Rug restoration is an art form, similar in many ways to the restoration of a painting. Our master weavers can reweave damaged portions of a rug all the way down to the warp and weft of the foundation. Rug restoration comes into play when the rug is found to be so damaged that repairing it involves replacing and even re-creating substantial portions of the rug. First, our experts inspect your rug and consult you on the value of the rug vs the estimated price of the restoration. This will give the owner a clear picture as to whether it’s cost effective to restore a given rug.

We start this process by running a series of tests on the rug fabric and type of dye used. Even oriental and Persian rugs with complex and subtle woven images can often be restored to an almost pristine condition. This process, like painting restoration, is precise and meticulous, as rug fibers are matched and then woven into the rug to duplicate the natural weave pattern of the work. New wefts can be worked into the repair, again with varying methods. They can then be re-knotted on the face, matching pattern, color, and texture as well as ply in some cases. The entire restored area would then be clipped down to the height of the surrounding pile and certain adjustments can be made to settle it in. Ideally, the restored area should be invisible to both sight and touch, in front and back. The end result of this type of extreme restoration is to have a rug that is durable enough to withstand regular foot traffic as well as routine cleaning.

Our experts always strive to keep their intervention to a minimum. The first option is always to clean and bring out the best of what still exists in the rug work. Only after extensive cleaning and repair measures are used will we resort to recreating the work itself.

We understand that your prized rug is not only has monetary value but sentimental importance as well. Give us a call for an honest, free estimate. You won’t find more passionately dedicated rug restoration than Rug Cleaners Boston.