Stair Carpet Safe Repair?

[VissyBubble]

Not sure if DIY is right section but here goes. I'm having a stair lift removed (it came with house and is broken) but when the rail is unscrewed there will be several small holes in the carpet. I can't afford to replace the carpet. Any ideas how I can make these holes safe and also make sure they don't fray or that the cats don't scrabble them bigger? I've been thinking along the lines of a clear glue but I'm. Not sure. Googling hasn't come up with an answer.

[-Talbot-]

decorative tacks?


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[VissyBubble]

Hmmm......not sure how big the holes are yet, but it's an idea thank you.

[TWR]

Vissy, my next door neighbour who's now deceased had one of these fitted, when removed you could not tell the fitting had been there, only the one's in the Wall.

[VissyBubble]

Really? I can trip over the smallest thing! I've just looked and there aren't any attachments to the wall so that's good :-)

[TWR]

What they done when fitted, they must have use a Pointed punch to go through the carpet ( If they just drilled, the drill would have wound the carpet wool out of the carpet) by using the pointed punch they went through the carpet & into the wooden staircase thus avoiding damage to the carpet, but I'm going off the removal of the one next door, I presume yours will be the same & hope it save's you money.

[TWR]

To add, I should think there should be holes in the wall as it will have needed this for Strength, but easy to sort out with filler.

[VissyBubble]

Thanks. Think I will just take the bull by the horns and take the thing out. I will see properly what I'm dealing with. Hopefully nothing then!

[daveygh]

How about a darning needle and some wool as close to the colour of the carpet, it shouldn't really notice if the holes are only small.

[daveygh]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JTM-ASSORTED-REPAIR-NEEDLES-DARNING-CURVED-UPHOLSTERY-LEATHER-PACKING-/191299966455?var=&hash=item2c8a5dd5f7:m:mCbmNgf6ILzxNXMcQoc_1HA

Curved ones like these should make it easier

[VissyBubble]

Ooooh I've actually got some of those somewhere. Another good idea thanks.

[TWR]

The semi we are in HAD 7 radiators, the largest being the Living room, I just replaced the Single with a double making 8, the system was checked & no Air Locks except this new living room one, I bled this new rad for about 20mins to make sure the system was clear of air, all ok, today the new rad has lowered it's heat output, checked back to the "Unmarked of any info pump" then up to the 4 out lets in the line, 3 plastic pipes Hot except the plastic pipe going from the same 4 outlets to the new rad, does anyone have an Idea why this new rad does not keep the heat only warm not hot, the valves are open. Puzzeled!!!!

[TWR]

I've Put this in in the wrong place.