First you might think about cutting a portion of the frayed carpet which may seem a straightforward task.
Corners of rug frayed.
Please do not try this at home.
Repair a frayed edge to prolong the life of a rug.
But it is not so.
Turn the rug over so that the mat or jute is facing up.
2 choose a color of heavy duty polyester thread that is.
Using a utility knife to cut the edge is the handiest and probably the best tool for this task.
Use heavy string such an embroidery thread.
When the rug starts to fray or come apart because of wear it should be repaired before the damage.
When rug edges fray and develop loose or stringy threads you can prolong the life of the rug and repair the worn edge yourself.
In this video we look at how to fix the edges of a polypropylene area rug with a lighter.
Step 2 start 1 4 inch from the frayed area and sew over the frayed edging of the weave with an upholstery needle and matching thread.
You need to measure and mark your carpet with chalk first so that you can cut it straight and not go sideways.
Wear and tear from foot traffic usually shows up first at the edges and corners of area rugs.
This type of rug repair involves no practical experience or training.