Welcome Guest Search | Active Topics | Log In | Register

Re-binding?
Options
Previous Topic Next Topic
Absinthe1111 Offline
#1 Posted : Tuesday, December 8, 2009 5:59:15 PM(UTC)
Rank: Newbie
Groups: Member

Joined: 12/8/2009(UTC)
Posts: 1
Points: 3
Location: WI
Hi all,

Please forgive me if this has been addressed elsewhere in the forums; I've searched and have not found anything, so...

My brother just bought a 1907 tudor mansion (well, *I* think it's a mansion!). While I think it was a shame for him to take out the carpeting that was used as stair-runners and landing cover (it wasn't original to the house, but is age-appropriate enough to warrant similar historical integrity), the good news is that he gave it to me to use in my 1915 bungalow. The only thing I really know about the fabric is that it is wool.

I have much more than I need and will probably end up trimming it down to make stair runners and large area rugs.

My question is... where can I go to have the rug cut to size and rebound? I don't even know where to start as far as who to call or what types of businesses to call. The internet has actually yielded very little information unless I'm using incorrect terminology (which is entirely possible).

If it helps, I'm in the Milwaukee, WI area.

*Any* advice is greatly appreciated!
Thanks so much for your time and insight.
Leah
File Attachment(s):
Wool Carpet.jpg (1,630kb) downloaded 14 time(s).
Back to top
 |  Edit by user
Sponsor  
 

Love the Rug Rag Forums?

Register above, then purchase a monthly Forum Pass for Full Access
Back to top  
RugPro Offline
#2 Posted : Wednesday, December 9, 2009 9:41:46 AM(UTC)
Rank: Administration

Groups: Administration, Dealers, Member

Joined: 2/9/2008(UTC)
Posts: 2,285
Points: 6,103
Location: New York
I would call around. just mention you have a piece of cut carpeting you're interested in having sized and bound. If you have a preference as to binding tape (cloth or nylon/synthetic) you may want to request that. Also some binding/surging machines can only do certain width binding. If the pile is particularly plush or has a stiff backing you may want to mention this. Many machines they use to do this are portable, and not substantial enough to go through thick material. Usually standard binding starts at $2 per linear foot, but this depends on type of binding and how custom the job has to be
Back to top
Users browsing this topic
Guest
Forum Jump  
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

Powered by YAF | YAF © 2003-2010, Yet Another Forum.NET
This page was generated in 0.081 seconds.