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Breaking down of house items is an unpredictable and normal issue that happen for every one and can\u2019t be controlled . Regard to the high price of house items, Possibility of repurchase them is almost difficult and impossible. Environmental requirements necessitate us to drop consumerism as much as possible and repair our furniture so they can be reused. The carpets are one of the most sensitive items in the home. They are usually subject to scald by iron , torn and puncture, stains and other damages and this is normal and natural. The carpets are in high price and value. Therefore we can\u2019t replace them when a small problem occurs. Because it\u2019s a difficult thing from Economic aspect. And it also occasions a serious damage to the environment. One of the simple ways for repairing the damaged carpets is darning them. We will introduce you the darning of the machine made carpet in this article.<\/p>\n\n

What\u2019s the darning of the machine made carpet?<\/h2><\/h2>\n\n

Before we get to the main topic, we bring a brief explanation of darning of the carpet for those who may not be familiar with the process. Maybe it\u2019s hard to belive; Darning of Carpet is a valuable art in the carpet industry that helps improve both the lifespan and appearance of the carpet. Damages such as scald, torn and being asymmetrical of carpets can severely affect the appearance of them and even reduce their lifespan. The above issues will be resolved through the darning and the carpet will be usable again.<\/p>\n\n

Restoration and darning are performed for both hand _made and machine made carpets<\/a>.This industry has saved many valuable hand_made carpets in the country from destruction, and\u00a0 the carpet retrieve its value and was even transferred to a museum.It is worth mentioning that rug repairing is usually used for partial imperfections.Sometimes, carpets get damaged or even severely burned. In these cases, the problem can be fixed by restoration process.<\/p><\/p>\n\n

A general summary of the carpet darning process<\/strong><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n

If your carpet needs restoration, you would naturally want to know how the darning process works.This is why, in this section, we have briefly listed all the steps involved in the carpet restoration process.<\/p>\n\n

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  • Vacuuming both sides of the carpet and removing dust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Washing the carpet using the right and standard method<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Laying the carpet on a flat surface with good lighting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Checking the level of damage or wear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Making a general map of the designs and color patterns of the carpet with undamaged parts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Opening the damaged warp and weft knots of the carpet with a needle or a bradawl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Doing weaving and knotting until your carpet is back to its natural shape. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • When a large part of the carpet is damaged, it is put in a wooden frame to prevent it from getting wrinkled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • If the carpet threads have faded over time, the darner usually uses threads that match the carpet\u2019s color during the darning process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    It is important to mention that the darning process for carpets varies depending on their type and the damage to each one.<\/p>\n\n

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    The types of darning of the carpets<\/strong><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n

    The darning industry is very extensive, and it has many various branches.As mentioned, the process and the type of darning is different based on the problems and damages of the carpets. Therefore, all the carpets are not repaired in the same way, and according to the type of the carpet, extent and the type of the damage the most appropriate method will be used. The types of darning are :<\/p>\n\n

    Repairing and darning of torn machine\u00a0 made carpets<\/strong><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n

    Tearing is one of the most common things that happen for the carpets. The families who have children face with this issue more than others.Fortunately this issue will be solved by darning and the appearance of the carpet will be same like its natural form. If your carpets are torn, you would get help from the darning and repairing carpets center, quickly. Because the tearing may expand and the other parts of carpet will be faced by this issue. <\/p>\n\n

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    Darning of frayed machine made carpets<\/strong><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n

    People who live in humid and sticky area face too many problems. For example their machine _made and hand_made carpets Will be frayed because humid is the main factor of fraying. Second issue is direct sunlight to the carpet. This two factors will brittle the warp and weft of the carpet so that even when the carpet is unrolled the fibres of the carpet may break up. Placing the carpet in the kitchen or near the flowerpot cause the carpet be subjected to the damage, more.Daring of a frayed machine_made carpet comparing to other carpets is a difficult and time comsuming task.This process is done through warping and replacing the damaged warps. Eventually the stitching and restoration process of torn parts will carry out.<\/p>\n\n

    Darning of machine made carpet fringes <\/strong><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n

    Another damage that\u00a0 the machine _made and hand_made carpets may face, is the damage and fraying of carpet fringes. The fringes of the carpet get damaged overtime and according to various external factors, or the material of the carpet. In the darning of\u00a0 carpet fringes, the damaged fringes are carefully removed, and the undamaged fringes are replaced according to carpet design.<\/p><\/p>\n\n

    Carpet selvedge stitching<\/strong><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n

    The edges of the carpet (the lengthwise edges) that are sewn in various methods and colors are called the selvedge. The selvedge which are important and Sensitive parts of the carpet and they\u2019re in right and left sides, they may become frayed , damaged, or torn over time. In selvedge stitching, a new selvedge similar to the original one is sewn and replaces the damaged one .<\/p>\n\n

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    In general, damage of carpet is classified into three main categories, that each one has its own solutions.<\/p>\n\n

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    • Partial damages such as surface stains, fraying of fringes and selvedges are repaired through the easy darning or third grade darning .<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

    • The carpets that are moth eaten, frayed , or have small tears but still have usable and undamaged warps can be repaired with a medium or second grade darning.<\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n

    • Carpets that have lost their knots and warps due to inappropriate Transportation , excess humid, scalds, or large tears need more time and expertise to repair. They require full or first grade darning.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      What should or shouldn\u2019t do in the darning of the machine made carpet<\/strong><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n

      Because carpets are both essential and luxury items in every home, any neglecting in their care and repair will have expensive consequences.For this reason, in this part , we will explain some important points for darning of machine_made carpets until your carpet looks like its natural form .<\/p>\n\n

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      • The most important thing is that never try darning the carpet yourself at home. Darning of the carpet requires professional knowledge, familiarity with its weave, fibres, the elements of the carpet, and a lot experience in this field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Before anything else, research the best repair and darning center and make certain about the credibility of the center and the satisfaction of other customers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Your carpet is one of the valuable assets in your home, so don\u2019t trust to unreliable centers that has low prices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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