Area Rug Repair

PROFESSIONAL RUG REPAIR IN NYC

Damaged rugs can often be restored instead of replaced. Rug Refinery provides professional rug repair throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island for Persian, Oriental, antique and handmade area rugs. Additional service is available in Long Island, Westchester and Northern New Jersey. We repair tears, holes, worn edges, unraveling seams, moth damage and everyday wear using traditional restoration techniques that preserve the original beauty, structure and value of your rug.

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STRUCTURAL RUG REPAIR: BEFORE & AFTER

* Because vintage and antique dyes fade organically over time, exact color-matching for new yarns is an intricate process. Our primary goal with essential repair is to halt structural unraveling and restore the foundation's integrity as fully as possible, while making the physical repair as visually seamless as possible.

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Why Immediate Repair Matters

Tears & Open Seams: A tear, slit, or open seam is a localized failure in the rug's foundation. Left alone, foot traffic and vacuum contact widen the damage and cause surrounding knots to release. Prompt stabilization stops a small tear from becoming a large hole.

Pet & Everyday Damage: Chewed corners, claw snags, and scattered small holes are among the most common repairs we perform. We patch and reinforce the affected area, matching yarn color and pile height so the repair blends into the surrounding field.

Knowing When Repair Is Enough: Most localized damage, such as a few inches of open seam, a corner chew, or a handful of small moth holes, can be repaired directly without disturbing the rest of the rug. Widespread damage across large sections of the foundation calls for full reconstruction instead; see our Antique Rug Restoration page for that scope of work.

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.

Essential Rug Repair Services

Pet Damage & Chew Repair

Chewed corners, claw snags, and scattered pet damage are safely patched and reinforced, matching yarn color and pile height so the repair blends as closely as practical with the surrounding field.

Localized Moth Damage

A handful of small moth holes can usually be patched directly without a full rebuild. Widespread infestation damage is handled on our Antique Rug Restoration page instead.

Tear & Slit Stabilization

We expertly patch and stabilize rips, slits, and punctures caused by heavy furniture, pet damage, or vacuum cleaner accidents, preventing the tear from traveling further into the center of the rug.

Backing Replacement & Blocking

For tufted and modern rugs suffering from deteriorating latex or structural curling, we apply fresh, premium backings and utilize professional blocking techniques designed to help the rug lie as flat as possible.

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?

My dog chewed a corner of my rug. Can that be repaired?

Yes, in most cases. We patch and reinforce chewed corners and edges, matching the yarn color and pile height so the repair is nearly invisible. If the chewing has reached deep into the foundation, we'll let you know before starting work.

I found a few small moth holes. Do I need full restoration, or can this be repaired?

A handful of small, localized moth holes can usually be patched directly as a repair. Moth damage is often first spotted during a routine cleaning. If the infestation has spread across large sections of the foundation, that requires full reconstruction; see our Antique Rug Restoration service for that level of work.

Is it worth repairing an older or heavily worn area rug?

In most cases, yes. Repairing an unravelling edge, patching a small tear, or securing a worn fringe is a standard maintenance procedure. It is far more cost-effective to perform minor structural repairs now than to wait until the rug requires complete foundational restoration.

How long does a professional rug repair take?

Standard structural repairs, such as edge serging, binding, or basic fringe securing, generally take 1 to 2 weeks to complete in our workroom. We will always provide a clear timeline along with your estimate before the project begins.

Explore Related Services & Guides

Related Services: For fringe-specific damage, see rug fringe repair. If you need a finished edge after a repair, visit rug cutting and binding, and widespread or antique damage is better handled through antique rug restoration.

Rug Care Guides: Read why rug fringes unravel and how we rebuild them and what to do immediately after a spill.

See the Results: View a before-and-after example of our repair work.

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