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How do you repair a berber carpet?

We bought berber carpet and my new puppy decided to dig which pulled the thread. What kind of glue do you use to tediously put each loop back in the carpet? HELP!

Answer:

You can't fix it. It will be more cost effective to cut out that piece and purchase a new piece to fit in.
Yes with care and time and determination you can re-burl the berber carpet. You can use waterproof carpenters glue. A carpet installer will use seaming adhesive, purchased from a carpet supplier. But, water proof glue that's like Elmer's glue but water proof will work. Use an ice pick or a darning needle to push the yarn back in the carpet backing.
mj is right and what ever you do don't pull on loose fibers use sissors to cut them close to the backing

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