Fringes, edges, moth damage and holes – repaired and restored with care
Frayed edges, loose fringes, moth damage or a hole in your favourite rug: at Zekos Express on Sempacherstrasse 19 in Lucerne we repair and restore oriental rugs, designer carpets and heirlooms by hand. Bring the rug in – we look at it and tell you the price before we start.
We secure loose fringes and re-knot missing ones, overcast edges by hand, mend moth damage and re-knot tears and holes. We also treat ripples, crush marks and water, burn and sun damage. Whether a valuable oriental rug, a modern designer carpet or an heirloom: we work true to the original, with material that matches the rug.
Every damage is different, so there is no flat rate for repairs. We tell you the price after inspection – and only then start work. Carpet cleaning has fixed guide prices: machine-made carpets from CHF 25.– per m², hand-woven oriental rugs CHF 35.– per m², silk rugs CHF 70.– per m². Moth protection or odour removal costs CHF 10.– per m².
From a small edge repair to restoring an heirloom:
Much damage only shows properly once the rug is clean. That is why we often combine repair and washing: clean gently first, then secure fringes and edges. After a moth infestation we also recommend moth protection so the damage does not come back.
Ideally bring the rug rolled rather than folded to Sempacherstrasse 19 – Monday to Saturday, no appointment. We check material, knotting and damage, discuss the options with you and give you the price and timing.
Answered briefly – before you bring your rug in.
Contact →It depends on the damage, size and material – a new edge costs less than a mended hole. We look at the rug and tell you the price before we start.
Yes. We secure loose fringes and re-knot missing ones so they match the rug.
Yes, we mend moth damage properly. It is important to clean the rug first and then treat it with moth protection (CHF 10.– per m²) so the moths do not return.
Yes. We restore oriental rugs, silk rugs and heirlooms true to the original: tears and holes are re-knotted, the pile matched and edges overcast by hand.
Yes, we resize rugs, make them smaller or larger and add a leather binding if needed – for example when the rug has to fit a new room.
No. Bring the rug rolled to Sempacherstrasse 19 in Lucerne, Monday to Saturday. For very large rugs, best give us a quick call: 041 410 31 09.
You can also send us photos of the damage on WhatsApp beforehand. We confirm the price once we have seen the rug in the shop.
