Rug repair & restoration
Rug repair & restoration, rebuilt by hand.
Moth holes, chewed corners, frayed fringe, water and fire damage. We repair the rug itself, by hand in our own Denver and Austin workshops, so the repair blends in with the rest.
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Our repair services
Rug restoration is a rare art form. We practice it every day.
Even the best handmade rugs suffer normal wear and tear. With our repair and restoration service, we can restore your one-of-a-kind rug to its original condition. Clients, museums, leading insurance companies and restoration firms depend on our expertise.
Repiling and reweaving
Holes of any size reweaved, worn areas repiled and ends refringed. Antique rugs are our specialty.
Read the guideMoth damage repair
Moth eradication and damage restoration, plus prevention to keep them away.
Read the guideFringe replacement
Worn or missing fringe replaced by hand to restore the rug's original finish.
Read the guideBinding and serging
Color-matched binding or serging reinforces edges and prevents fraying.
Read the guideRug resizing
Custom-sized to fit your space while keeping the rug's original design.
Read the guideColor revival
Controlled cleaning and color balancing restore depth and clarity to dulled colors.
Read the guideSee the difference
A hole is not the end of a rug.
A dog chewed a piece out of this rug. We rebuilt the foundation, matched the yarn and re-knotted the pile by hand. Drag the handle to compare the same rug after repair.
Our repair philosophy
Value-driven. Transparent. Never more than needed.
Every repair has one goal: protecting the long-term value of your rug. Handmade, antique and specialty rugs can lose value when repairs are excessive, poorly executed or mismatched to the rug’s construction. So before we touch a rug, we weigh what makes sense for it.
- We check whether a repair makes financial and structural sense.
- We avoid over-restoration that would reduce originality.
- We recommend repairs that extend use without altering authenticity.
- We consider age, origin, materials and market value first.
If a repair does not make sense for your rug, we will tell you, honestly.
Weaving and knot reconstruction
Rebuilt the way the rug was made.
Our restoration goes beyond the surface. We rebuild rugs with traditional weaving techniques based on each rug’s original knot structure, and we work with and recreate every common knot and weave.
Pile knots
Flat weaves
Wrapped and regional
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Persian (Senneh) knot
An asymmetric knot that allows finer detail and smoother curves. Repairs tied with it blend in and keep the refined look of Persian and other high-detail rugs.
Asymmetric. The yarn circles one warp and only passes the next, so both ends rise on the same side. That is what lets the pile sit fine and close.
Repair options
The right repair for the rug and the budget.
We assess your rug’s value, condition and intended use, then recommend the option that makes the most sense: never more than needed, never less than responsible care. Each card opens a short video of that repair being done.
How we repair
Custom made, by hand, in our own workshop.
Every repair is done by hand by our own repair specialists in our Denver and Austin workshops. Nothing is sent out. You get a written estimate and a time frame before any work starts, and your rug stays in our care from drop-off to delivery.
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Assess the damage
Before we start, we look at the type of damage to decide the repair method and technique.
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Rebuild the foundation
For a tear or hole, we first make the foundation on which the knots are tied and the pile is made.
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Match the weave
We match the weave, the color of the yarn and the design, so the repair blends in.
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Edges and fringe
Where sides and fringes are damaged, we remake them from the rug's own foundation. Hand restoration rebuilds fringe from the foundation itself; pre-made fringe is available as an economical machine finish on our binding and serging service.
★★★★★“The repair and cleaning to our rugs was excellent. We cannot even find where the repair was done to match the rest of the edging, and that is unusual.”
Andrea Watson · Google review
★★★★★“They also repaired a rug and did a beautiful job. We would definitely recommend this company and we will use them again!”
Kim Mosko · Google review
★★★★★“I purchased this rug over 30 years ago from them, and through extraordinary abuse they have restored it like new.”
Earl P. · Yelp review
★★★★★“They were able to trim the fringe of the oldest rug, and repair a small area of fringe separation on another rug, further improving their appearance.”
Timothy McHugh · Facebook review
Real repairs
Holes, edges and fringe, rebuilt by hand.
Every rug here was repaired by our team. See more of our recent work on Instagram and Facebook.
★★★★★“The antique woven wool was restored to its silky soft condition, and the rug regained its lustrous sheen.”
Blue H. · Yelp review
★★★★★“Oriental Rug had it repaired in no time. It's not perfect but given the amount of damage I am thrilled with the workmanship and knowing that my rug will last for many more years.”
T S. · Google review
★★★★★“Hamza, Uzair, and Umair saved 2 oriental rugs that have been in my family for decades.”
Marian Miaskiewicz · Facebook review
Can a rug with a hole or a chewed corner be repaired?
Yes. When a dog chews off a piece of a rug, it is not all gone. Only a piece of the rug might be, and in almost every case the rug can be repaired so it looks like it never happened. We offer any type of repair on any type of rug.
What kinds of damage and repairs do you handle?
We repair moth damage, fire and smoke damage, mildew and rotted sections, water and flood damage, and color runs. We also offer re-fringing and fringe replacement, rebinding, mothproofing, re-piling, dyeing, resizing, re-weaving of damaged sections, and replacing serging or binding.
Do you use ready-made fringe?
For restoration work, no: we make fringes from the foundation of the rug itself. If you want an economical finish rather than a restoration, pre-made fringe is one of the machine finishes on our binding and serging service.
Is my rug worth repairing?
Your rug may be a treasured family heirloom, and a restoration is meant to bring a piece back to its original state. If the services would cost more than the rug is worth, we will tell you and give you other options, so you can make the right decision.
Do you offer pickup and delivery?
Yes. We collect your rug, and once every treatment is complete we deliver it back and help lay it out in your space.
Locations
Two locations. One standard of care.
Oriental Rug & Carpet Clinic serves Denver and Austin. Whichever location you choose, every rug gets the same expert care and individual attention.
Denver, CO
5090 Acoma St, Suite BDenver, CO 80216
Complete rug cleaning, repair and restoration, using our Rug Clinic Care process.
Austin, TX
12112 Anderson Mill Rd, Suite 10AAustin, TX 78726
Complete rug cleaning, repair and restoration, using our Rug Clinic Care process.
Give your rug the repair it deserves.
Free quotes. Pickup and delivery in Denver. 470+ five-star reviews.