Antique RUG REPAIR Big Pine Key
Antique rugs, more than 100 years old, need restoration and repair over their lives. Reserging, rebinding, reweaving, refringing and general restoration are the usual services required when underlying conditions are noted. Additionally, preventative care such as vacuuming weekly and having the rug washed by a professional yearly add years to the life of any rug.
With use, the edges of a rug will become loose and start to unravel. To correct this condition, an expert must reserge the edges by hand so that they are tight and firm. Likewise, the selvedge at the ends of the rug (between the last row of knots and the fringes) may become loose. Here again, re-tightening is required.
Occasionally fringe knots wear Out Or become untied; they must be hand repaired as well to prevent further damage. If a rug does not lie flat, leather strips may be sewn lengthwise on the underside of the rug. The strips also prevent the rug from sliding on a smooth floor.
In most instances, antique rugs represent a significant financial investment that should be protected by a yearly examination by trained carpet professionals with years of experience in the hand made (oriental) rug industry. Then, the necessary repairs.
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