Carpet Binding Vs Serging

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Carpet binding vs serging.

The most important thing to note is that no matter which binding you choose it won t add any width to your rug. It is a continuous wrap of yarn that wraps around the edge of your rug. It will however show more binding material on the face of your custom rug. Welcome to bob s binding.

The most common choices for carpet finishing are binding serging and fringing. To 3 8 inch or 1 1 2 with a cotton canvas binding. 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. 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.

Rather it requires that you have a professional do the work with. Generally speaking however these aren t techniques you can do yourself. The finished width of binding is to 3 8. We are a second generation family owned and operated business.

Binding it involves machine fastening a 1 25 width 100 cotton strip or tape around the perimeter of the rug. Professionally serging a carpet involves continuously wrapping the edge of the carpet with yarn. 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. Flexibility carpet is a naturally pliable material.

Carpetworks is happy to offer carpet binding carpet serging carpet base custom area rugs area rug pad border rugs and leather borders. 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. Binding is thinner and more prone to tearing. Binding and serging are the traditional finishing techniques that enhance durability of a carpet while customizing the look and feel of a langhorne carpet.

Thanks for the clarification on serging vs bound rugs. Binding offers many options including wider tapes multiple layers and colors. Specializing in carpet binding carpet serging custom area rugs carpet base area rug pad and area rug backing. Professionally serging a carpet involves continuously wrapping the edge of the carpet with yarn.

With a commitment to quality service and workmanship we are carrying on bob s high professional standards. A natural serged edge is the most custom binding for your custom rug. The finished width is approximate. Choosing between binding and serging is a matter of personal preference.

Bob s binding serging has been servicing minnesota s area rug needs since 1975.