I have some fraying and threads coming from my carpet I was wondering other than cutting the threads off what glue would be good to stick the threads down?
what sort of material is it? might be ok with a quick going over with a lighter and melt the ends.
Not sure what material it is. That is an option.
Thanks
just be careful, if it’s synthetic it will burn.. and burn well.. melt and then is nasty if you get it on your skin.. but it will solve the problem.
Otherwise I guess a regular clear glue will do what you want.. we used to stop frays in costumes by using clear nail polish.. so using something similar will do the trick.
Arts said:
just be careful, if it’s synthetic it will burn.. and burn well.. melt and then is nasty if you get it on your skin.. but it will solve the problem.Otherwise I guess a regular clear glue will do what you want.. we used to stop frays in costumes by using clear nail polish.. so using something similar will do the trick.
Using a butane lighter will likely blacken the ends.
The traditional glue for joining and repairing is Latex, which you should be able to buy at a carpet shop, but I have a feeling it might require a bit of technique to make the repair from above.
I’m thinking apply the glue to the backing, push the thread into place with tweezers, hold in place while the glues dries with pins. Or something.
latex can be messy and might get on bits you don’t want… also, don’t buy it.. tell the carpet shop that you only need a tiny bit for this repair and surely they have a smidge you can have… (eyelash flutter) of send Bill.
Rule 303 said:
The traditional glue for joining and repairing is Latex, which you should be able to buy at a carpet shop, but I have a feeling it might require a bit of technique to make the repair from above.I’m thinking apply the glue to the backing, push the thread into place with tweezers, hold in place while the glues dries with pins. Or something.
Arts said:
latex can be messy and might get on bits you don’t want… also, don’t buy it.. tell the carpet shop that you only need a tiny bit for this repair and surely they have a smidge you can have… (eyelash flutter) of send Bill.
Gluing a backing strip along the edge should help with fraying.
oh sure.. you can go the traditional route.. but isn’t it more fun to play with fire?
Arts said:
latex can be messy and might get on bits you don’t want…
*nods *
I would draw some up into a large bore (Veterinary) syringe and use that to apply it. I do that often with glues.
Arts said:
oh sure.. you can go the traditional route.. but isn’t it more fun to play with fire?
I’d use an iron and iron on patching strip.
Rule 303 said:
Arts said:latex can be messy and might get on bits you don’t want…*nods *
I would draw some up into a large bore (Veterinary) syringe and use that to apply it. I do that often with glues.
or use a matchstick applicator.
roughbarked said:
or use a matchstick applicator.
Or use a Veterinary Syringe.
;-)
Rule 303 said:
Arts said:latex can be messy and might get on bits you don’t want…*nods *
I would draw some up into a large bore (Veterinary) syringe and use that to apply it. I do that often with glues.
clever… I have been using snap lock bags (with corner snipped off) or disposable piping bags for precise jobs .. but a syringe, one handed application… you just saved me some time and stress.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/evo-stik-carpet-spray-adhesive-500ml/84881
this’ll probably turn into a good thread for carpet glues.
Arts said:
Rule 303 said:
Arts said:latex can be messy and might get on bits you don’t want…*nods *
I would draw some up into a large bore (Veterinary) syringe and use that to apply it. I do that often with glues.
clever… I have been using snap lock bags (with corner snipped off) or disposable piping bags for precise jobs .. but a syringe, one handed application… you just saved me some time and stress.
single use syringe unless immediately immersed in a solvent after use. Can throw match sticks away.
syringes for printer cartridges are also handy.
roughbarked said:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/evo-stik-carpet-spray-adhesive-500ml/84881
is that the stuff that Elwood uses to stick the accelerator pedal on The Good Old Boys van?
Boris said:
this’ll probably turn into a good thread for carpet glues.
There us already one. it is called google carpet glue
Arts said:
roughbarked said:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/evo-stik-carpet-spray-adhesive-500ml/84881
is that the stuff that Elwood uses to stick the accelerator pedal on The Good Old Boys van?
probably. ;)
Arts said:
roughbarked said:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/evo-stik-carpet-spray-adhesive-500ml/84881
is that the stuff that Elwood uses to stick the accelerator pedal on The Good Old Boys van?
I think that was ‘Marine Grade’ glue. Strong stuff.
Rule 303 said:
Arts said:
roughbarked said:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/evo-stik-carpet-spray-adhesive-500ml/84881
is that the stuff that Elwood uses to stick the accelerator pedal on The Good Old Boys van?
I think that was ‘Marine Grade’ glue. Strong stuff.
hi-dee hi-dee hi-dee hi…
Arts said:
hi-dee hi-dee hi-dee hi…
Shit man, can’t this damn thing go any faster than this?
heh… man I love that movie… just a bunch of nothing with good music in it..
who wants an orange whip?
Orange whip? orange whip? orange whip? three orange whips thanks.
Unless you would rather
Four fried chicken and a coke.
or
Dry white toast.
related, funny story apprentice electricial drilling up through floor new house into lounge room to fit TV cable, managed to grab quite a few threads new carpet on drill bit and lifted them one end room to the other.
transition said:
related, funny story apprentice electricial drilling up through floor new house into lounge room to fit TV cable, managed to grab quite a few threads new carpet on drill bit and lifted them one end room to the other.
Can’t blame the apprentice when it is the master’s job to get things right.