Wimbledon Rug Repairs
Posted in Croydon Sutton Rug Repair
Rug Repair Wimbledon can repair damaged Oriental rugs to give you many more years of use and pleasure.
However, it is important that repairs are carried out by experts with the required training, experience and skills so a repair is achieved with special regard to the extent of the damage and the age of the rug.
Repairing rugs is a highly skilled craft that is comparable in technique with the rug manufacturing process. For example, to repair a hole requires that a compatible yarn is found to match the surrounding rug so that the touch and feel of the repair is the same as that of the rest of the rug.
The colour or colours of the yarn to repair the hole must be carefully selected so that it blends in with the colours in the vicinity of the damage. The frayed yarn surrounding the hole must be stitched into place and strengthened.
The pile backing must be reproduced if necessary and finally the hole must be filled in using the appropriate knot so that the repair is practically invisible to the naked eye. Rug Repair Wimbledon use only the highest skilled craftsman with many year of experience.
Rug Repair Wimbledon always advise to fix a damaged or worn rug as soon as possible so that further damage can be averted.
This ensures a better quality repair at a lower cost and retains the value of the rug or carpet. Selvedges and fringes are particularly susceptible to damage because there is a lot of wear and tear in these areas and the damage can soon affect the woven part of the carpet.
However, it is important that repairs are carried out by experts with the required training, experience and skills so a repair is achieved with special regard to the extent of the damage and the age of the rug.
Repairing rugs is a highly skilled craft that is comparable in technique with the rug manufacturing process. For example, to repair a hole requires that a compatible yarn is found to match the surrounding rug so that the touch and feel of the repair is the same as that of the rest of the rug.The colour or colours of the yarn to repair the hole must be carefully selected so that it blends in with the colours in the vicinity of the damage. The frayed yarn surrounding the hole must be stitched into place and strengthened.
The pile backing must be reproduced if necessary and finally the hole must be filled in using the appropriate knot so that the repair is practically invisible to the naked eye. Rug Repair Wimbledon use only the highest skilled craftsman with many year of experience.
Rug Repair Wimbledon always advise to fix a damaged or worn rug as soon as possible so that further damage can be averted.This ensures a better quality repair at a lower cost and retains the value of the rug or carpet. Selvedges and fringes are particularly susceptible to damage because there is a lot of wear and tear in these areas and the damage can soon affect the woven part of the carpet.
Types of Repairs carried out by Rug Repair Wimbledon
Fringes and Selvedges
Substantial damage can occur around the fringe and selvedge area of the rug. This is due to wear and tear. This can be repaired effectively showing little trace of where the carpet was originally damaged.
Selvedges
When the selvedges are repaired the rug substantially improves in appearance. The damage is also contained so that further damage to the weaved section of the carpet or rug is avoided.
Cloches
Rug Repair Wimbledon can repair the old cloches and replace with new cloches. The fringe area is also repaired or removed depending on the requirements. Replacement or repair may be recommended depending on the extent of damage, quality and age of the rug.
Holes and Tears
Due to the expertise of Rug Repair Wimbledon and the use of compatible materials, holes or tears can be repaired so that the original feel and appearance of the rug can be restored. This can make the damaged area barely detectable especially if the damage is small. If the carpet is repaired before the damage becomes substantial, the repair will be less expensive and of better quality.
Restoration Projects
Rug Repair Wimbledon have restored a number of rugs that had substantial damage. In these cases each hole and tear has to be carefully restored using techniques dependent on the size of the hole and tear and the type of carpet or rug being restored.
Retouche
If the colour has faded in certain areas this can be replenished and blended in with its surroundings using natural dyes. Once again we will recommend the method of repair depending on the quality and age of the rug. If the rug generally lacks lustre this can also be improved substantially.
Cleaning
In most cases Rug Cleaners Wimbledon will undertake to clean your rug. This is always done by carefully brushing out the dust and dirt and shampooing the carpet using high quality products, always checking to ensure that the colours of the rug will not run. Stains are dealt with using stain removing solutions and then carefully washed off. Our policy is to clean the carpet without subjecting it to a harsh intrusive environment, so that it retains its original colours and lustre and is not damaged.
Straighten ends
Sometimes the ends of the rug are deformed and turn upwards due to stretching or wear and tear. These can be straightened and reinforced to minimize further stretching and improve the usability.
Fringes and Selvedges
Substantial damage can occur around the fringe and selvedge area of the rug. This is due to wear and tear. This can be repaired effectively showing little trace of where the carpet was originally damaged.
Selvedges
When the selvedges are repaired the rug substantially improves in appearance. The damage is also contained so that further damage to the weaved section of the carpet or rug is avoided.
Cloches
Rug Repair Wimbledon can repair the old cloches and replace with new cloches. The fringe area is also repaired or removed depending on the requirements. Replacement or repair may be recommended depending on the extent of damage, quality and age of the rug.
Holes and Tears
Due to the expertise of Rug Repair Wimbledon and the use of compatible materials, holes or tears can be repaired so that the original feel and appearance of the rug can be restored. This can make the damaged area barely detectable especially if the damage is small. If the carpet is repaired before the damage becomes substantial, the repair will be less expensive and of better quality.
Restoration Projects
Rug Repair Wimbledon have restored a number of rugs that had substantial damage. In these cases each hole and tear has to be carefully restored using techniques dependent on the size of the hole and tear and the type of carpet or rug being restored.
Retouche
If the colour has faded in certain areas this can be replenished and blended in with its surroundings using natural dyes. Once again we will recommend the method of repair depending on the quality and age of the rug. If the rug generally lacks lustre this can also be improved substantially.
Cleaning
In most cases Rug Cleaners Wimbledon will undertake to clean your rug. This is always done by carefully brushing out the dust and dirt and shampooing the carpet using high quality products, always checking to ensure that the colours of the rug will not run. Stains are dealt with using stain removing solutions and then carefully washed off. Our policy is to clean the carpet without subjecting it to a harsh intrusive environment, so that it retains its original colours and lustre and is not damaged.
Straighten ends
Sometimes the ends of the rug are deformed and turn upwards due to stretching or wear and tear. These can be straightened and reinforced to minimize further stretching and improve the usability.
