Persian, tribal, antique, or a loved machine-made: we inspect, explain the options, and don’t sell a museum reweave when a patch is the honest fix.
When a Rug Turns Stiff: Dry Rot, Urine Salts, and Sun
Stiff is not “just dirty.” Urine crystals, plant overflow, chair mats, and Arizona sun all cook the foundation. We flush first and talk honestly about repair.
Fringe Repair: What to Do and What Never to Do
Fringe is structure, not decoration you can trim. Vacuum damage outruns pet damage. Repair loose ends promptly.
The Rug That Dried in Place After a Roof Leak
The leak was months earlier. The rug looked fine until we rolled it. Damage hid under the sofa and along the wall. Water-damaged rugs don’t dry safely in place.
Water-Damaged Rugs: What to Do in the First Hours
Toilet leaks aren’t “clean water.” The longer a rug stays wet, the more rot, bleed, and brown discoloration you lock in. Here’s the first-hour sequence.
Houseplants vs. Rugs: Mineral Rings and Dry Rot
Pretty plants, ugly rings. Water plus potting minerals is one of the worst “I didn’t notice” rug accidents we see.
