What Type of Edging Does Your Rug Have?
Find out what type of edging your rug has.
When repairing or replacing existing edging or finishing a custom rug, we typically ask you two questions:
- Do you have binding tape or serging as the finished edges of your rug?
- Was it done by hand or machine?
The difference: the look, the quality, and the price.
Hand Binding
Hand binding is the most authentic way to finish the edging of a rug. Hand binding is done by sewing wool yarn by hand around the edging of a rug.
This is most appropriate for hand-knotted rugs.
Machine Binding Tape
Machine binding tape is a mesh-like fabric that is sewn directly on the rug or carpet to finish the edge using a heavy-duty sewing machine. Of the three edging options we offer, this is the quickest and easiest method.
This is good for a basic plush carpet, shaggy carpet where you won’t really see the binding, and machine made rugs.
Serging
Serging goes a step further by adding yarn around the edging using a machine. Machine serging gives rugs a handmade look without the cost.
This is good for designer carpet and machine made rugs depending on the style and look of the rug and room it is in.