Frequently Asked Questions:
Carpet Edging & Custom Stair Runners

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.

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.

We are open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Yes, there is free car parking directly outside our workshop.

Yes, we can create shaped pieces suitable for caravans, motorhomes, and boats.

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.

No, we can cut your carpet to any size or shape to meet your requirements.

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.

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.

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.

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.

No, our while-you wait service is charged at the same rate as our other services.

Tape binding features a border with approximately 55mm of tape visible. Narrow-tape binding features a border with approximately 5mm of tape visible.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, we can alter the shape or size of a rug and replace the edging if required.

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.

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.

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.

We cover the whole of Essex (UK) with our collection and delivery service, including Chelmsford, Southend, Braintree, Sudbury, Cambridge, Basildon, Thurrock, Watford, Romford, St Albans, Harlow, Colchester, Witham, Brentwood, Billericay, Rayleigh, Hertford, Bishops Stortford, Welwyn Garden City, Potters Bar, Waltham Cross, Epping, Loughton, Woodford, Chadwell heath, Upminster, Dagenham, Hornchurch, Ilford, Chingford, Enfield, Letchworth Garden City, Baldock, Hitchin, Royston, Melbourn, Malden, Tiptree, Rochford, Corringham, Grays, Rainham, Ongar.

Most edging jobs are completed quickly, but the time can vary depending on the size, shape, and edging style you choose. If you use our while-you-wait service, your order is usually ready in 1-2 hours. For courier and standard orders, please contact us for the latest turnaround time.

Yes, we work with trade customers as well as the general public. If you need regular edging services or a trade price list, please contact us and we will be pleased to help.

Yes, you can order free samples from our website so you can compare colours and finishes at home. It is a simple way to make sure you choose the right tape for your rug or stair runner.

Yes, we can cut replacement mats to shape and edge them for a neat, professional finish. This is ideal if you need a custom fit for a caravan, campervan, or car.

You can pay securely online or in person using cash, debit card, credit card, PayPal. If you are a trade customer and need something different, please get in touch and we will be happy to help.