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Frequently Asked Questions
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- 01At Ace Carpet Edging, we can edge carpets of various sizes, from small area rugs to large room-sized carpets. Our edging services cater to a wide range of carpet dimensions.
- 02The price to have a rug or stair runner created depends on the size of your carpet and the edging style you choose. Our prices start at £7.00 per linear metre. Please contact us for a customised quote. If you are a Trade customer, please contact us for a Trade price list.
- 03We are open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- 04Yes, there is free car parking directly outside our workshop.
- 05Yes, we can create shaped pieces suitable for caravans, motorhomes, and boats.
- 06Yes, we do not sell carpet so you will need to purchase carpet from a carpet shop. We work closely with a large number of carpet retailers so we can advise you on the best shop to purchase carpet from in your area.
- 07No, we can cut your carpet to any size or shape to meet your requirements.
- 08No, if you are leaving your carpet with us, you can deliver it to us any time during our opening hours. However, if you wish to use our while-you-wait service, please contact us first to arrange an appointment.
- 09No, we can edge any size carpet. However, if your carpet is large (over 4m x 4m) then please contact us first to discuss your requirements.
- 10If you are local to Great Dunmow, you can deliver your carpet to our workshop and collect it within 3-5 working days. Alternatively, you can book a while-you-wait appointment, and we will edge your carpet within 1-2 hours for same-day collection. For those further afield, we offer a courier service to collect and return your carpet. Please visit our Nationwide Collection & Delivery page for more details and pricing.
- 11We offer carpet whipping, tape binding, and narrow-tape binding. You can view our full range of carpet edging styles and order free samples from our website here.(https://www.acecarpetedging.co.uk/edging-styles)
- 12No, our while-you wait service is charged at the same rate as our other services.
- 13Tape binding features a border with approximately 55mm of tape visible. Narrow-tape binding features a border with approximately 5mm of tape visible.
- 14Carpet whipping is a traditional style featuring a woollen yarn which is overlocked to the edge of a carpet. It is a simple, affordable edging style suitable for all carpet types. Tape binding is a more contemporary style featuring binding tape which is folded and professionally hand-stitched to the edge of the carpet. It is a premium, durable edging style suitable for low-pile (short) carpet types.
- 15While-you-wait appointments usually take between 1-2 hours depending on the size and shape of the rug or runner. Complex and/or large jobs may not be suitable for a while-you-wait appointment. Please contact us (https://www.acecarpetedging.co.uk/contact-us)to discuss your requirements.
- 16No, the carpet edging styles do not add any width to the carpet edges. The carpet edging is stitched to the edge of the carpet sides.
- 17Yes, we can alter the shape or size of a rug and replace the edging if required.
- 18You can visit our workshop to view our carpet edging styles or alternatively you can order free samples of our binding tapes directly from our website here.
- 19All of our carpet edging styles are hard-wearing making them a suitable option for homes with children and pets. The style you chose will depend on your personal style preference.
- 20Yes if the carpet is in good condition. To protect the health and safety of our staff, we will NOT accept unclean or soiled carpet.
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