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Repair Loose Floorboard Carpet in Vehicle

Introduction

This Fast Fix repair guide will teach readers how to repair loose floorboard carpet in a vehicle for less than $30.00 and under 1 hour completion time. This repair guide will avoid the cost and the wait time of the repair if performed at the dealership. The guide steps are easily achievable for readers.

What you need

  1. Repair Loose Floorboard Carpet in Vehicle, Floorboard Carpeting: step 1, image 1 of 2 Repair Loose Floorboard Carpet in Vehicle, Floorboard Carpeting: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Pull back detached carpet from the floorboard to determine how much carpet is detached.

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  2. Repair Loose Floorboard Carpet in Vehicle: step 2, image 1 of 2 Repair Loose Floorboard Carpet in Vehicle: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Apply a generous layer of spray adhesive to floorboard.

    • Wear a mask to prevent inhalation of fumes.

    • Wear gloves to prevent the adhesive from sticking to your hands.

    • Perform repair in a well ventilated area.

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  4. Repair Loose Floorboard Carpet in Vehicle: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Allow 15-30 seconds for adhesive to dry before attaching carpet to floorboard.

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    • Apply carpet to floorboard firmly using hands.

    • This step needs to be repeated until carpet is in place with no wrinkles or bulges.

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    • Use a plastic squeegee to tuck the corner of the carpet into the paneling of the floorboard.

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  7. Repair Loose Floorboard Carpet in Vehicle: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Vacuum floorboard to remove any debris or dirt.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Tedra Levatte

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