PERSIAN, ORIENTAL & CONTEMPORARY RUG REPAIR

A good rug should have many decades of life within its fibres, but even the best-made carpet can fall prey to a variety of causes for repairs. Everyday wear and tear alone will take its toll on your rug over time – particularly to the heavily-exposed fringes. The damage is likely to be gradual. Far more likely to be fatal to the carpet’s wellbeing are living creatures, such as moths, insects, and even pets. There are also a few bizarre and often overlooked dangers: water dripping from a nearby plant pot has put paid to many a finely-crafted rug.

But whether you’re talking unravelling threads, fading colours, or gaping holes, we can almost certainly come to your carpet’s rescue. At James Barclay we have vast experience to fall back on when it comes to picking out the right remedy for your rug. Finding a solution that’s both safe and effective, we can fix most problems at our workshops, and our carefully-selected staff have the skills and expertise needed to guarantee only the very best work.

RUG FRINGES & SIDE CORDS

Rugs always have a fringe which generally consisting of white cotton threads. It is tempting to mistake these for little more than a stylish finishing touch. In fact, these threads comprise an important part of the carpet’s structure, and are crucial to holding it together. Each thread within the fringe is the tip of one of the strands that runs down the length of the carpet – what we call the ‘warp’. Further threads (the ‘weft’) run across the width of the rug, and are woven through the warp threads.

The warp and weft combine to create the carpet’s structure or foundation, and the fibres that make up the rug itself are then created by knotting together alternate warp yarns. The warp threads are knotted at each end, and these collectively make up the ‘fringe’. Similarly, weft threads are fastened at either end to create side cords. If these knots start to fray, the rug itself will begin to lose its strength, so it is vital that fringes and side cords are kept in good condition.

CARPET MOTHS & INSECTS ERADICATED

An infestation of moths can spell widespread harm for your carpet.

In reality, it’s the larvae of the moths that do the damage, as these armies of grubs can eat their way through the carpet fibres. Female moths can lay hundreds of eggs at a time, and a matter of weeks is often enough time for the larvae to be causing very significant harm to a carpet or rug.

Larvae can spread from one rug to another, wreaking havoc across a whole range of floorings. Thankfully, these pests can be fought, and we can eliminate all traces of moths and their larvae from your carpets.

We can also reweave holes and pile damage, and can strengthen any weak areas.

ANY TYPE OF STAIN REMOVED

We’ll choose exactly the right remedy in the first place, so your carpet won’t be hit with treatment after treatment.

We are experts in stain removal for all Oriental, Persian & decorative carpets & rugs.

We can also restore the natural balance within the carpet, preventing future colour run from taking place.