Can Your Area Rug Be Repaired?
Can Your Area Rug Be Repaired?

A damaged rug does not have to mean a replaced rug. Whether it is frayed edges, an unraveling edge, a moth-damaged section, or a pet-related tear in the pile, most area rug damage is repairable by an experienced hand. Arslanian Bros. has been providing professional area rug repair to homeowners since 1959, and the cases where a rug truly cannot be saved are far rarer than most people expect.
What Are The Most Common Types of Rug Damage?
Fringe wear and loss is among the most frequent repair requests — particularly for older or more heavily used rugs where the fringe has thinned, broken, or completely separated from the foundation. Edge unraveling is another common issue that tends to worsen quickly once it starts, as each additional inch that comes loose accelerates the deterioration of the adjacent area. Pet damage — holes, tears, and areas where pile has been pulled or eaten through — and moth damage to wool rugs are also regular repair requests that respond well to professional restoration work.
Why Does Fast Action Matter With Rug Damage?
Rug damage rarely stays contained. An edge that has started to unravel will continue to unravel with every footstep and every move of the rug. A small hole at a high-traffic area will grow. Moth damage that begins in one section of a wool rug can spread to adjacent areas if the rug is stored or used without addressing the issue. Getting a damaged rug evaluated and repaired promptly almost always means less extensive — and less expensive — work than waiting until the damage has had time to progress.
Can We Match the Repair to the Rug?
Not all rug repairs are the same, and the appropriate technique depends entirely on the rug's construction, fiber type, and the nature of the damage. Hand-knotted rugs require hand-knotted repairs using matching wool or silk. Machine-made rugs have their own repair approaches. Applying the wrong technique to the wrong type of rug produces a result that stands out rather than blending in — which is why repair work done by specialists who understand rug construction produces dramatically better results than general textile repair.
Is a Repaired Rug Worth Keeping?
For rugs with sentimental value, significant monetary value, or simply a quality that a replacement cannot match, professional repair is almost always the right decision. A well-executed repair restores both the function and the appearance of the rug, often to a degree that makes the damage nearly imperceptible.
Ready to Bring Your Rug Back to Life?
Arslanian Bros. has been repairing and restoring area rugs for homeowners in Cleveland, OH, for over 65 years. Our repairs are handled by craftspeople who understand rug construction from foundation to pile. We also offer
area rug cleaning,
professional rug storage,
carpet cleaning, and
upholstery cleaning to give your textiles the full-service care they deserve. Call us today at
(216) 271-6888 to
request service and find out what our team can do for your damaged rug.












