Area
rugs are simply pieces of carpeting that have been cut down drastically so as
to only cover a portion of your floor instead of all of it. Available in a wide
variety of sizes and shapes, there are actually plenty of options open to you.
With these pieces, you are able to choose your own specific materials, design,
size, and shape, and you’re also able to choose the type of binding you’d like
to have.
Binding
is simply the way the edges of the carpet are finished so there’s no part of
the actual carpet showing when it’s finished. Many looks are available in
binding. For instance, you can choose a look where the binding itself seems to
blend right into the rug, for little to no transition. For the opposite effect,
you could also choose a color that is a high contrast to that of the rug, for a
drastic visual result. Thick or thin edges can also be created in round or flat
shapes, and these are only the start of your options.
There
are lots of books and tutorials available on how to turn the binding of area
rugs into a DIY project, but you’ll appreciate the many benefits of having it
professionally done. Professionals should certainly be consulted when it comes
to binding an old area rug, oriental area rug, or family heirloom. As
professionals, we have plenty of experience, products and tools to help us do a
great job on your area rug. It’s also an outcome you can be sure of, whereas
that isn’t always the case with DIY.