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Pull in nylon carpet

abs2512abs2512 Posts: 611
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There was a small pull in my carpet which is starting to unravel the carpet surrounding it. It didn't help yesterday that when I hoovered over it the pull got caught up in the suction of the Hoover and pulled it even worse. Can anyone suggest either a coloured tape or clear tape that I can put over it until I can decide on a buying a new carpet

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  • seacamseacam Posts: 21,364
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    If you are going to buy a new carpet may I suggest singeing the area, be careful.
  • fondantfancyfondantfancy Posts: 3,968
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    PVA glue?

    Clear nail varnish?
  • evil cevil c Posts: 7,833
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    I'm guessing it's a loop pile rather than cut pile carpet and what you should do, is with a small pair of scissors neatly cut the snagged ends off level with the carpet surface and then if necessary use a small amount of waterproof glue and re-burl the yarn. Re-burl means to take a darning needle or other strong needle (or even the tip of a ballpoint pen) and push the yarn back into the backing.

    For info loop pile is more prone to snagging than cut pile.
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