraper should do fine. You only need it approximately level, residues don't matter.

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PeterC 7 years ago

That's why I'm sealing the edges. I'd do so even if I do use strip. Strip is certainly neater and is the way to go.

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PeterC 7 years ago

Thanks - I see it all now!

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tabbypurr 7 years ago

Sealing the edges stops fraying but doesn't get you a neat flush finish & doesn't add grip. If you do it both ways you'll find out why it's done the way it is.

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