Dog damage to carpet can look severe enough that homeowners assume the entire room needs new carpet. Fortunately, localized damage can often be professionally repaired.
This Calgary carpet had been badly damaged by a dog around a doorway. Instead of replacing otherwise usable carpet, we removed the damaged sections and used matching donor carpet taken from inside a closet to complete the repair.
Assessing the Dog-Damaged Carpet
The damage extended beyond the surface fibres. Sections of carpet were missing and the carpet backing was exposed, so simply trimming or reattaching the damaged area wasn’t an option.
The damaged material first had to be carefully removed and the remaining carpet prepared to accept replacement pieces.
Why We Used Carpet From the Closet
Finding matching carpet is one of the most important parts of a carpet patch.
Even when the original carpet style is still available, new carpet may not match perfectly because the existing carpet has experienced years of normal wear, cleaning and exposure to light.
For this repair, we were able to take a donor piece from inside the homeowner’s closet. This is often an excellent solution because closet carpet comes from the original installation and normally has much less wear.
The donor material was carefully cut and positioned to replace the dog-damaged sections.
The Finished Dog Damage Repair
After fitting and securing the donor pieces, the repaired areas were carefully finished and groomed to help the new sections blend with the surrounding carpet.
The result allowed the homeowner to keep the existing carpet rather than replacing the entire area because of localized pet damage.
Will a Donor Carpet Patch Be Invisible?
Not every carpet repair will be completely invisible.
Even when donor carpet comes from the same original installation, differences in foot traffic, wear, cleaning and sunlight can cause some variation between the donor piece and the surrounding carpet.
Using carpet from a closet, however, usually gives us a very good starting point because it is the same carpet, colour and construction as the original installation.
At CarpetFix, we’d rather give homeowners realistic expectations than promise an invisible repair. Our goal is always to achieve the best possible repair with the material available.
Can Carpet Damaged by a Dog Be Repaired?
In many cases, yes.
Dog-damaged carpet does not automatically mean the entire room needs replacement. Depending on the location and extent of the damage, we may be able to repair:
- Chewed carpet at doorways and corners
- Carpet pulled away from transitions
- Torn or shredded sections
- Damaged stair and landing carpet
- Localized pet damage requiring a donor patch
- Carpet and underlay damaged by pets
Having leftover carpet is helpful, but it isn’t always necessary. Sometimes a suitable donor piece can be taken from a closet or another less-visible area.
Don’t Replace It, If We Can Fix It
At CarpetFix, that’s the approach we take with every repair.
If your dog has damaged a section of carpet, don’t assume the entire carpet has to be replaced. Send us a few clear photos first. We can often determine from pictures whether a professional repair is practical and whether a donor piece will be required.
CarpetFix provides professional pet damage and carpet repair services in Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere and Okotoks.
Send Photos for Quick Advice
Have dog-damaged carpet?
Send us a few photos of the damaged area and we can take a look before you consider replacement.
You can also learn more about our Pet Damage Carpet Repair Service.
