CUSTOM-SHAPED RUG FABRICATION IN NYC

Custom rug cutting, binding and serging for designers, architects and homeowners. We fabricate area rugs, runners and broadloom carpet to precise dimensions using floor plans, templates or on-site measurements.

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*Final dimensions, pattern symmetry, and edge finishes are determined by the rug's original weave density and structural foundation. Every custom cutting project is meticulously templated and assessed to ensure structural integrity before any alterations begin.

Precision Fabrication for Custom-Shaped Rugs

Custom Cutting We fabricate rugs to complement rooms where standard rectangular sizes will not work. Using architectural drawings, physical templates or verified measurements, we can produce curved, angled and irregular shapes tailored to the space.

Structural Stability Cutting through a rugโ€™s foundation requires professional stabilization to prevent fraying, unraveling and pile loss. Each rug is evaluated before fabrication to determine the safest cutting and finishing method.

Custom Edge Finishing Complete the rug with color-matched serging, narrow cotton binding or a decorative border. We recommend the finish based on the rugโ€™s construction, intended use and design.

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Custom Fabrication & Finishing Options

Custom Dimension Cutting

We cut rugs and broadloom carpet to your exact specified verified dimensions. If you need help planning the right size and fit for a room, see our Rug Resizing service.

Stair Runner Fabrication

Transforming broadloom carpet or long gallery rugs into custom stair runners, cut perfectly to the width of your staircase and finished with high-end, durable edge binding.

Hand-Serging & Whipping

The traditional method for fine rugs, utilizing a continuous, color-matched yarn tightly whipped around the raw edge to create a secure, organic-looking border.

Cotton & Leather Binding

Applying a tailored strip of premium fabric from standard narrow cotton to wide, architectural leather borders folded securely over the cut edge and sewn down for a clean, modern finish.

Area Rug Types We Service

Persian & Oriental Rugs
Oushak & Turkish Rugs
Moroccan & Beni Ourain Rugs
Kilim & Flat-Weave Rugs
Viscose Rugs
Tencel Rugs
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Custom Rug Cutting, Binding & Serging in NYC

A cut rug needs a finished edge to survive. Rug Refinery cuts, binds and serges area rugs, runners and carpet remnants for homeowners, designers and commercial spaces across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island.

Binding vs. serging

Serging is a continuous yarn whipped tightly around the edge, the traditional finish on Persian and fine wool rugs. Binding folds a fabric strip over the edge and stitches it down, giving a cleaner, more tailored border.

Either way, we secure the warp and weft before finishing so the newly cut edge holds its shape.

Edge finishing options

  • Hand-serging โ€” color-matched yarn, traditional on fine wool and Persian rugs
  • Cotton binding โ€” a tailored fabric strip for a clean, modern border
  • Leather binding โ€” wide architectural borders for contemporary interiors
  • Machine serging โ€” durable, economical finishing for high-traffic and synthetic rugs
  • Stair runner fabrication โ€” cut to your staircase width and finished on both edges
  • Carpet remnant conversion โ€” turning broadloom into a bespoke area rug

Custom projects

Whether you're repurposing an heirloom too large for your apartment or fabricating a runner from broadloom, every project is templated before cutting. Send photos and dimensions for a free estimate.

Pickup & Delivery

Always know exactly
where your rug is.

The moment your rug is scheduled for pickup, we send you a private tracking link.

  • Live driver location

    Follow the map for an estimated window on when your rug will be collected โ€” and when it's on its way back.
  • Text & email updates

    Get a message at every step of your pickup and delivery, so you're never left guessing.
  • Photo proof of delivery

    Every return is photographed, tagged and time-stamped โ€” so there's never a question about what came back.

Tracking isn't available on every job, and any times shown are estimates rather than guaranteed windows.

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Questions?

Can broadloom carpet be cut and bound into an area rug?

Absolutely. We regularly take high-end broadloom carpet and cut it to the exact dimensions of a client's room, finishing the edges with custom cotton binding, serging, or leather borders to create a bespoke, perfectly sized area rug.

What is the difference between serging and binding?

Serging is a continuous yarn that is tightly whipped around the edge of the rug, giving it a classic, hand-finished look common on Persian and fine wool rugs. Binding uses a strip of fabric (like cotton, linen, or leather) folded over the edge and sewn down, offering a clean, tailored, and modern border.

Will cutting my patterned rug ruin the symmetry?

We carefully plan and template every cut before making it. While reducing a rug's size means some of the pattern or outer border will be lost, our master artisans strategically plan the cuts to preserve the central medallion and maintain the best possible visual symmetry for the new dimensions.

How long does custom cutting and binding take?

Standard resizing and edge binding typically take 2 to 3 weeks in our workroom. Projects requiring highly complex architectural cuts, custom-sourced leather borders, or intricate stair runner fabrication may require additional time.

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