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ANTIQUE RUG RESTORATION IN NYC

Antique rugs require specialized restoration to preserve their history, craftsmanship and long-term value. Rug Refinery offers expert antique rug restoration throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island, including reweaving, color restoration, foundation repair and structural reconstruction for Persian, Oriental and handmade rugs. Additional service is available in Long Island, Westchester and Northern New Jersey. Our experienced artisans restore damaged rugs with meticulous attention to every detail while maintaining their authenticity and character.

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MASTER-LEVEL RESTORATION: BEFORE & AFTER

Restoring antique textiles is a meticulous, time-intensive art form. Our master weavers custom-dye wool and rebuild structural foundations so new work blends as closely as practical with the surrounding weave and color, though the exact blending of new knots into an oxidized, century-old patina requires extensive expertise and assessment.

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The Art of Historical Preservation

The Structural Rebuild: True restoration goes far beyond basic repair. When an antique rug suffers severe pile loss, holes, or foundation rot, the underlying warp and weft must be entirely reconstructed from scratch before a single knot of wool can be tied.

‍Dye Matching & Patina: Recreating a missing geometric or floral motif requires sourcing vintage or custom-dyed yarns that closely mimic the faded, oxidized patina of a century-old textile. We match knot density and tension as closely as possible so the repair blends with the surrounding weave and color.

‍Protecting Generational Value: A proper restoration blends the new weave as closely as practical into the original topography of the rug. This painstaking process not only saves the piece from ruin but actively preserves its historical integrity, aesthetic beauty, and financial appraisal value.

HOW IT WORKS

Send Photos & Details

Send photos of the affected area, approximate rug measurements and your pickup location.

Assessment & Estimate

We evaluate the rug’s material, construction and condition, then recommend the right service and provide an estimate.

Pick up & Start Work

We arrange pickup and start the approved work based on your rug’s needs.

Inspection & Return

The rug is carefully inspected and returned when the service is complete.

Specialized Restoration Techniques

Foundation Reconstruction

Completely rebuilding destroyed warp and weft grids caused by dry rot, large holes, or heavy furniture punctures, creating a structurally sound base for new pile.

Intricate Hand-Reweaving

Meticulously hand-tying thousands of individual knots using custom-sourced wool and silk to recreate missing geometric and floral motifs as closely as possible to the original design.

Severe Moth Damage Repair

Eradicating active larvae and restoring the wide, structural channels and bald spots left behind by advanced, widespread infestations. A handful of small, isolated moth holes can typically be repaired directly; see our Rug Repair service for that scope.

Color & Dye Correction

Utilizing specialized color-correction techniques to address severe sun fading, chemical dye bleeding, or alkaline burns, restoring the rug's original vibrancy.

Fibers & Weaves We Service

Antique Persian & Oriental

Turkish Oushak & Anatolian

Moroccan Beni Ourain

Navajo & Flat-Weave Kilims

Viscose

Tencel

Why Rug Owners Choose Rug Refinery

Clear Estimates

You receive the recommended service and estimated cost before treatment begins.

Pickup & Delivery

Convenient rug pickup and delivery are available across NYC and Brooklyn.

Individualized Treatment

Treatment is selected for the individual rug, followed by controlled drying and inspection.

Rug Specific Assessment

We evaluate the rug’s fibers, dyes, construction and condition before recommending treatment.

Questions?

Can a rug with a large hole or dry rot really be restored?

Yes. Large holes, severe dog chewing, and dry rot require structural reconstruction. Our master artisans first rebuild the underlying warp and weft foundation from scratch. Once the grid is secure, we hand-knot custom-dyed wool or silk back into the area to recreate the missing pattern as closely as possible.

Will the new wool match the faded colors of my antique rug?

Matching century-old, oxidized dyes is the most challenging aspect of restoration. We maintain an extensive inventory of vintage yarns and utilize custom-dyeing techniques to match the faded patina of your rug as closely as possible, so the new knots blend as closely as practical into the original pile.

Is it financially worth restoring a severely damaged rug?

For hand-knotted Persian, Oriental, Navajo, and true antique rugs, we evaluate the rug's condition, construction, value and intended use before recommending restoration. These pieces often hold significant financial and historical value, and a master-level restoration can help protect that value and preserve a generational heirloom.

How long does a full master-level restoration take?

True restoration is a slow, painstaking art form. Rebuilding a foundation and hand-tying thousands of individual knots can take anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks, depending on the knot density (KPSI), the size of the damage, and the complexity of the pattern.

Explore Related Services & Guides

Related Services: Localized damage that doesn't require full reconstruction can go to professional rug repair. Failing fringe on an antique piece is covered by rug fringe repair, and once restored, a rug still needs professional rug cleaning to maintain it.

Rug Care Guides: Learn why rug fringes unravel and how professional repair rebuilds them and why hand-washing is safer for antique wool and Persian rugs.

See the Results: View a before-and-after example of a full restoration.

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