Rug Cutting & Binding

RUG CUTTING & BINDING IN NYC

Rug Refinery provides professional rug cutting and binding services throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island for homeowners, interior designers and commercial spaces. Additional service is available in Long Island, Westchester and Northern New Jersey. Whether you need a custom-sized area rug, stair runner or hallway runner, we precisely cut and finish Persian, Oriental, wool, synthetic and designer rugs using durable edge binding techniques that create a clean, long-lasting finish.

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PRECISION CUTTING & BINDING: BEFORE & AFTER

*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.

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The Engineering of a Custom Cut

The Danger of Fraying: Cutting a rug is not as simple as taking shears to fabric. Whether a rug is hand-knotted, hand-tufted, or machine-woven, severing the foundation immediately compromises its structural tension. Without immediate and expert stabilization, the rug will rapidly unravel and lose its pile.

‍Millimeter Precision: We utilize advanced templating and physical layouts to cut your rug to the exact dimensions of your space. Whether you need a simple size reduction, a custom hall runner, or a perfectly measured stair runner, our cuts are mathematically precise to achieve a clean, accurate fit within the room.

‍Bespoke Edge Finishing: A custom-cut rug must be properly finished to look intentional and high-end. We offer an extensive selection of edge treatments, including color-matched hand-serging, narrow cotton binding, and premium wide leather borders, ensuring your new piece elevates your interior design.

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.

Custom Fabrication & Finishing Options

Custom Dimension Cutting

We cut rugs and broadloom carpet to your exact specified dimensions with millimeter precision. 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.

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 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 mathematically 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.

Explore Related Services & Guides

Related Services: Need help planning the new dimensions first? See custom rug resizing. Damaged fringe from an old edge should go to rug fringe repair, and tears or holes are handled under professional rug repair.

Rug Care Guides: Read how our workroom cares for fine rugs by hand and how to protect a newly bound rug from everyday spills.

See the Results: View a before-and-after example of a cutting and binding project.

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