Repair & Restoration

Learn why rugs shed, how to tell normal shedding from a real problem, and safe fixes by fibre and construction.

How to assess a burn mark on a rug, what can be repaired versus what needs a conservator, and how burns affect value.

A rug conservator assesses fibre, dye and structure before treatment; a cleaner mainly removes dirt. Here’s the real difference explained.

Worn rug edges can often be saved. Here’s how professionals assess and repair them, and when DIY fixes do more harm than good.

Why rug selvedges curl or unravel, what you can safely re-wrap yourself, and when reweaving by a professional is the only real fix.

Reweaving rebuilds a hole thread by thread; patching inserts a matched piece. Learn how professionals choose, and what each costs a rug’s value.

Why rugs buckle, wave, or ripple across the floor, and which fixes are safe to try at home versus when to call a professional.

How to identify moth damage in wool rugs, what repairs are realistic, and when a rug should go to a professional restorer.

Learn safe ways to repair frayed rug fringe by fiber type, when to hand-overcast versus replace it, and when to call a professional.

Learn what actually determines whether a torn, worn, or moth-damaged rug is worth fixing, and when to walk away instead.