HAND TUFTED RUGS Cautions: Check for latex odor and advise customer that it will not come out. Stenciling. Grin the face pile and look for stencil ink on the primary backing at color change areas. Look on the back of the rug. Many times the red or blue stencil...
SISAL RUGS Cautions: Test and inspect rug. Complete pre-inspection form and photograph rug. Note all pre-Existing conditions, including: Check for signs of shrinkage, dimensional distortion and rippling. Look for water marks and rings. Look for “ghost”...
BRAIDED RUGS Cautions: Pre-inspect entire rug for splits and dimensional stability. If damaged, repair before cleaning. Quote repair costs before cleaning. If the core of the braid is made of paper, the paper will buckle and may bleed into the face fibers when...
Wilton Rugs Cautions: Always inspect and pretest. Document and photograph. Note all pre-existing damage. Check for yellowing and browning. Look for jute in backing as it will likely brown when cleaned. Hems tend to come unglued at each end. Quote repair cost...
ANIMAL SKINS Cautions: Always inspect and pretest. Note all pre-existing damage. Document and photograph existing conditions. Check if the animal hair is rotten. If the hair is rotten, it will come off the skin when agitated. Is the skin stiff, dry, stained and or...
RAYON/VISCOSE RUGS Cautions: 1. Test and inspect rug. Complete pre-inspection form and photograph rug. Note all pre-Existing conditions, including: 2. Look for yarn slippage. 3. Document texture issues. 4. Look for yellowing and other discolorations. 5. Test...
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