Three types of popular finishing styles for rugs

There are several steps in the finishing process, and can vary based on the style the designer chooses. First and foremost, to finish a rug,it is the final step before bringing it into your lovely home. If you look at any area rug, you’ll notice the finish around the perimeter. Area rugs almost always have a style of finish applied on the edges, while wall-to-wall carpeting typically has no finish as there is no need for it.
There are three types of popular finishing styles for rugs

Binding Style Carpet

The edges of a binded carpet must be finished to prevent fraying, which will occur with any unfinished carpet, or unraveling, which could occur in unfinished loop styles (such as Berbers). The colors are generally matched close to the field color of the rug so the edge is not noticeable, just finished nicely. Binding gives a rug more of a tailored look, a classic finish giving a rug an elegant finish. Diamond carpets can typically bind rugs with 1in. – 3in. on the face, it is your preference.

Serging Style Carpet

Serging is another type of binding that resembles a “hand-sewn” look, with a thick fiber that is wrapped around the edge of the carpet continuously. It is often considered to provide a higher-end look than binding, and it is commonly seen on manufactured (pre-made) area rugs. The color options for serging are also matched with the field color of the rug. Serging is the most cost effective when using Diamond carpets to finish your rug

Fringing Style Carpet

Fringing is a common and somewhat iconic finishing on area rugs. Many can picture the fringe on the short ends of rugs: long tassels, usually a white or off-white color. In hand-knotted rugs, the fringe is necessary, as it is the edge of the “backbone” fibers of the rug. On machine-made rugs, however, fringe is only for appearance and serves no practical purpose. Fringing is difficult to vacuum as the ends get sucked into the vacuum and tangled. Additionally, the fringe is easily stained or soiled, and usually difficult to clean.