Carpets are a reliable and beautiful element of a car interior. Unfortunately, this is also one of the most worn out parts of the cabin. Dirt, spilled coffee, damage to shoes do their job, leading to the inevitability of repair or replacement of flooring material.
Although the reason for changing it may also be a change in the color or design of the interior of the car. Next - a few tips for car enthusiasts on how to cope with various defects in car carpet.
Stubborn stains and abrasions
If the dirt cannot be removed with cleaning agents, then it remains to apply such a method as painting. In this case, a special composition is used to renew car carpet or powder dye, which requires dilution with water. It is important that the paint is one or two shades darker than the main color of the coating.
The procedure for painting carpet is as follows:
- Vacuum the product, clean it with steam and disinfect it with a special product.
- Apply the dye itself. If a brush is used, then the trajectory of its movement should be cruciform for better impregnation with the carpet substance. In case of using a sprinkler, the dye should be additionally rubbed in with a brush immediately after application.
- Apply one or two more coats of paint if necessary.
- After the paint has completely dried, to neutralize its odor, treat the car interior with a vinegar solution.
Minor damage to the carpet, as well as its burns, can be neutralized by "transplanting" the material. A small amount of lint is removed from a not very noticeable area of the same coating. Then the area to be restored should be cleaned, greased with colorless glue and the prepared pile should be placed on it with tweezers. All this for one or two days is covered with something heavy, for example, a thick book.
So that the restored place is not too conspicuous, after the glue dries, new villi can be fluffed with a comb.
Tears and holes
If the damaged area is large, then it will no longer be possible to repair it by gluing the pile. We'll have to put a patch.
To do this, at the site of damage with a sharp clerical knife, a fragment with even edges is cut out, preferably square or rectangular, it is even possible using a pre-prepared flare made of cardboard. A patch is made from the new carpet, a little larger than the resulting hole, greased with glue and placed over the hole.
A dense material is laid on top of the patch, for example, a terry towel rolled three to four times and some other heavy object. After 1-2 days, when the glue dries up, it is worth walking with a soft brush around the entire place of repair, especially along the borders. This is necessary in order for the pile to hide the traces of the restoration.
When tearing the carpet, join the edges and then sew them using a curved thick needle and strong fishing line. Punctures for stitches are placed at intervals of 2-3 cm from each other, at a distance of 1-1.5 cm from the damaged area.
To mask the seam from the outside of the cover, the stitches are laid perpendicular to the deformation line, and from the wrong side - diagonally. If you have difficulties with the passage of the needle through the material, you can use "platypuses". By the way, often this kind of deformation of the flooring is repaired not by stitching the edges, but by gluing.
Carpet replacement
Of course, it is better to try to repair a damaged car carpet than to buy a new one. But what if he has completely lost his former luxury or a lot of abrasions, folds, spots, holes and other defects have formed on him? Auto experts advise, under such circumstances, not to waste time and money trying to reanimate the floor material, but to stretch it.
It is best to replace the car carpet in the cabin using a kit designed for these needs. However, such a product is not always possible to find, and it is expensive. So often motorists get down to business on their own.
However, changing a car carpet is not as easy as it might seem at first. It should be noted that the original flooring is made by hot stamping and, as a result, repeats the features of the machine floor with its outline. Another thing is to carve out such an element handicraft. But this problem can be solved with the help of something like this set:
- carpet;
- leatherette;
- carpet cutter;
- needle and thick thread;
- for mounting the material - glue, mastic or double-sided adhesive tape;
- hair dryer for warming up the polymer base.
The process of updating a car carpet begins with opening the car doors and removing the seats. In addition, all parts that could interfere with this undertaking are dismantled from the car. Of course, the old carpet should also be removed, and completely. But this must be done carefully so as not to spoil other parts of the cabin.
There are several ways to mark the original carpet:
- The material to be installed is laid out on the floor of the machine. The covering should be smoothed out and the folds should be smoothed out, and then a contour should be marked on it, taking into account indents, as well as areas where cutouts are required.
- On the basis of the old covering, a template is made, according to which the marking is carried out on the new carpet.
- According to patterns produced by a number of manufacturers. However, the price of such templates is considerable, therefore it is advisable to buy them only for the carpet installation business.
Next, the marked material is placed on a flat surface, borders and the necessary holes are cut through it. If necessary, additional cuts are made for smooth installation of carpet on curved elements.
Separate parts of the cover are sewn together neatly. In order for the seam to be covered with pile, the incisions should be made at a slight angle. And you can prevent the edges of the carpet from unraveling by sheathing them with leatherette strips 3-4 cm wide.
It is advisable to treat the car floor with an anti-corrosion agent or rubber mastic before the flooring is laid on it. The finished product is placed in its place and it is checked whether holes have been made there. Then it is moisturized and stretched, while the curves are smoothed out.
If the material used has a polymer base, then for better alignment it should be warmed up with a hairdryer. It is desirable that the auto-carpet can dry out in a taut form. If it is difficult to ensure such a condition, you should remove this element from the machine, dry it and put it back.
It remains to overhaul the carpet flooring and return the seats to their place. For mounting the cover, glue or double-sided adhesive tape is used.
How to make a car mat
Several original floor mats will be a good addition to your new flooring. They perform almost the same functions as the main product, but are made of thicker carpet.
The process of making a rug is quite simple:
- A blank of the desired shape is cut from a fragment of a carpet, and not necessarily a car carpet.
- The edges are trimmed with leatherette trim.
- The lower part is optionally coated with a substance that protects the pile from moisture.
These compact elements add elegance to the interior of the car and significantly reduce the cushioning of the floor material.
Carpet care
As a rule, replacing a worn-out floor covering of a car is not easy and expensive.However, proper care and cleaning of the car carpet will significantly increase its service life. General cleaning of this kind takes place according to the following scheme.
First, the floor covering is thoroughly vacuumed to remove dry dust, pieces of dirt and other debris. For this purpose, a car vacuum cleaner with a narrow nozzle is optimal, which makes it possible to get to the most inaccessible areas on the car carpet. In addition, a compressed air cylinder can be useful for blowing out the slots.
Removable floor elements are dismantled and cleaned separately. Automotive or just a household carpet cleaner is diluted to form foam, which is applied with a brush to the coating. Spread the detergent over the surface to be cleaned as evenly as possible. At the same time, the brush should not be too hard, since then the pile can be disheveled and lose its presentable appearance. It is advisable not to pour a lot of water, since its flow through the holes in the car carpet can cause rust.
The used foam is removed from the coating with a wet cloth, after which the detergent is applied again. And so on until the carpet acquires the desired cleanliness. In this case, special attention should be paid to the most polluted places. A vacuum cleaner is a good choice for collecting foam and liquid residues. When the cleaning is completed, the interior must be allowed to dry thoroughly, and the removed parts must be returned to their place.
Conclusion
For an ordinary car enthusiast, cleaning and painting the carpet is unlikely to cause serious difficulties. Patching holes and even more completely replacing the floor covering in the car is another matter. However, guided by a number of simple rules, and such repair work can be done independently. It is only desirable that the workpiece be cut to size, holes are made in it where necessary, and after the installation of the car carpet there were no folds on it. But this is already a matter of practice.
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- Stubborn stains and abrasions
- Tears and holes
- Carpet replacement
- How to make a car mat
- Carpet care
|| rss | Carpet is a reliable and beautiful element of a car interior. Dirt, spilled coffee, damage to shoes do their job, leading to the inevitability of repair or replacement of flooring material.
Although the reason for changing it may also be a change in the color or design of the interior of the car. Next - a few tips for car enthusiasts on how to cope with various defects in car carpet.
Stubborn stains and abrasions
If the dirt cannot be removed with cleaning agents, then it remains to apply such a method as painting. It is important that the paint is one or two shades darker than the main color of the coating.
The procedure for painting carpet is as follows:
1. Vacuum the product, clean it with steam and disinfect it with a special agent.
2. Apply the dye itself. In case of using a sprinkler, the dye should be additionally rubbed in with a brush immediately after application.
3. If necessary, apply one or two more coats of paint.
4. After the paint has completely dried, to neutralize its odor, treat the interior of the car with a vinegar solution.
Minor damage to the carpet, as well as its burns, can be neutralized by "transplanting" the material. All this for one or two days is covered with something heavy, for example, a thick book.
So that the restored place is not too conspicuous, after the glue dries, new villi can be fluffed with a comb.
Tears and holes
If the damaged area is large, then it will no longer be possible to repair it by gluing the pile. A patch is made from the new carpet, a little larger than the resulting hole, greased with glue and placed over the hole.
A dense material is laid on top of the patch, for example, a terry towel rolled three to four times and some other heavy object. This is necessary in order for the pile to hide the traces of the restoration.
When tearing the carpet, join the edges and then sew them using a curved thick needle and strong fishing line. Punctures for stitches are placed at intervals of 2-3 cm from each other, at a distance of 1-1.5 cm from the damaged area.
To mask the seam from the outside of the cover, the stitches are laid perpendicular to the deformation line, and from the wrong side - diagonally. By the way, often this kind of deformation of the flooring is repaired not by stitching the edges, but by gluing.
Carpet replacement
Of course, it is better to try to repair a damaged car carpet than to buy a new one. But what if he has completely lost his former luxury or a lot of abrasions, folds, spots, holes and other defects have formed on him? Auto experts advise, under such circumstances, not to waste time and money trying to reanimate the floor material, but to stretch it.
It is best to replace the car carpet in the cabin using a kit designed for these needs. So often motorists get down to business on their own.
However, changing a car carpet is not as easy as it might seem at first. But this task can be solved using something like this set:
• carpet;
• leatherette;
• carpet cutter;
• needle and thick threads;
• for mounting the material - glue, mastic or double-sided adhesive tape;
• hair dryer for warming up the polymer base.
The process of updating a car carpet begins with opening the car doors and removing the seats. But this must be done carefully so as not to spoil other parts of the cabin.
There are several ways to mark the original carpet:
• The material to be installed is laid out on the floor of the machine. The covering should be smoothed out and the folds should be smoothed out, and then a contour should be marked on it, taking into account indents, as well as areas where cutouts are required.
• On the basis of the old carpet, a template is made, according to which the marking is performed on the new carpet.
• According to patterns produced by a number of manufacturers. However, the price of such templates is considerable, therefore it is advisable to buy them only for the carpet installation business.
Next, the marked material is placed on a flat surface, borders and the necessary holes are cut through it. If necessary, additional cuts are made for smooth installation of carpet on curved elements.
Separate parts of the cover are sewn together neatly. And you can prevent the edges of the carpet from unraveling by sheathing them with leatherette strips 3-4 cm wide.
It is advisable to treat the car floor with an anti-corrosion agent or rubber mastic before the flooring is laid on it. Then it is moisturized and stretched, while the curves are smoothed out.
If the material used has a polymer base, then for better alignment it should be warmed up with a hairdryer. If it is difficult to ensure such a condition, you should remove this element from the machine, dry it and put it back.
It remains to overhaul the carpet flooring and return the seats to their place. For mounting the cover, glue or double-sided adhesive tape is used.
How to make a car mat
Several original floor mats will be a good addition to your new flooring. They perform almost the same functions as the main product, but are made of thicker carpet.
The process of making a rug is quite simple:
1. A blank of the desired shape is cut out of a carpet fragment, and not necessarily a car carpet.
2. The edges are trimmed with leatherette trim.
3. The lower part is optionally coated with a substance that protects the pile from moisture.
These compact elements add elegance to the interior of the car and significantly reduce the cushioning of the floor material.
Carpet care
As a rule, replacing a worn-out floor covering of a car is not easy and expensive. General cleaning of this kind takes place according to the following scheme.
First, the floor covering is thoroughly vacuumed to remove dry dust, pieces of dirt and other debris. In addition, a compressed air cylinder can be useful for blowing out the slots.
Removable floor elements are dismantled and cleaned separately. It is advisable not to pour a lot of water, since its flow through the holes in the car carpet can cause rust.
The used foam is removed from the coating with a wet cloth, after which the detergent is applied again. When the cleaning is completed, the interior must be allowed to dry thoroughly, and the removed parts must be returned to their place.
Conclusion
For an ordinary car enthusiast, cleaning and painting the carpet is unlikely to cause serious difficulties. But this is already a matter of practice.
