You can bind a rug in a day or less with professional looking results.
Glue on carpet edging.
The roberts 8 oz.
This method of binding requires the use of a hot glue gun only with no other special tools.
Make sure the edges of the rug are completely straight.
Carpet remnants are often a great bargain as retailers often are eager to clear out this odd shaped stock quickly.
Available in 14 stock colors on 48 foot rolls it s more durable than traditional carpet binding and actually helps reinforce the carpet backing along the cut edges.
Step 1 trim the edges of the rug with the carpet cutter to eliminate any frayed edges on the rug.
Press the two together for a better seal while the glue is still melted.
This may only take a few minutes depending on the hot glue used.
Run a line of hot glue still using the nozzle around the carpet between the carpet edge and the inner edge of the binding.
Instabind faux leather style carpet binding mimics standard or traditional binding but without showing any stitching.
Designed for use with polypropylene jute urethane latex unitary and woven backed carpets this sealer is also compatible with vinyl backed carpets and dries in as.
The pressure sensitive self adhesive backing will hold binding temporary at first in case you need to re position to the back side of the carpet while a small bead of hot glue with assure the edge is protected and looks beautiful.
This is especially important if the fraying was caused by pet actions which may also carry moisture and dirt into the carpet.
Clean the carpet and allow it to thoroughly dry before applying the glue.
Fiveseasonstuff all season high strength adhesive single sided duct tape carpet tape strong water resistant tape 4 5cm x 10m duct tape brown 4 0 out of 5 stars 140 8 75 8.
It is new to bond products line as of 2018.
Ideal for seaming carpet edges this special sealer prevents unraveling and delaminating.
To prevent fraying however your carpet remnant needs an edging.
Adhesive carpet binding tape.
White glue is an old edging trick and at one time those with more time than money reinforced edges with cloth carpet tape a sturdy needle and heavyweight thread.
No sew carpet edging in 24 colors.
Universal carpet seam sealer the roberts 8 oz.
After trimming the carpet remnant apply binding tape in 6 inch increments all the way around the edge of the carpet.
Universal carpet seam sealer is solvent free and easy to clean up when wet.
Apply a bit of hot glue to where the binding tape meets on either end to seal it together.