A rug can need more than one kind of attention, but cleaning, repair and appraisal are not interchangeable. Identifying the purpose of your visit helps the team understand the problem and explain the relevant scope. David Oriental Rugs offers these services in Houston alongside its handmade-rug showroom.

Cleaning addresses soil and treatment concerns

Cleaning is the starting point when your main concern is routine soil, a spill, a pet accident or odor. The proposed work should follow an evaluation of the rug’s materials, construction, dyes and condition. Tell the team what happened, how long it has been present and which treatments have already been attempted.

Use the rug-cleaning service page to review the process and request an estimate. Explain any structural damage at the same time so it is not overlooked in a cleaning-only discussion.

Repair addresses damage to the rug

Loose edges, fringe damage, holes, tears and unraveling are reasons to discuss repair or restoration. Ask what can be addressed, how the proposed work relates to the rug’s existing construction and whether the result will remain visibly different from surrounding areas. Cleaning alone should not be assumed to rebuild missing or damaged material.

A repair estimate should explain the particular work being considered. For further information, review rug restoration and repair and bring photographs of the full rug as well as the damaged area.

Appraisal addresses a documented evaluation

People request appraisals for different purposes, such as insurance, estate administration or resale planning. Explain the intended use and ask what documentation and valuation basis are appropriate. An asking price, a cleaning estimate and an appraisal prepared for a specific purpose are different things.

Bring purchase documents, earlier appraisals and any known history. Ask the recipient of the appraisal, such as an insurer or adviser, what requirements apply. Review our rug appraisal information before arranging the visit.

When more than one service may be relevant

A stained rug with a worn edge may need both cleaning and repair. An inherited rug may first need identification and evaluation before you decide whether to clean, repair, sell or keep it. Ask the team to explain a sensible sequence and separate the estimates or documentation for each service.

Bring a simple written brief

Write down the rug’s approximate size, the main issue and what outcome you need. Include photographs, any labels and details of previous work. State your timing and budget constraints. A clear brief makes it easier to distinguish necessary work from optional work and reduces misunderstandings about what has been authorized.

David Oriental Rugs is at 3221 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77063. Call (713) 266-7772 to discuss which service fits your situation and whether to bring the rug in or arrange collection. Availability, treatment and documentation should be confirmed for the individual rug.