Rug Repairs and Alterations

Fringe

Attaching new fringe is a very economical way to refurbish your rugs. Once we've securely added fringe to a rug, you would not know the difference without a close examination. Please click here to buy or see our

main fringe choices

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general about fringe

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Binding and Surge Binding

We machine sew long lasting bindings to achieve a very tight, clean look. Beyond cosmetics, sewing the edges prevents the rug from unraveling. On oriental type rugs, we machine sew a surge binding. Our color selection is extremely diverse.

Backings

Rugs constructed of broadloom carpet usually have a very rough backing. The abrasive backing will act like a mild sandpaper to the underneath floor surface (carpet, wood, vinyl, etc.). Tile is the most resistant to this abrasion, but broadloom carpet on tile is slippery. In fact, the backing of broadloom carpet lacks grip on all surfaces. On a hard surface like tile, wood or V.C.T., a rug without grip can be a real safety hazard. Wolfe Flooring can correct the problem by attaching the appropriate backing. We offer two types: white rubberized backing and cloth backing. (New backing is not what you need if this is an oriental type rug. Also, see

underlayment

under Additional Products for rugs that need extra staying power.)

Repairs

Unfortunately, accidents happen and wear n' tear takes its toll. Customers regularly bring us rugs damaged by vacuum cleaners, pets, chemicals and the like. With some rugs, the structure of the whole rug is at risk. With others, the damage is localized to one single area. We reinforce backings, reinforce the edge, provide spot dyeing, and propose other creative solutions.

Please be advised, very expensive handwoven rugs may loose some of their value if they are physically altered. We do not recommend the above alterations if your rug is being held for investment purposes.

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Rug Maintenance