How to repair carpet?

Was the carpet glued down?

I don't believe it was, although after 49 years of lying there I am not positive

Staple it down

Does anybody know a trusted carpet repair company?

The one I used did a great job for me. I had to fix the problem with a burned spot. I thought that nothing can be done. I was already looking for a replacement when a friend of mine said it can be repaired by a specialized company. I was glad to hear it because I didn’t intend to spend any money on a carpet. So I called these guys https://rapidcarpetrepairs.com.au/carpet-repairs-ballarat/ and spared money. If I didn’t know, I wouldn’t be able to find that place with the burned spot. Now nobody is allowed to play with a candle in a makeshift tent. I refer to my 4-year-old son and husband. They were the guilty ones.