Common Types of Oriental Rug Repair
If your Oriental rug is damaged, you are probably concerned as such a rug is a substantial investment. There is a way out of this situation, and it is repair. Here are some common types of Oriental rug repair.
1. Repairing the Sides
The sides of the rug are the two sides without a fringe running along the length of the rug. Oriental rugs typically have an endpoint. The weaver ties the endpoint when the weaving is over, and this tied-up endpoint maintains the rug’s shape and prevents unraveling of the knots.
After some time, the end tends to become loose and starts opening out. The longer the problem is left unaddressed, the more extensive and expensive to fix the damage becomes.
2. Fixing the “Ends”
The ends are the two sides that have a fringe. The fringe is the foundation of the rug. Since it is completely exposed, the damage is almost inevitable.
3. Pile Unraveling
If this damage is not stopped, the pile can unravel and permanently damage the surrounding area. Done on time, a repair can prevent the damage from becoming more extensive to fix.
4. Repairing a Hole
The process of reweaving a hole is a complex, two-step process.
Step 1) The most crucial step is rebuilding the foundation of the carpet.
Step 2) During the second step, wool threads are then sewn to cover the hole, using the exact density and pattern as the foundation.
5. Repairing Moth Damage
Rugs with wool foundation are more prone to moth damage as compared to ones with a cotton foundation. All types of moth damage can be repaired, but in case the damage is very extensive, the repair work may also involve rebuilding the foundation.
When you need Oriental rug repair in Lakeland, FL, consider the services of Idin Oriental Rug Gallery Inc. We are available at (863) 221-1062.