
Frequently Asked Questions
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At 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.
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The 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.
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We are open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
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Yes, there is free car parking directly outside our workshop.
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Yes, we can create shaped pieces suitable for caravans, motorhomes, and boats.
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Yes, 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.
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No, we can cut your carpet to any size or shape to meet your requirements.
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No, 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.
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No, 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.
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If 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.
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We 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.
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No, our while-you wait service is charged at the same rate as our other services.
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Tape binding features a border with approximately 55mm of tape visible. Narrow-tape binding features a border with approximately 5mm of tape visible.
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Carpet 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.
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While-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 to discuss your requirements.
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No, 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.
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Yes, we can alter the shape or size of a rug and replace the edging if required.
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You 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.
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All 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.
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Yes if the carpet is in good condition. To protect the health and safety of our staff, we will NOT accept unclean or soiled carpet.