If you want to make an area rug from a carpet remnant or from a swath of broadloom carpet off a roll there are several options for finishing the edges to prevent fraying.
Carpet binding vs serging.
The width of the binding is usually 3 4 to 1 1 4 of an inch and generally the color of the binding is matched to the most noticeable color in the carpet itself.
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To 3 8 inch or 1 1 2 with a cotton canvas binding.
Professionally serging a carpet involves continuously wrapping the edge of the carpet with yarn.
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Most standard carpet binding is folded over the edge of a rug and stitched on with a binding machine that is similar to a commercial sewing machine.
The finished width is approximate.
Binding and serging are the traditional finishing techniques that enhance durability of a carpet while customizing the look and feel of a langhorne carpet.
It will however show more binding material on the face of your custom rug.
Binding a carpet involves taking fabric folding it over the edge of the carpet and then sewing it to the carpet with a large binding sewing machine.
The finished width of binding is to 3 8.
Bob s binding serging has been servicing minnesota s area rug needs since 1975.
Rather it requires that you have a professional do the work with.
Thanks for the clarification on serging vs bound rugs.
The most common choices for carpet finishing are binding serging and fringing.
Generally speaking however these aren t techniques you can do yourself.
Professionally serging a carpet involves continuously wrapping the edge of the carpet with yarn.
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Choosing between binding and serging is a matter of personal preference.
At bob wagner s we offer both services and can create a finished product as creative as our customers.
It is a continuous wrap of yarn that wraps around the edge of your rug.
Binding is thinner and more prone to tearing.
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Binding offers many options including wider tapes multiple layers and colors.
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Specializing in carpet binding carpet serging custom area rugs carpet base area rug pad and area rug backing.
A natural serged edge is the most custom binding for your custom rug.
Adaptability binding makes it more difficult to alter or modify carpet parts without compromising the entire carpet segment.
Flexibility carpet is a naturally pliable material.