Comments on: Rug Repair Training – You interested?

By: admin

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:22:33 +0000

Hi James, thanks for posting. If you opt in for the Rug Disasters report, that gets you on “my” list and whenever workshops happen you will get the first word. That is my first go-to list of cleaners. Have a great week! – Lisa

By: James McNeil

James McNeil — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:20:58 +0000

I am transitioning into Rug Care and am trying to soak up information. Please let me know when you have more workshops.

By: Rug Repair

Rug Repair — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:17:35 +0000

I have a definite interest in attending a rug repair class whenever you can make the time to make it happen.

By: Ann Robison

Ann Robison — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:44:42 +0000

Definitely interested in a rug repair class. Let me know if you schedule one.
Thanks,
Ann Robison

By: admin

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:22:07 +0000

Sorry Martijn – I would never do that type of chemical damage to old carpets. A 9×12 Pakistan rug today takes several weavers an average 14 months to complete, working 6 day workweeks, 10 hour days. And that is for new hand woven product. I just would not ever be okay with taking a piece of someone’s life, woven as a textile, and put it through something that dissolves the fibers like bleach does. I’m sure some may love the results you can create, but they are temporary because it causes irreversible structural damage to the fibers… so to me it’s like taking a hand carved wood table someone spent years creating and using spray paint on it to make it red. It just does not seem right to me. You would have much better luck finding companies open to using heavily caustic chemicals in Asia and Europe, than in the US. I’m in California, and the environmental restrictions are very strong here. We stay away from harmful chemicals in our operation – I care about the rugs, and my employees too much. Sorry I can’t help you, but I appreciate you asking. Maybe a reader here will contact you with a better reply. =) – Lisa

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:01:21 +0000

Would love to attend a rug repair class. Please let me know it you have one.

Thank You
Rick

By: Martijn Dijkstra

Martijn Dijkstra — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:00:04 +0000

Hi Lisa,

Hope you can help.
We are buying very old carpets( iran, pakistan, turkey etc) and want to do something different with them.
We have seen cool vintage carpets that were bleached and than painted again with one colour.
The carpets looked very old and used. Just perfect and it is becomming popular now.

The carpets that we bought we treated with a sanding machines to make them look even older and make the ends come loose.
Now we want to bleach them but the problem is that we don’t have a huge machine that can do that. Same for the colouring. Do you have any tips on how we can bleach a carpet from 4×3 meters? And how we can dye it after?

Maybe this all sounds horrible to you but believe me, the results are fantastic and it creates a new style out of persian carpets.

I can email you pictures of the carpets i have seen if you want so you have a better idea,

Let me know!!
BR

Martijn Dijkstra
CEO Designtegels
Azule group of companies

By: admin

admin — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 02:29:39 +0000

Thanks for the post!

By: London Rug Repairs

London Rug Repairs — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:31:51 +0000

It is really good to see that some traditional skills are being taught and passed on.

By: Ernie Thompson

Ernie Thompson — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:18:34 +0000

I would definitely be interested in such a class!