FAQs

KPSI (knots per square inch) is density—coarse rugs may be ~40–80 KPSI while fine rugs can be ~400–800. Rug repair must match density or the patch will sit raised, sunken, stiff, or loose.

Simple rug repair (minor stabilization, small overcasting) can be a few business days. Moderate work often takes weeks, while fine reweaving and antique integration can take multi-weeks to months.

Often yes, but true hole rug repair must rebuild the foundation first, then re-knot the pile to match density and pattern. Small holes are easier; large pattern areas may remain faintly detectable up close.

Edge rug repair rebuilds or wraps the side cords that hold wefts in place. You need it when sides are fraying, curling, or exposing cords—side damage can creep inward like end damage.

Overcasting is a protective stitch at the ends or edges that prevents unraveling and stabilizes the rug’s structure. It’s often used as a fast “stop-the-bleeding” repair before bigger restoration.

In many rugs, fringe is the exposed warp ends—structural, not decorative. If it deteriorates, end knots loosen and unraveling can migrate inward within months under foot traffic and vacuuming.

Fringe rug repair commonly runs about $10–$40 per linear foot, depending on method and rug type. Securing loose end knots is cheaper than full fringe reconstruction.

Rug repair is usually worth it when the estimate is about 20–40% of realistic replacement value. Below ~20% is almost always a yes; above ~40% depends on history, rarity, or sentimental value.

Rug repair on hand-knotted rugs restores the foundation (warp/weft) and re-ties knots, not just surface fibers. True repairs match knot type, density, and tension so the fix doesn’t telegraph.