Rug Repair in Columbia, MO, for Fringe, Side Cords, Holes and Backing
The vacuum chewed the fringe, the puppy found a corner, or the backing on a tufted rug is peeling loose. We stitch, serge and re-back rugs at the Maxcare Rug Studio.
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Rug Repair
What kinds of rug repair do you do in Columbia, MO?
Rug repair in Columbia, MO, at our studio covers most of what wears out on a rug: fringe pulled loose by vacuums or pets, frayed ends, worn side cords, holes, and tufted rugs whose backing has let go. Most of it is hand work. Each problem is photographed and talked over with you before any stitching starts.
- Fringe pulled loose by the vacuum
- Fringe chewed or clawed by pets
- Frayed ends and loose knots
- Worn or unwrapped side cords
- Holes and moth damage
- Tufted rugs with a floppy, loose backing
- Rugs that curl or won’t lie flat
- Dyes that ran after a spill or accident
Good to know
Why fix the fringe and edges before they get worse?
Because worn ends don’t stay put. When the fringe wears away, the wool yarns next to it start coming out, and the damage creeps into the pattern a row at a time. A securement stitch such as a whipstitch locks the end in place. A frayed side cord works the same way, so it pays to have it serged early.
Damage on a rug you love? Do this first
- Lift the vacuum’s beater bar, or skip the fringe and the frayed spot for now.
- Don’t pull a loose yarn. Tugging can bring more knots out with it.
- Keep the dog or cat off a chewed corner so the damage doesn’t spread.
- Take clear photos of the damage from the front and from the back.
- Email them to maxcarecolumbia@gmail.com or call (573) 817-2540, and we’ll tell you what we see.
Worth knowing
Should my rug lie flat and square?
It depends on how the rug was made. Rob’s rug handout says machine-made rugs and factory-tufted rugs should lie flat and come within reasonable reach of square. A hand-knotted rug almost never will, and shouldn’t, because it wasn’t square coming off the loom. Curling or wavy edges on any rug may be helped by blocking.
90°corners a machine-made or tufted rug should come close to (rug handout)
Rugs go out of shape for plenty of reasons. Different materials in one rug can shrink or expand at different rates when they get wet, which the handout calls differential shrinkage, and some rugs have simply never lain flat. Blocking happens in our dry room, using the right tools and hardware to ease a rug back toward its shape, and only when that can be done without causing damage. A hand-knotted piece keeps some of its quirks, and that’s fine.
Our process
How a rug repair comes together
- InspectEvery piece is checked for repair needs and photographed when it comes in.
- Decide togetherWe show you the photos and the options, and you choose what gets done.
- CleanRepairs usually follow the dusting and wash, so new work goes into clean fiber.
- RepairFringe rebuilt, side cords hand serged, ends whipstitched or a tufted rug re-backed.
- ReturnThe rug goes back to your door or waits at our counter, ready to lay down.
Pricing
What does rug repair cost?
It depends on the repair and the rug. A securement stitch on one end is a small job; new fringe on both ends, a long side cord or a full re-back is a bigger one. Fiber and construction matter too. Email photos to maxcarecolumbia@gmail.com, call (573) 817-2540, book online, or bring the rug to the studio for a quote.
From a customer
What do customers say about repairs on family and antique rugs?
They talk about care and patience. Peter Spotts praised the “dedicated craftsmanship and great communication” on his heirloom rugs. Julia Galosy wrote about her antique rug: “Very meticulous service. Be patient all work is thorough.” Stephanie E. said they “picked up a disaster and returned a refurbished rug.”
“Excellent, dedicated craftsmanship and great communication. I had some heirloom rugs cleaned and repaired by them. They did a great job.”
FAQ
Rug Repair Questions from Mid-Missouri Homes
The vacuum ate the fringe on my rug. Can you put new fringe on?
Yes. Fringe that a vacuum pulled loose or a pet chewed up can be replaced. New fringe gets inserted into the end of the rug, and the end is secured so the knots next to it stay put. If only a little is loose, a securement stitch may be all it needs. We’ll show you photos of both choices first.
My tufted rug went floppy and the back is peeling off. Is it done for?
Not always. A tufted rug is glued together rather than woven, so when the glue gives out, the backing separates and the rug goes limp. We can re-back it, putting the rug back together with more adhesive, and better adhesive, than it had before. Ask us about it before you haul it to the curb.
The dog peed on my rug and now the red ran into the cream. Can you fix the color?
That’s dye migration, and it’s how cream yarn next to red turns pink. In most cases we can make the spot much, much better and less noticeable, but color repair is not guaranteed. The urine itself is handled separately, with decontamination in the rug studio. See pet urine and odor removal for that part.
There are little holes in my wool rug. Is it moths?
It could be. Moth larvae and carpet beetles feed on wool and skip the cotton, so damage often shows up as bare threads or small holes. We look for eggs and larvae during the inspection. Holes can be repaired by hand, depending on size and spot, and a moth resistance coating after the wash helps keep moths from coming back.
The edge of my rug is coming unwrapped. What is that?
That’s the side cord, the wrapped edge that runs down each long side of the rug. Once the wrapping wears through, the edge starts to fray and the knots beside it loosen. We fix it by hand serging, wrapping new yarn around the edge. The photo at the top of this page shows a Persian Kerman getting just that.
Service area
Where do you take rugs in for repair?
Repairs happen at the Maxcare Rug Studio, 1218 Clinkscales Rd in Columbia. The studio serves Holts Summit, Hallsville, Ashland, Jefferson City and the rest of Mid-Missouri. Drop your rug off Monday to Friday, 8 to 5, or Saturday by appointment, or ask about pickup and delivery.
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Talk to Rob's team
Is a rug starting to come apart at the edges?
Send photos or call (573) 817-2540. We’ll look at the fringe, cords and backing with you and explain what each repair involves before any work begins.