How To Keep Rug Fringe Straight

If the rug isn t properly cared for though the tassels may start to fray shed.

How to keep rug fringe straight.

But if the fringe tassels untie are torn or wear off the knots of the rug can begin to pull away and unravel and this absolutely has an impact on the value of the rug. Messy fringes is a problem that draws many customers away from hand knotted rugs despite their beauty and high quality. To keep paint lines crisp we used a utility knife and a level to cut straight lines through the painter s tape. However some of them invariably look all messy because the fringe will not stay straight.

Fringe tassels give an area rug an exotic or elegant look. Even if your item is older you can clean up the fringe and prevent it from fraying again. Keep the fringe as straight as possible to avoid overlapping which would increase the thickness and cause the carpet to sit higher off the ground. I have several oriental type rugs.

Anyone have an ingenious ide. Fringe in most cases has little or no significant impact on the value of a rug because it is a byproduct of the weaving process. The tool of choice i feel for straightening carpet fringe is the detangling styling comb found in the hair care section of stores everywhere. Fringed trim adds a touch of whimsy and texture to curtains rugs skirts scarves and all kinds of home furnishings and apparel.

There are several different types of fringe. Straight fringe adds excellent texture and interest to the edge or bottom of beadwork. This video teaches you how to straighten the fringes on your rug. Go ahead and fold the fringe to the reverse side of the rug and fasten it to the back of the rug with additional tape and proper tension.

I ve seen the tape used on the back but i don t particularly want to use that especially on round rugs where there s a gap between each tassel. Here we will show a basic orderly pattern to demonstrate the basics. After months or years of use however the ends of the fringed trim can start to fray making your item look aged. Add a border to faux painted rug with the borders laid out with painter s tape pour your base paint into a paint tray.