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If you’re looking to add to your business’s capabilities by purchasing a carpet binding or serging machine this year, have we got a deal for you! Actually, Bond offers 5 deals on our line of portable binders and serging machines. In this blog we will go through everything our package deals include, and we think you will agree that, when it comes to providing what your business needs to get started right out of the box, we’ve got you covered.  

Bond Machine Package Deals

Our line of portable binders makes finishing carpet on site so simple and the results are clean and elegant looking. You will be proud of the work you can produce anywhere for your customers. Our machine package deals center around a combination of carpet binding machine + binding tapes. 

Deal #1 Bond Model PBB-1X Bobbinless 2×2 Binder – For this deal you get: 

• Bond Model PBB-1X Bobbinless 2×2 Binder AS WELL AS 
• The top 25 colors of ⅞” veltron binding 
• Free veltron binding color chart 
• 1-¼” serge tape folder attachment
• Folder bracket and guide plate for the second folder
• The top 5 colors in 1-¼” cotton serge tape
• Free cotton binding and serge tape chart
• Box of 100 #25 Needles 
• #75 Cleartone .012 thread canister (Spare)
• Bond Spray Lubricant
• Bond Sewing Softener
• EZ Duster
• Size 69 bonded nylon natural / white Tex 70

The value of all the combined extras in Deal #1 is $1,028.50, but we offer them at $875.26 with the total price of everything with the Bond Model PBB-1X Bobbinless machine for $5,926.25. It’s currently on sale for only $5,283.24. 

Deal #2 Bond Model PBB-2X Bobbinless 4X4 Binder – For this deal you get: 

• Bond Model PBB-2X Bobbinless 4X4 Binder AS WELL AS 
• The top 25 colors of ⅞” veltron binding 
• Free veltron binding color chart 
• 1-¼” serge tape folder attachment
• Folder bracket and guide plate for the second folder
• The top 5 colors in 1-¼” cotton serge tape
• Free cotton binding and serge tape chart
• Box of 100 #25 Needles 
• #75 Cleartone .012 thread canister (Spare)
• Bond Spray Lubricant
• Bond Sewing Softener
• EZ Duster
• 12/4 Tex 135 Glazed Cotton Color Maple thread

The value of all the combined extras in Deal #2 is $1,048.00, but we offer them at $892.81 with the total price of everything with the Bond Model PBB-2X Bobbinless machine for $6,890.75. It’s currently on sale for only $6,151.29. 

Deal #3 Bond Model PBB-1X Bobbinless 2×2 Binder – For this deal you get: 

• Bond Model PBB-1X Bobbinless 2×2 Binder AS WELL AS 
• The top 25 colors of 1-¼” veltron binding 
• Free veltron binding color chart 
• 1-¼” serge tape folder attachment
• Folder bracket and guide plate for the second folder
• The top 5 colors in 1-¼” cotton serge tape
• Free cotton binding and serge tape chart
• Box of 100 #25 Needles 
• #75 Cleartone .012 thread canister (Spare)
• Bond Spray Lubricant
• Bond Sewing Softener
• EZ Duster
• 12/4 Tex 135 Glazed Cotton Color Chestnut thread

The value of all the combined extras in Deal #3 is $1,176.75, but we offer them at $1,008.69 with the total price of everything with the Bond Model PBB-2X Bobbinless machine for between $6,074.50 – $6,174.50. It’s currently on sale for only $5,416.67 – $5,506.67. 

Deal #4 Bond Model PBB-2X Bobbinless 4×4 Binder – For this deal you get: 

• Bond Model PBB-2X Bobbinless 4×4 Binder AS WELL AS
• The top 25 colors of 1-¼” veltron binding 
• Free veltron binding color chart 
• 1-¼” serge tape folder attachment
• Folder bracket and guide plate for the second folder
• The top 5 colors in 1-¼” cotton serge tape
• Free cotton binding and serge tape chart
• Box of 100 #25 Needles 
• #75 Cleartone .012 thread canister (Spare)
• Bond Spray Lubricant
• Bond Sewing Softener
• EZ Duster
• Size 69 Tex 70 NATURAL / WHITE nylon thread 16 oz spl

The value of all the combined extras in Deal #4 is $1,157.25, but we offer them at $991.14 with the total price of everything with the Bond Model PBB-2X Bobbinless 4×4 machine for $7,000.00. It’s currently on sale for only $6,249.62. 

Deal #5 Bond Alpha Mini Portable Serger -The Bond Alpha Mini- 2000 Portable Serger works great for serging carpet anywhere, producing beautiful carpets and rugs. For this deal you get: 

• Bond Alpha Mini Portable Serger AS WELL AS 
• Cotton Serge Yarn TOP 20 colors
• Free Serge Yarn Color Card
• Pack of Serger Needles
• Size 207 Tex 210 Nylon White Thread
• Size 207 Tex 210 Nylon Black Thread
• Size 207 Tex 210 Nylon Royal Blue Thread
• Size 207 Tex 210 Nylon Gray Thread
• ⅞” Veltron Poly tape Color 315
• ⅞” Veltron Poly tape Color 975
• ⅞” Veltron Poly tape Color 990
• ⅞” Veltron Poly tape Color 995
• ⅞” Veltron Poly tape Color 324

The regular price of everything in Deal #5 is $7,855.00, but we are offering it to our customers currently at $7,213.97.

If you’re wondering which carpet binding machine would be the right one for your business, we covered that extensively in a previous blog. Please click here for a handy breakdown of the machines we offer and, if you have more questions, call our helpful customer service department at 1-888-800-BOND. We are always happy to assist our customers in finding the carpet and rug products they need. 

Bond Products offers a wide variety of products designed to make carpet installation, rug making and maintenance, and rug binding simpler. One of these tools is the carpet beveler. If you’re wondering what a carpet beveler is and how it works, read on. 

A carpet beveler is similar in function to a rug carver in that it shaves away parts of the carpet, but where a rug carver is used to make designs in the rug, a beveler’s job is simpler. It tapers the edge of the carpet. This is useful because the carpet binding often can’t cover the whole width of the carpet fiber, so trimming it will create a smooth transition from the carpet fibers to the area the binding covers. Thicker carpets will always require beveling before they are bound. Lower-grade commercial carpet will not. 

Two Beveler Options 

Bond offers two different carpet beveler choices to our customers: 

The EW-610 Carpet Shearer/Beveler – This beveler is an affordable, variable-speed,110V tool that makes shearing heavy plush and Berber carpets simple, saving you time on carpet binding or custom border rugs. 

The EW-311 Shearer/Beveler with Speed Control – This 110V, variable-speed beveler is a coarse-cut, handheld tool. It’s used solely on carpets with loose piles and is not intended for use on either loop-pile carpets or Berber carpets. Use the EW-610 beveler to work on those. 

Two products we recommend using with our bevelers are our Bond Sewing Softener, which will soften the hard backs of carpet to make working with them easier, and Bond Spray Lube to keep your beveler’s blades lubricated and in good condition. If you invest in our quality carpet tools, our Spray Lube will help keep them working for you for years. 

With the proper training and the right equipment, you can easily bind beautiful carpets and rugs. Many carpets are functional works of art and should be bound with care and maintained well so they last a lifetime for their owners.

If you need carpet binding tools like bevelers, rug carvers, carpet binders, or others – we’ve got you covered. Call us at 1-888-800-BOND for any assistance you may need in choosing the right tools and products. That’s what we are here for. 

Last time we discussed the practical old art of rag rug making. So many of our crafts come from meeting a specific need that people had in living day to day, and over time, as our lives became more affluent and people had access to better resources and materials, craft became art. Today many hooked rug makers are artists using a cloth medium. Let’s explore how this art originated.

It’s easy to understand a need for carpet. Floors are often cold without them, and every hard floor needs a nice area rug. The materials needed for making a hooked rug are rather simple: some kind of hooked tool, rougher woven material for the backing, and pieces of fabric for the face of the rug. This last was often strips of wool from old blankets or discarded clothing. Rug hooking appears to go back in time to at least as early as the third century A.D. when the Copts were practicing it. People in the British Isles also made these sorts of rugs as sort of disposable flooring. They would get too dirty to clean and so new rugs would have to be regularly made for the floor during slower times of the year like the dark days of winter. These rugs were probably quite a lot less artistically made since they didn’t last.

The Artistry of Rug Hooking

American hooked rugs became more decorative and artistic in expression over time. In the new world, people often used burlap sacks for the backing of hooked rugs because it’s what they had lying around. Many edible goods were shipped in burlap sacks, including rice, wheat, flour, sugar, coffee, and livestock feed. This gave the poor a free medium with which to work. Prior to that, they would have had dirt or bare floors in their houses or tenements.

Not only was burlap now available, but fabric scraps were as well. The wool from blankets or clothes was still used, but cloth manufacturing brought down the price of other fabrics as well, particularly for scraps or remnants.

In the nineteenth century, new synthetic dyes were being developed in the laboratory. This meant that a variety of new colors were available for rug hookers to use. These colors created a palette from which to create flowers, trees, and other natural scenes. People and pets were remembered in cloth, and important dates or historical events were recorded. Every house could have a little bit of art now, either on the floor, on the bed, or on the wall.

 If you are near to completing your hooked rug project, Bond Products has a number of binding tapes and equipment available to finish your rug so that it looks neat and beautiful wherever you choose to place it in your home.

 

Braided rugs are a traditional American decorating choice with a great deal of versatility. Adding one to a room makes it both warmer and cozier. They can be hard to clean, however, because they are often made of dense wool, and dirt can get into their braided fibers. In this blog we will discuss braided rug care so that you can keep your rug looking great for many years of use. 

Dealing with Minor Stains 

If your braided rug has a small localized stain, you can spot clean the stain by combining water and white vinegar in equal parts and then soaking the stain. By scrubbing gently either by hand or with a toothbrush, many stains will come out without too much effort. 

Some braided rugs are lightweight and made of cotton. They can be thrown into the washing machine, cleaned on the gentle cycle, and dried in the dryer or left out to dry. Wool rugs are heavy and need special care, however. You can use a wool cleaning product or one of the foam carpet cleaners available on the market. Just make sure that the product you buy is safe for use on wool and carefully follow the instructions on the label. 

When you are done with any localized or spot cleaning, rinse the area with water, vacuum the rug, and allow it to dry completely. You do not want to leave a harsh chemical residue in your rug as it may damage the wool over time. 

More Extensive Braided Rug Care

If you want to get your braided rug really clean, you should take it outside. Wool can often absorb a great deal of dirt without looking dirty, and your vacuum may not be able to get it all out. So once or twice a year, take your braided rug outside and deep clean it. 

First, if the rug is small enough, shake it and beat it with a wooden spoon to get as much dirt out as possible. If the rug is larger, drape it over a fence or a patio railing and use a tennis racket or larger implement and hit it until the dirt stops shaking out. You may be surprised at what comes out. Wool can trap a lot in the spaces between its fibers. 

When you’re done beating it, you can spray it with a hose. Don’t use hot water on wool, as the heat can shrink it. The water will dissolve remaining dirt and pull it out. You may think this might damage the material, but wool is an animal product, sheep fur, so it can survive getting wet just fine. Wool has a natural waviness to it which is why it is a good insulator. It traps air. Unfortunately, it can also trap water in it if you do not fully dry it. 

After you’ve cleaned the carpet, air dry it in the sun. Exposing the rug to the sun and breeze will dry it faster which is important because you do not want the wool surface to grow mold or mildew. If you need to clean your braided rug when the weather is colder or wetter, you can steam clean it as well. Use a fan to help the drying process go more quickly. Wool does take a long time to dry. Turn the rug over and expose the other side to the fan too so the backing doesn’t grow mold. 

With the right care, your beautiful wool area rug can grace the floor of your home for years and years. Many wool rugs last for a century or more and are works of art. If you need rug backing products for your wool rugs or any other carpet products, please call us at Bond Products. We are always happy to help our customers find what they need to make their rugs and carpets look great. 

 

At Bond Products we offer a wide variety of tools for making carpet installation easier. In order to install new flooring, though, often you have to remove the old. What products are best for carpet cutting beyond your basic utility knife? In this blog we will go through the options, from the affordable, lower-tech products to ones that are more complex and powerful. 

Your Carpet Cutting Options

People automatically think of scissors or shears when they think of cutting, and Bond has them! Our smooth-cut shears are made of sharp stainless steel and versatile, great for rug work and cutting carpet. 

One of the most popular and affordable carpet cutters we have is the needle nose cushion back cutter. It has a point that separates carpet fibers when you push the tool through the pile, splitting the carpet evenly to create a nice, straight cut. Its firm, grippable handle won’t slip in your hand either. 

Our motorized tool, the Bond Model 1925-A Cordless Carpet Cutter is wonderful for cutting through stubborn carpeting, padding, or hair padding on a concrete floor. This portable, cordless cutter sharpens itself with the touch of a button and comes with a rechargeable battery and charger. If you want to save time (and money!) on your carpet jobs, this tool will help. 

The cordless carpet cutter has two optional attachments, a 90-degree wall trimmer and a single-strip cove base cutter, to meet those tougher cutting challenges. We also recommend purchasing a second battery so you never need to pause your project to recharge it. 

If you’re looking for a “big gun” carpet cutting solution, we also offer the Bond #840 Carpet Pattern Cutter (carpet jigsaw). People do not immediately think of using a jigsaw to cut carpet, but this type of tool offers a very accurate cut through two layers at a time. It can also be used to cut leather, polystyrene, or cardboard. Bond’s 110V carpet pattern cutter offers variable speed and a lock-on trigger switch. It can perform 95% of what more expensive scroll saws do for a much smaller investment. This is a portable and lightweight tool that will save you time and money! 

Your Carpet Problems Solved

Our goal at Bond Products is to make every carpet or rug project possible by providing our customers with the tools they need to accomplish them. If you have any questions, our customer service staff would be happy to answer them. Call us at 1-888-800-BOND anytime. We are here to help. 

 

One of the biggest challenges of floor installation is getting pieces of flooring to fit together correctly. Many flooring professionals use mallets to tap pieces or boards together. Bond’s ProDriveHD® Tapping Block is designed to make this process even simpler. Let’s talk about its features and how it’s used. 

Laminate flooring is designed with interlocking tongue-and-groove ends and edges. These must be connected properly for the finished floor to have a fully smooth, aesthetically pleasing surface. Unfortunately, it can be tricky to make the different pieces mesh correctly.

Flooring professionals often rely on hammers or mallets, used together with a tapping block, to force the different pieces together. The tapping block is necessary because many types of flooring, including laminate, are fairly delicate. Hitting a piece of laminate directly with either a mallet or hammer often results in damaged edges. When you place a tapping block parallel to the piece of flooring, you can tap the block instead. The force transfers through the block to the flooring and forces it into the adjoining piece without damaging its edge. 

The ProDriveHD® Tapping Block 

Our tapping block is made in the USA and ideal for installing vinyl plank, engineered, or solid hardwood flooring without using a mallet. You only need your hands and the tapping block to do the job, allowing for faster work with much less risk of damage to workers or materials.

This tool measures 3.25″ x 15’5″ x 1.5″ and is made of thick black textured HDPE for enhanced durability. It features an extra-long wooden D grip that protects the fingers of the user from crushing. It’s heavy enough at 46 ounces to be able to push the flooring planks together with only one or twice strikes. This tool is ideal for working with longer planks. 

For flooring professionals, our tapping block is a must-have tool. If you have any questions about the ProDriveHD® Tapping Block or any of our other flooring tools, our helpful representatives are happy to talk to you. Call us at 1-888-800-BOND to order all of your flooring products. 

 

Bond Products offers several types of needles, both for carpet machinery and also for hand sewing. Most people understand the mechanics of straight needles, but many do not realize how handy curved needles can be for sewing, embroidery, and repair. In this blog we will go over a number of uses for curved sewing needles. 

Tasks for Curved Sewing Needles

Curved needles come in a variety of sizes and thicknesses and are used by crafters, seamstresses, leatherworkers, and of course rugmakers. Here are some tasks that you might use a curved needle to accomplish:

Repairing upholstery or mattresses – Curved needles are sometimes referred to as upholstery needles because upholsterers use them so often. They are great to use to sew or repair any seam that cannot fit through a sewing machine or be flattened. This would include furniture, lampshades, and rugs. Lampshades can be especially challenging to fix because they will be exposed to direct light (which might reveal inexpert stitching) and heat (which can cause glue to break down over time). 

Repairing cushions – It can be almost impossible to repair a cushion or stuffed pillow with a straight needle, but a curved needle makes this an easy task. 

Rug mending and rugmaking – Especially for working with thicker rugs, using a curved needle can make it much easier to push through layers of fabric. Instead of pushing on the eye, you can push the curve so that your fingers and thumbs don’t take all the pressure and get hurt or punctured. It’s simple to repair a rug where it is on the floor with a curved sewing needle. 

Embroidering and hand quilting – Sewing through multiple layers of fabric can be simple and fast with a curved needle. 

Beading – Beads can easily dislodge themselves from a straight needle. A curved one can make them easier to control while you are attaching them to fabric or leather or making jewelry. 

Curved needles are also used in bookbinding, weaving, and even wig making. If you have a challenging sewing situation, using a curved needle might be the solution! In fact, people who struggle with arthritis or frozen joints often find that it’s easier and less painful to handle a curved needle than a straight one. 

Bond’s curved sewing needle is a 3-inch hand sewing needle. It’s a very sturdy product. If you’ve never used a curved needle, don’t fret. There can be a learning curve with this needle, but there are many online tutorials from sewing experts that will help you. Here is one that demonstrates how a curved needle is used in upholstery:

As always, if you have any questions about any tool you need to work with carpet or rugs or any product we carry, don’t hesitate to call us at 1-888-800-BOND. We will be happy to figure out what you need and how we can help you. 

 

According to the home design website Homes and Gardens, “…carpet is making a comeback in a big – and very stylish – way. Looking into carpet trends 2022, it seems we will be expressing our creativity in bold, imaginative and innovative style.” Bright, colorful rugs are once again appealing to homeowners across the country. Many are designing the look of their favorite rooms from the floor up at this moment in time. 

Carpet Trends 2022 

Trends come and go. What appeals to people right now may seem not nearly as interesting next year and utterly passé by 2025. We’ve blogged about carpet trends before, including the layered rug trend, the carpet runner trend, and the gray carpet trend. All of these trends resulted in arresting home looks even if they are not as popular right now. 

In recent years, the colors people were choosing to design around were neutral like gray and beige. Patterned carpets have been more understated and have often been made of natural fibers like jute and sisal. Now bright, colorful rugs, sometimes wildly patterned, are coming back in style and not just in the bedroom, but in common rooms like the living room as well. Some designers compare adding a heavily patterned rug to a room to adding an arresting piece of art. As we know, many rugs are pieces of fabric art and one of a kind. 

A brightly colored rug can liven up a practical space too, like a hall or laundry room. No one expects the laundry room to contain a design surprise, so it can be a visual treat for anyone who wanders in or has to stay awhile doing chores. Kitchens, dining rooms, foyers, even bathrooms, can all benefit from a striking design piece on the floor.

“A heavily patterned design is a bold decision, but if you love it, go for it.”

We always recommend that people choose their rugs for function and look. Go with what makes you happy and fits your family’s needs. It’s fun to follow design trends, but most people are not interior designers and don’t want to redecorate their homes on a yearly basis. Trends change all the time too and vary by location. Still, it’s fun to incorporate something different into your decor, and one simple way to do that is to switch out your area rug. 

Bond Products has everything you might need to bind, back, or fringe your area rug and the tools necessary to install carpet too. Call us at 1-888-800-BOND for all of your area rug and carpet supplies. Our carpet experts are always ready to help. 

 

Our homes are the places that we modify and decorate to increase our comfort, inspire ourselves, and recharge. Bond Products’ motto is, “Every hard floor needs a nice area rug.” We appreciate comfort and beauty. Rugs come in a variety of options, though, so it’s good to choose the right one for your needs. Homes with pets may need different things from their carpets and rugs. What are the best rug materials for pets? 

Pets are great. They add so much to their owners’ lives. They also can make fairly large messes. If you have pets, you will want your rugs and carpets to be able to withstand additional traffic and dirt. Here are three fiber options that you should consider. 

Best Rug Materials for Pets

Nylon – As a synthetic fiber, nylon is specifically made to withstand both dirt and pressure. It’s a great choice for areas of heavy traffic in the home. It’s easier to maintain than other types of carpet, as well as mildew resistant, stain resistant, and non-allergenic.

Nylon was designed to imitate wool but with improved durability. The color is manufactured into the fibers themselves. It lasts over time, maintaining its texture, color, and appearance for up to 15 years. If you want an indoor carpet fiber that will survive most of what pets can do to a rug, nylon is a great choice. 

Wool – As a natural animal fiber that’s been used for thousands of years, wool has many advantages. Wool is renewal, biodegradable, and durable if it is properly cared for. It’s not as tough as nylon for high-traffic settings, but it stands up to the pressure of being walked and laid upon extremely well. 

A soft fabric, wool feels good to the touch. It can be dyed nearly any color on the spectrum, and it combines well with other fibers. Wool is somewhat stain resistant, but it cannot be chemically treated like nylon can, so if an accident or spill occurs, it should be cleaned right away. 

Wool is also useful for keeping the home quiet, pest and dust free, and for reducing asthma and allergy attacks. It’s even better than synthetic carpets for asthma and allergy sufferers because it both traps and naturally repels tiny insects. 

Olefin – Also known as polypropylene, olefin has often been used as an outdoor carpet material. This is also a synthetic material made from plastic. It’s popular because it is inexpensive, simple to clean, and durable. 

In terms of durability, olefin is tops. It resists stains, dirt, pilling, and water. It repels moisture, so it’s good for areas that are prone to molds and mildew. It’s not as soft as wool or nylon, but it can handle all of the traffic you throw at it. Because olefin carpet is often made from loop fabric, it may snag more than nylon, though, on pets’ claws. 

What’s the Best Carpet for Homes with Pets?

The best carpet is one that will best fulfill your family’s requirements, whether that’s comfort, aesthetics, durability, and/or stain resistance. Nylon, wool, and olefin each offer advantages to pet owners. Pets make messes, but with the right carpet or rug, that’s not a tragedy. If you are looking for materials to bind your rugs, fringe them, or make them slip resistant, call us at 1-888-800-BOND. We are here to help you with your carpet and area rug needs. 

 

There are so many practical uses for hook-and-loop fasteners. You can use them around the home or in the workplace and even during the holidays to keep your decorations tidy and organized. From clothing to crafts to carpets, if you need any two things to stick together and stay stuck together, this is a great solution. Bond Products offers a number of hook-and-loop products for different needs. In this blog we will talk about how you choose the right hook-and-loop fastener for your project. 

Choosing the Right Hook-and-Loop Fastener

There are a number of options when it comes to this product, and knowing which one is best to use can be confusing. Essentially there are two basic choices: adhesive or sew-on. What’s the difference?

Sew-on hook-and-loop – This is probably the type of hook-and-loop fastener people are most familiar with. We often call it by the brand name Velcro. It can be found on children’s shoes and clothing, as well as adult athletic and casual wear. It holds up well over time and takes the place of buttons or a zipper, making it great for anyone who has difficulty performing fine motor skills, including children, the elderly, and the disabled. 

Because it needs to stand up to hard use and multiple washings, a sew quality fastener has a tougher backing and is sewn on. You’ll find it on safety equipment, outdoor cushions, medical equipment like back braces, on backpacks and helmets. It’s made of nylon and not metal or cloth, so it will stand up better to water and outdoor applications. 

Adhesive hook-and-loop – This type of fastener is designed to stick to an object and hold it in place. It can be used to bundle cords and affix pictures to walls. It’s a great organizational tool and works well to keep regularly used items – like your TV remote – from getting lost. If you have a rug you need to keep from moving on your floor, this can be done with hook-and-loop fasteners as well. 

Hook-and-loop fasteners come in a range of colors and sizes. You choose the right hook-and-loop fastener by the use you have for it. We carry sew-quality fasteners in 25-foot rolls and peel-and-stick fasteners in 25-foot rolls or in round coin form in various colors and volumes. If you need hook-and-loop fasteners in a large size or in a bulk amount, call our customer service department at 1-888-800-BOND. We would be happy to talk to you and get you what you need. 

 

If you’ve been considering investing in carpet serging or binding machines for your workroom or retail store business to generate extra income, now is an opportune time. In this blog we will go over the advantages of the PBL-TX Wide Tapestry Binder. This machine allows you to easily attach wide tapestry borders of up to 7-1/2″ on the face. 

The PBL-TX Wide Tapestry Binder

Our Model PBL-TX Wide Tapestry Binder is a portable, straight-stitch machine with an adjustable stitch length. It’s ideal for upholstery work and can bind over 10 feet of carpet per minute. Simply blind stitch the wide border on and flip and glue it to the back side of the rug. 

The PBL-TX has a feeder lift of just over ½ an inch high and needle lift about ¾  inches. It can handle goods that thick and hard latex backings are no problem for this machine. We recommend pairing it with Bond Sewing Softener to soften the edges and reduce needle deflection. 

This machine uses regular portable style A, HD bobbins. It has a walking foot top and feed dog bottom for consistent pulling power. It comes with a Tapestry attachment and other options are available. It has four heavy duty caster wheels for stability and an 8-foot electrical cord. A 220V motor is optional. The PBL-TX is backed by Bond’s 90-day warranty. 

If you need carpet supplies we also have a whole line of products related to carpet binding, including needles, bobbins, and thread, binding and serging tapes in a wide variety of colors. 

We are proud of our high quality carpet binders and all of the equipment and products we carry. If you are unsure of which type of carpet equipment would work best for your needs, call our customer service professionals at 1-888-800-BOND today. We will be happy to help you make the perfect choice for your business. 

 

 

 

Bond Products specializes in binding tapes, including a wide variety of Instabind products for different applications. One of the specialty binding tapes we offer is our sisal binding tape. This type of tape is perfect for binding a currently popular rug choice – the attractive and durable sisal rug. 

What Is Sisal? 

Sisal is a plant fiber that comes from a succulent plant that grows in desert, equatorial climes, the Agave Sisalana. Consumers are interested in environmentally friendly home decor choices more and more, and sisal is a sustainable, biodegradable fiber that is grown without the use of many pesticides. It’s often used to make ropes as well as woven into rugs. 

This is a much coarser fiber than cotton, but people like to use sisal rugs when they opt for a layered-rug look. Rug manufacturers also combine sisal with other fibers like wool to make rugs that are softer and more pliable. 

What Is Sisal Binding Tape? 

Our sisal binding tape isn’t actually made of sisal. It’s a wide cotton binding that we call a sisal binding because it’s perfect for sisal. These tapes are wider because narrower bindings would pull off easily due from the cut edges of the sisal weave. They are manufactured from cotton as a natural fiber that pairs well with sisal and is also a “green choice.” We do latex the cut edges sometimes to seal them before we bind them. 

This wide binding has quickly become a designer look in decor. Bond Products does a lot of blind stitch work with our PBL-TX tapestry binder on sisal rugs as well. 

We sell two varieties of sisal binding tapes. The Bond 290 3-inch tape is available in 30 stock colors on 25-yard rolls. This is a heavy weave tape. The Bond 295 5-inch sisal binding tape is available in 12 stock colors on 25-yard rolls in the same heavy weave. This is a change for us, moving towards the heavier weave on shorter rolls. 

What’s Great about Sisal Rugs? 

Sisal has many natural advantages. It stretches. It’s both strong and durable and can take plenty of foot traffic and still wear well over time. In fact, it will soften with use and become more comfortable to walk on. Sisal is also anti-static. It actually pulls humidity from the air. 

Because they are light and neutral colored, sisal rugs pair well with many colors and fabric choices. They blend beautifully with other natural elements like wood, stone, and slate too. 

If you bind many sisal rugs, consider using our sisal binding tape. We are proud of the quality and attractiveness of these tapes, and we know you and your customers will enjoy them as well. For assistance or to order, call us at 1-888-800-BOND. 

 

Bond Products is celebrating 75 years of success as a family-owned and operated business this year! We are excited to hit this milestone, our 75th anniversary, with you, our customers. The company means so many things to the people who have been a part of it for years, and we want to thank you for being a part of our story.

The History of Bond Products

This company was started as the National Tapestry Company in 1910 by John Milnes. It manufactured high-end upholstery fabrics to begin with and, when the economy grew more challenging, diversified into making narrow tapes that were used in the garment industry and for the manufacture of military uniforms. 

John’s grandson, Kenneth Bond “KB” Milnes, began Bond Narrow Fabric Company in 1947 with a focus on distributing narrow fabrics. He and his brothers, Wesley and Arthur, with his nephew, Richard Milnes, added cotton carpet binding tape to the company’s offerings. This tape was made at a local Philadelphia mill. They sold narrow woven, knitted, and braided tapes and cords, sewing threads, elastics, and more to the garment and lampshade manufacturing trades. 

In 1963, Bond introduced the first “one-pass” narrow binding tape in 13/16″ width. It could be applied with a zigzag stitch sewing machine using a clear monofilament thread on the top side and a conventional filament bobbin thread. By the late 1960s, Bond was the leading manufacturer of this type of carpet binding tape. 

The company’s next major innovation was hot-melt carpet seaming tape, developed by KB Milnes when sewing and latexing seams were still the norm. This was a popular item in Bond’s product line for a number of years, and we still sell it today.

In 1980 we introduced a non-woven synthetic binding tape that became a major seller. Our sewing equipment division debuted in 1987, and we expanded into the machine market. Our line of machines now includes carving and cutting equipment and a wide variety of specialty products used in the creation and installation of carpet and rugs. 

Brian Milnes took over the family business from his father, Richard, in 2002 and has run it for the past two decades. Our workroom is now available to the public for training on the machines we sell. We also hold open house events for our customers so they can see what it is we do and how our carpet binders and other equipment work. We continue to add new products regularly. The most recent, our ProDrive product line of quality floor fasteners, has been popular with our customers for the past several years. 

Happy 75th Anniversary to Bond Products! 

Over 75 years and under four generations of Milnes guidance, Bond Products has offered innovative products and accessories to the floor covering trade. We are proud of our history of invention, continuous improvement, quality products, and service. We appreciate our customers and look forward to earning your business everyday. Here’s to the next 75 years! 

 

Bond Products offers our customers a wide range of carpet binding products and options in both binding tapes and Instabind. One of our recent binding additions offers the attractive, finished look of leather in a more affordable and long lasting form. This is our faux leather Instabind and faux leather carpet binding. 

Many designers and customers enjoy the look of leather. It’s a timeless design option and looks especially nice as a wide carpet border. Leather binding can be expensive and challenging to manufacture, though. As an animal product, it’s limited in size, has to be tanned, and will always have seams. It also has a tendency to dry out and crack over time. This is why we offer our faux leather products. 

Faux Leather Instabind and Carpet Binding

Our faux leather products offer the attractiveness of leather at a lesser price and with excellent wear resistance. Made of vinyl, they mimic standard binding but without any stitches showing. Our faux leather bindings are available in 14 different stock colors and more durable than traditional carpet binding. In fact, their durability helps to reinforce the carpet backing along its cut edges. 

To apply faux leather Instabind, you only need carpet scissors and a hot glue gun. We do recommend using latex-based hot-melt glue sticks for this type of project. This kind of glue provides a strong and lasting hold. Instabind is available by the roll in standard 48-foot lengths or in custom-sized lengths for an up charge. Faux leather Instabind is 5/16” in diameter. 

If your business offers carpet finishing, we do recommend using our faux leather binding for custom wide borders on high-end rugs. The finished product looks fantastic at an affordable price. The faux leather binding is cut to order from 1 inch to 6 inches, and rolls are 49 feet long. We offer it in 14 colors and three styles: Falcone, Fresh, and Festival. This product has a vinyl face and a cotton backing. 

We recommend using our Model PBL-TX Wide Tapestry Binder to create the wide carpet binding. This machine allows for sewing wide tapestry borders of up to 6.5” on the face. Blind stitch the wide border on, and flip and glue it to the back side of the rug for a beautiful and classic looking rug. This machine allows you to add income to your workroom or retail store business. You can charge $7 to $9 and up per linear foot of binding.

If our faux leather Instabind and faux leather binding appeal to you, but you’d like more information about our products, don’t hesitate to call us at 1-888-800-BOND. We would be more than happy to answer any questions about which products would be best for your needs. 

 

Your carpet binding machines, sergers, and equipment are quality pieces of equipment that will perform well over time. Every machine needs maintenance and repair periodically, however. One part of your regular maintenance schedule should be oiling your machines. At Bond we have stainless sewing oil available in several quantities and options for your convenience. 

What Is Sewing Oil? 

Binders and sergers operate much like sewing machines, and they must be lubricated regularly to keep performing well. Sewing oil is a lubricant that helps to lessen the friction between the mechanical parts that make up your machine. The oil helps stop any grinding that would wear down these parts over time. If these parts are not properly cleaned and oiled, your machine will run more loudly and less smoothly and eventually it will break down. 

There are different types of sewing oil that can be used with your equipment. You should never substitute these for an oil or substance that is not made for this type of machine, like cooking oil, motor oil, or WD-40. Using the wrong kind of oil can cause your machine to gum up or malfunction, and it will require repair.

How to Apply Sewing Oil 

Your equipment will come with a manual which will give instructions on how, where, and when you should oil your machine. Be sure to consult this manual to answer any questions you have about your machine before you begin to work on it.

Before you oil your machine, remember to unplug it. Remove any lint or dust in the machine as well. This can be done with an air compressor or with our aerosol product, Bond E-Z Duster. Applying the oil to the various mechanical parts is simpler with a long-tip bottle. If you do not already have one, we sell this type of machine oiler. If you apply too much oil, you can wipe away any excess with a rag. Do NOT add oil to any clutches as it can make them slip.

When you have successfully oiled your machine, you will notice an improvement in how well it runs. 

The sewing oil Bond Products offers comes in several different quantities: by the pint, quart, or gallon. We also sell a spray lube that you can use. If you have any questions about how much sewing oil you may need or anything having to do with the repair or maintenance of your equipment, please call us at 1-888-800-BOND. Our helpful staff will assist you either in getting the right products or with straightening out your machine issue. We are here to help you, so don’t hesitate to call. 

 

 

 

During this holiday season, people get overwhelmed with preparing or celebrating with friends and family. It’s easy to forget to take the time to reflect on the passing of the year or its blessings. For the past two years, Americans and people worldwide have had to take on a multitude of challenges because of the pandemic. It’s been hard at times for every one of us as the coronavirus response upended everything. People are still dealing with illness and stress from COVID-19. Yet, with perseverance, we have made it through to this point. So we think it’s worth it to look back and say, “Thank you” to you, our customers.

While 2020 was a whirlwind ride, 2021 will also be one for the history books. As businesses opened again after lockdowns were lifted, they had to deal with shortages of labor and supplies. The American supply chain has been strained since February of 2020, but some goods and materials are much harder to find. This impacts the ability of businesses to keep up the same level of customer service. 

Bond Products has been affected by supply chain issues as well, but our customers have continued to be supportive, and we appreciate the feedback that we receive from them, like this review left online from Zack: 

“I’m not normally one to leave reviews, but these guys earned it. I was hesitant to place an order for what I needed because I wasn’t sure if it was the right product. I finally called the number on their website, expecting the typical 800-number customer service. To my surprise, a real person picked up the phone on the second ring, understood my questions, and transferred me to someone who was familiar with the exact products I was buying. They were able to answer my questions and concerns very quickly! I then placed my order and figured I would have everything within a few days. WRONG AGAIN. My order was picked and packed immediately, shipped that afternoon, and arrived at my door the next day. I’d give these guys 10 stars if I could. Very much looking forward to giving them more of my business!” 

As a smaller, family owned and operated business, we at Bond try our best to provide an ever expanding catalog of great products to our customers along with exemplary customer service. It’s very nice to hear when we have succeeded, and we appreciate every review our customers leave. Many of our customers own their own businesses, so they know what the challenges of maintaining “business as usual” are. We hope that the products we supply have helped you to have the flexibility necessary to survive and thrive in the current economy. 

We at Bond Products would like to say thank you to you for your loyalty and your patience. We can’t know yet what is in 2022, but we will all meet it together. We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!