What is the best way to remove a lot of creases in new carpet?

Question

I purchased some carpet that had just been pulled from a new home. The owner of the carpet had it folded over itself several times in a very chaotic fashion, I didn't think anything of it. When I took it home and unraveled it I saw that it very badly creased - pretty much everywhere.

I left it out in the sun for about 30 minutes to soften it up but I still have the creases everywhere. I ended up rerollingg it (with no folds) and it's being stored for the time being.

What is the best way to remove a lot of creases in new carpet?

2 rooms (14x11, 23x11)

Answer 1

You have already done it.  Unroll it and leave it in the hot sun for a few hours.  Roll it up with the backing to the inside, that way if there is any curling from you storing it, it well curl down instead of up.

Answer 2

Creases can be remove by stretching.

There is a tool to install carpets, that the installer use stretch the carpet.

It's a claw and a kicker to stretch the carpet with.

Answer 3

If this carpet is a Berber (loops) - unfortunately it may have been damaged.  Berbers are not to be creased.

It sounds like you have done everything else the right way.

Suggestion: Have the carpet installed with a stretcher or knee kicker either professionally or DIY.  Hopefully if you have any creases left or damage rows (if Berber) they will be hidden under furniture.

Answer 4

Rolling it up is the best you can do. Most carpets that size are stretched when installed and the carpet tack strips around the edge hold it tight.

Answer 5

Iron It