NORTHBROOK ANTIQUE RUG REPAIR
Nothing adds class and sophistication to a room like a beautiful one of a kind antique rug. Due to their impeccable craftsmanship, antique rugs can last for decades and be passed down from generation to generation. Because these exquisite works of art are displayed on the floor and meant to be walked on over time, they will need repairing. Listed below are some of the most common reasons antique rugs need repairing:
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Antique Rug Repair In Northbrook, ILCurled Edges - Due to the construction of handmade rugs they have a natural tendency to want to curl at the edges and corners. As rugs are woven the knots at the edge of the rug are knotted tightly and form a wedge shape, it is this wedge shape that causes the rug to curl. You cannot simply uncurl, flatten, or force the curled edge or corner to lay straight. The only way to fix curling is to make several slits to relieve the tension of the tight knots and then resew the rug.
Pile Thinning - Over time and use the pile of an expensive rug can begin to thin and look worn. Once the pile is worn down, there is no way to repair it but adding color to the worn areas can often camouflage the worn pile and allow the owner to enjoy the rug longer. Missing Borders and Corners - Since the purpose of a rug is to be admired and used on the floor over time and use the borders or corners of the rug may become worn or missing completely. As this is a slow process, many owners fail to realize that their rugs have been damaged. This happens because the knots holding the border of the rug together have worn and fallen off. The only way to repair this type of loss is to unravel the borders and corners and resew them to keep anymore border or corner loss from occurring. If repaired properly will only be visible from the bottom of the rug. Fringe Repair - As an expensive rug age, the fringe around the rug can become worn or faded distracting from the beauty of the rug. A simple and relatively inexpensive fix is to have a professional apply new fringe to the rug. It is amazing how simply replacing the fringe can restore the stunning beauty of an antique rug. Color Fading - Exposure of an antique rug to sunlight and foot traffic, can cause the color of the rug may begin to fade and look lackluster. One way to fix this is to have a professional re-dye the rug and bring back the vibrant color it once had. One method that has become popular recently is to re-dye the entire rug with a single color, called over-dyeing. This process can renew an antique rug that at one point may have been considered irreparable, by adding a single color to the entire rug it can bring life back to the rug and allowing its enjoyment for several more years. Insect Damage - Due to the longevity of expensive rugs at some point in their life, they may become exposed to insect activity including moths and carpet beetles. Insects prefer dark and undisturbed places, so they begin eating a rug from the back, especially if the rug is underneath a piece of furniture like a sofa. It is important to routinely check the back of your expensive rug to make sure no insect activity is occurring. While some insects eat the rug fibers themselves, other insects are feasting on the dirt and debris that has become attached to the rug fibers. If you notice insect activity in your rug, it is important to have it cleaned immediately and have the home treated for insects. If caught in time the insects will not be able to do too much damage, and most of the damage will be on the underside of the rug so the rug will still be able to be enjoyed for many years. |
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Rips or Tears - If your antique rug is in a high traffic area or if you have children and pets there is a chance that your rug may develop rips or tears. If the area that has a rip or tears in it is relatively small, the rug can be rewoven and the damage fixed. If several spots needed repairing or if the area is large reweaving can be expensive, and an alternative is to have the rug mended. To mend a rug, a flat stitch is applied to fix the rip or tear and keep more damage from occurring. You can choose to keep the mend, or over time you can have the mended areas rewoven to restore the rug properly.
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