A small section of damaged carpeting is nothing to stress about. It's easy to fix.

If the carpet is just slightly damaged, like a small burn, use some manicuring scissors to snip away the damaged fibers. Make sure that you feather out the side areas as you work, so that spot is not as noticeable.

To patch the carpet, the key is to use a pattern. Choose something that will cover the damaged area, like a small plate or block of wood. Use a sharp utility knife to slowly cut around the plate, then remove the damaged area.

Use that pattern to cut a perfect patch from a scrap of carpeting. (If you don't have any extra scraps, try looking inside a closet or under a large piece of furniture that you don't plan on moving).

Secure the patch back to the floor with some double sided carpet tape. Cut it to fill the hole, peel off the backing and put it in place. (Make sure that if there is any pattern or texture to the carpet that you match it up). Press your patch firmly into place.

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