how do you bind a carpet remnant?

Question

I need an 8 X 10 carpet remnant. I have priced a piece of shag that's perfect however the edges need binding? Has anyone done this before? Thanks.

Answer 1

I haven't done it and I don't know how. But, But, I have an easy Idea. why not use the metal strip that transitions between carpet and linoleum. Place it on the edges, crimp it over and you are done.

Answer 2

You "bind" an edge on carpet when you are trying to use it as a free lay throw rug. It keeps it from unraveling. There are several methods but extremely hard for a Do-It-Yourselfer to do on a piece THAT SIZE. An 8x10 carpet was cut or intended to go into a full room (probably a bedroom). The normal installation with pad would have stretched it to an edge strip called a "stretcher' or "nailer". In commercial / office, it would probably have been glued directly to the subfloor.

Carpet is made by looping the dyed color strands thru a woven jute (usually jute) grid. Once the grid is cut to fit in a space there is nothing holding the jute from coming unwoven. Making a throw rug is the same until the edge where a bead is sewn onto the jute. It keeps the jute backing from unraveling.

So, methods:
1. you can take it to a carpet shop and they can sew in the binder bead for you.
2. you can try running a stitch around the edge yourself. You'll need a carpet needle and some jute. It'll take you a week or so to stitch the edge. Before you do this, think about that bead. The raw edge of a carpet is not that pretty. The bead looks tons better. Take a look next chance at the edge of a simple throw rug.
3. Years ago, I used to weave small (2' x 3') throw rugs. In that world, they used a rubber cement poured thickly onto the backing when it was totally upside down. It took a few days for it to thoroughly dry that thick. As small throw rugs, it bound the backing weave AND provided a skid resistence when it was turned back over in use.

The problems with the rubber cement idea are going to be significant for a piece that size. Containment of the liquid gooey glue at the edge will be a real issue while you're pouring it. Being able to lay out something that size for a few days will be a problem. And, it doesn't last very long. Movement against the sub-floor will ball up the rubber cement.

Personally, I'd seek out a carpet shop that could install the edge bead.

Hope that all helps you.
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how do you bind a carpet remnant?
I need an 8 X 10 carpet remnant. I have priced a piece of shag that's perfect however the edges need binding? Has anyone done this before? Thanks.

Answer 5

I would take it to a carpet store or a Home depot or Lowe's that deals with someone who does this for you. the sewing machine capable of sewing binding on there is very heavy duty.

Answer 6

The carpet store should be able to cut it for you,maybe you pay a little extra.For the binding they charge you anyway.

Answer 7

My local remanent carpet store does this-- costs by the foot. It is a great idea-- I have had it done for ~~ 40 years.
good luck