Carpet mould is all too common, especially in humid areas like Queensland. All it takes is a leak, a moisture problem, or an intense storm and the process begins. In extreme cases it can spread throughout a whole room, but often it’s contained to a corner, a small section along a wall, or in a…
What you decide to do when it comes to meeting carpet up to new or old flooring fully depends on height, whether the carpet has damage along the edge, and visually, the colour or flooring type and what will look best. When Flooring Is Slightly Higher The most common and straightforward type of transition is…
One of carpet’s natural tendencies is fraying and tearing threads. Whether it’s in a doorway or through a room. From general wear, from pets, or at joins in the carpet where it’s not as secure, the problem is the same. But there are preventative measures and solid ways to repair it. Why Loop Pile Carpets…
Oftentimes when renovations are done on your home your carpet gets left out of the process, leaving you with missing carpet, underlay and smooth-edge. With everything sitting in unusual positions due to the previous layout of the area. Alternatively, you’ve had the wrong installer, and things weren’t installed correctly from the start. So what do…
Carpet rippling usually happens to most carpets at some point — sometimes minor, sometimes very noticeable. It can cause tripping hazards, damage the carpet over time, and simply doesn’t look good. How to Recognise Carpet Ripples So how do you know you have an issue? Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like — ripples or…
Staining your carpet can be one of the worst feelings. It’s always unexpected and happens extremely easily. There’s usually a way to clean most spills and accidents, but the key is being quick. If that window has already passed, that’s when you can call us in for the repair work. If your staining is due…
Carpet moths are one of the most unrelenting pests when it comes to carpet. Once an infestation starts, it can seem impossible to get it under control. But there are plenty of things you can do to prevent, remove, and repair the damage they cause. What Are Carpet Moths? It helps to understand what carpet…
Cats, dogs, birds, and even rats — there are plenty of culprits when it comes to carpet damage. Unfortunately, it happens quickly and you often only realize you need prevention after the fact. But the good news is that carpet can be repaired, and there are strategies to stop it from happening again. Cat Damage…
Carpet burns are one of the most common types of damage and they happen way faster than people realise. Each type of carpet has a different reaction to heat, and conversely, each can be repaired differently. Natural Fibres (Wool) Wool and natural fibres char when exposed to heat, usually leaving the surface of the threads…
Elijah Chique, owner of Express Carpet Repairs, and an expert third generation carpet repairer, provides homeowners with straightforward carpet maintenance tips to keep carpets clean and last longer.
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