How Do I Repair a Snag in Berber Carpet?

A snag in Berber carpet can ruin the look of a room.

Berber carpet consists of a series of loops going through the carpet's backing. If one loop snags, it can quickly spread to subsequent loops, causing a run similar to the kind you get in your favorite pair of nylons. The key to keeping Berber looking great and protecting your flooring investment is to fix snags quickly. With a few simple tools and a few minutes of your time, you can keep your Berber carpet looking luxurious.

Things You'll Need

• 2 knitting needles
• Glue

Instructions

1. Determine where the snagged loop is and where the yarn comes out to form the next loop.

2. Place your knitting needle through the snagged loop of carpet to prevent it from pulling through the carpet backing.

3. Leave the original snagged loop a bit bigger than the other loops. The newly pulled loop should be slightly smaller than the original snagged loop.

4. Pull the next loop in the carpet using your other knitting needle so the snagged loop is pulled back down.

5. Continue weaving the yarn through the backing, making each new loop smaller than the previous one. The snag will eventually work itself back into the fabric of the carpet.

6. Apply a drop of glue at the base of the repaired carpet to hold the fiber in place.

References

• National Floors Direct: Flooring Resource Center: How to Repair a Snag in Your Home's Berber Carpet
• The Flooring Lady: Berber Carpet Repair