How do I Fix Berber Carpeting?
Berber carpet has looped threads that cover the entire flooring, much like a piece of woven cloth. Berber is a durable carpet, but not immune from damage. Often times the loops in the carpet become snagged from a pet's claw or a child's toy. Burns or rips in the carpet also can occur. Minor repairs or small damaged areas can be fixed without replacing the entire section of carpet. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Repairing Snags
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Hold the loose end of the snagged carpet away from the flooring.
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Squeeze one to two drops of clear carpet glue into the carpet where the snagged thread has come loose.
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Push the end of the loop into the glue with one finger, while holding the looped area out of the glue with your other hand. Press the loop end into the glue for one minute. Avoid walking in the area for 24 hours to allow proper bonding.
Replacing Damaged Carpet
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Cut the damaged area from the Berber carpet with a sharp utility knife.
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Cut a replacement piece from a leftover piece of the Berber carpet, or from a corner in a closet. Use the cut out piece as a template for the replacement piece.
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Place three to four drops of carpet glue over the entire back of the replacement piece. Use more or less glue depending on the size of the replacement piece.
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Push the replacement piece into the hole in the carpet. Adjust the piece to blend with the pile or pattern before the glue dries. Apply pressure to the piece with your hand for 30 seconds. Avoid walking in the area for 24 hours.
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Fluff the edges of the replacement piece with your hand to blend it into the rest of the carpet.
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Tips & Warnings
You may use carpet glue or another strong bonding glue such as cement glue for Berber carpet repairs. Find carpet and cement glue at most home improvement stores.
References
- Photo Credit woolen carpet texture image by Tolbxela from Fotolia.com
