The new forums will be named Coin Return (based on the most recent vote)! You can check on the status and timeline of the transition to the new forums here.
The Guiding Principles and New Rules document is now in effect.
replacing carpet
bowen
Sup?Registered User regular
Sup?Registered User regular
So, as I said in another thread I'm on my way out the door of this apartment. Unfortunately the area our litter box is in has had an accident while I was out of town for a day and that has resulted in some dried cat byproducts that has stained the carpet and my shampooer was unable to get it out.
I obviously don't want to pay the apartment complex $texas to fix a 10x10 foot area of carpet (not even, the cat problem is probably about 6x2). Of course the rest of the carpet in the apartment needs to be replaced because it's so old and worn down (not to mention has stains from previous renters).
So H&A what are my options to dealing with this? Can I bring a little bit of carpet to a store or something? Or should I work out some deal with the landlord?
I obviously don't want to pay the apartment complex $texas to fix a 10x10 foot area of carpet (not even, the cat problem is probably about 6x2). Of course the rest of the carpet in the apartment needs to be replaced because it's so old and worn down (not to mention has stains from previous renters).
So H&A what are my options to dealing with this? Can I bring a little bit of carpet to a store or something? Or should I work out some deal with the landlord?
not a doctor, not a lawyer, examples I use may not be fully researched so don't take out of context plz, don't @ me
bowen on
0
Posts
In that case, is the 10x10 area separate from any other carpeted area? Like if you replace it, would it be super obvious?
I put in 12x21 s/f of carpet in my house recently for about $400
it could be done way cheaper DIY
unless some kind of super cleaning device can be found
Also, does your lease require you to replace the carpet? Usually that is one of the things the security deposit is for, and anything beyond is not your liability as a renter.
This.
My wife had to do this in every apartment she ever owned. Damn dog.
if it is a noticeably darker spot than the rest you can always try bleach. Yes you should never bleach your own carpet , but this is not your carpet, its a rental.
it should work. My dog has stomach issues and one day at work she pooped all over our basement. while cleaning with steam etc was able to get rid of most of the stains, there were some stubborn spots that were noticeably darker. I used some Clorox clean up and it was able to lighten up the spots to better match the rest of the carpet. It won't be a perfect match but you can have it blend in. If the rest of the carpet is stained, even better.
Just be mindful of the time its on and do it in small amounts. Think thin layers rather than huge puddle
Try that before jumping right to carpet replacing.
If you need to go with replacement:
If you have a random scrap you can cut out a squareish area around the stain and drop in a replacement pretty easily. If its relatively shaggy carpet it should blend in nicely. Just make sure you use a sharp utility knife to cut it so your edges are clean.
If you don't have a random scrap around, you can see if there is carpeting in your closets, and then go to the way back or sides of it and cut out a section and use that.
the third option is go to your big box home improvement store and see if they have any samples/remnants that match, though its a 6 foot size piece this wont work
I had to replace a small patch of carpet in an old house that went down to the wood (silly dog). Luckily there as a rug in our garage made out of the same carpet and was able to cut that.
I would try the bleach though, if you can get it close enough, then they might not even notice, defintiely don't mention it to them, only say something if they do.
Fuck I hate animals.
if you have to go darker, see if a brown sharpie will work, or maybe even a dye like you would make a tie-dye shirt with
its actually surprisingly easy to patch carpet in small spots if you go that route
http://www.odorandstainremover.com/store/cat_urine.html
I haven't personally used any products like this, when i found out the ONLY 4x4 section of carpet in the house was going to be used for "rug races" and hair balls I invested in the Little Green Machine. God I love that thing! Must have for pet owners!
For paintings in progress, check out canvas and paints
"The power of the weirdness compels me."
A secret "temp fix for horrible problems" solution is woolight.
Put it in a steam vac for light colored carpet and oh my god stain gone.
In about three weeks though it's BACK.
For moving out though it works well. They should replace the carpet if it's old anyways!
We did, this is very clearly new damage though and not something we touched upon when we moved in (with the signed lease + current issues).
But yeah they should definitely replace the carpet as it's way older than 10 years.
Report the water damage ASAP
WEIRD . SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME IN A RENTAL SAVING ME FROM REPLACING THE CARPET! (except ours was a toilet. Know the thing in the middle that holds the float up? split right down the seam and sprayed water for 8 or so hours)