I WASHED my TUFTED RUG 💦 || SPOILER : it completely fell apart 😭

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Күн бұрын

Can you wash a tufted rug? I finally washed, yes WASHED my tufted test rugs to find out! A while ago I tested Bond AAT1132, Roberts 3095 and Elmers Glue-All on Primary Backing Fabric, Monk's Cloth and Burlap. I sorted these test rugs by glue and placed each set of tufted swatches in their own laundry bag (the best decision I could have made!) so that I could easily see which ones held up and which ones didn't. I washed them on a regular cold wash cycle with a little detergent and I let them air dry noting if there were any further changes between them damp and dry.
The end results were an adventure to say the least. It was pretty clear just looking at the laundry bags as I pulled them out of the washing machine that some of the adhesive and backing fabrics had held up better than others.
Bond AAT1132 held up the best of all the three adhesives. There were almost no changes to it other than some cracking but I'm concerned any repeated washing would not hold up and the adhesive would eventually fail. It also held the backings themselves together the best with very little fraying on burlap and monks cloth and none whatsoever on primary backing fabric.
Roberts 3095 was a mess of half melted adhesive that left the laundry bag and my hands sticky with a gross yellow film. While it held up on the monks cloth and primary backing fabric it was unable to hold the burlap together at all and this swatch fell apart the most.
Elmers Glue-All went missing and hasn't been seen since. This was expected but I'm still surprised by how cleanly it washed out. The swatches felt like they had never been glued at all and it showed. There was significant loss of yarn and breakdown of all the backing fabrics with burlap suffering from the wash process the most.
So, can you wash your tufted rugs? I would NOT. Even though Bond did the best I'm still concerned it would eventually fall apart given all the cracking it did just from one wash. It might be ok with rare cleanings using one of those handheld steam vacs but I wouldnt do much more than that and even then only if it had gotten extremely soiled. Otherwise I would stick to blotting up any spills immediately and then lightly using a damp cloth if necessary.
If you were unsure of how your rug had been backed I would definitely err on the side of caution and avoid anything that would soak your rug. These are handmade works of art that should be treated as such!
CHAPTERS
0:00 LAUNDRY DAY | A Short Film 🎬
1:22 BOND AAT1132 | I Guess You Win
3:05 ROBERTS 3095 | You Tried It
6:50 ELMERS GLUE-ALL | Missing, Have You Seen Her?
10:57 TLDR | Fiber Loss Comparison
11:00 FINAL THOUGHTS
14:14 SHOULD YOU WASH YOUR TUFTED RUGS?
14:56 THANKS FOR WATCHING!
Happy Tufting!
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Hi I'm Sam! I'm a painter and textile artist based in Dallas, Texas. Here on my channel I make art, rugs (rug tufting) and what ever else may come to mind! I hope you join me to see what I make next and maybe make something yourself!
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@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

I'm wearing my new "Make Something" hoodie in this video! You can get one too on sammadethat.com/shop/ 💕

@Rendallscleaningmi Жыл бұрын

This was a very informative video! We are rug cleaners and get asked often about how we clean and repair tufted rugs. From our experience, AAT1132 is really the best and only glue if you have a floor rug but it is pricey because it's a high quality synthetic latex. We've heard some other rug cleaners use Roberts, so that is good to know it doesn't hold up quite as well. However, I think they use Roberts 6700 instead, so that might hold up a little bit better. We aren't tufted rug makers, but I am really intrigued and might do our own tests and see how it holds up with our cleaning :)

@enn0vy 2 жыл бұрын

As a fellow tufter, thank you so much for this video!! I appreciate all the time and effort that went into this. The time, the tufting, the all around thoughtfulness and the editing!! I can't even express how grateful I am for you!

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

@timkirkpatrick1749 Жыл бұрын

You need to check into how carpet is manufactured. They don’t use Elmers glue, they don’t use adhesive as for floor and he’s used to that is for gluing carpet vinyl and tile to a substrate. Carpet manufacturers use what is called mineral latex. It’s taste flexible. It doesn’t dry out and crumble. And the best place to buy latex for rub making is find a shop that makes masks. Latex masks you can buy latex in a gallon jug or bigger you could water it down a little bit and it goes farther but carpet is held together with latex. And by the way you can wash it. You could make clothes out of it and it stays supple try latex fantastic stuff. Like you show thought I’d pass this on to you. By the way I grew up in flooring I’ve been to several carpet manufacturer mills. It was a fun childhood. You have a good one God bless.

@SamMadeThat Жыл бұрын

I’m aware that these aren’t traditional adhesives used in manufacturing. This video is for the new wave of hobbyist rug tufters of which these adhesives are the most popular choices I’ve seen people using and recommending as they are the most affordable and accessible options for them. I am looking into latex for my on personal making. I didn’t know you could use the same latex used in mask making though! So thank you for that info!

@yoshinowa1 Жыл бұрын

@@SamMadeThat I use natural latex. It's been MUCH easier (and certainly not more expensive when you buy it in a jerrycan) to get my hands on compared to any of the glues you suggested in the video. :p You have thickening agents to add if you don't like how liquid it is (more liquid is harder to apply). :) I can say the bond after is STRONG and doesn't wash out to my experience. I have a wool pull that is old and I use while working, the sleeves have a latex edge now for months that doesn't come off in the slightest no matter the amount of washes or wear. :)

@alyssawalker8583 Жыл бұрын

@@yoshinowa1where did you get your latex? I’d like to get some for myself.

@nika_vodvud Жыл бұрын

Wow thank you for such a thorough comment!

@kristinsmith719 2 жыл бұрын

This was so interesting and I was laughing out loud. You're amazing. What a good representation of the longevity of some of these adhesives. Learn something new every day, eh? Thank you!!

@BTjin-tq4zp 2 жыл бұрын

The editing always makes me chuckle 😆 the sounds, the running guy clip, #emotionaldamage 😂. I would never wash my ruggies, but enjoyed this vid very much. Thank you for taking the efforts! Not just testing all materials, but also film it and share it with the world! 💪❤

@erich7861 2 жыл бұрын

Love the art direction!

@dexmiller2919 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job, this has been a journey to watch especially as someone who has never tufted before.

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@z459mar 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video! Loved every minute of it. thank you for doing this

@stefaniedc1128 9 ай бұрын

damn it, i just found your videos and am hooked! i hope you keep making more stuff and more videos in the future!

@fanyssi 9 ай бұрын

thank you! this is as much helpful as it is entertaining, amazing!

@jaleelporcha606 2 жыл бұрын

Its the way I LOVE your content informative and hilarious. Such a great time watching these

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@angelicamontemayor6531 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for a video like this! Thanks girl & great job! Keep it up ❤️

@Jackisafanofstarwars 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t with the editing here !!! 🤣😂😭 I’m am literally dying of laughter I can’t breath!…………Sam Honestly ur amazing keep up the great work!

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really tried to make this one fun!

@AnthonyPOG 2 жыл бұрын

this def gave the insight I needed thank you

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@tayfan2 2 жыл бұрын

Clap! Clap! A very humorous and superb experiment. We thank you. I made a 16"x16" tufted pillow cover for a friend of her pug for Christmas and emphasized "spot clean" if you must but DO NOT saturate! I did not trust the glue.

@akasimio 2 жыл бұрын

Flex on em girl. BTW "u got it"

@marypaullada565 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias por ahorrarme este experimento, he aprendido mucho de tus videos, gracias por compartir, tienes una nueva seguidora :)

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Glad I could help. Thank you for watching!

@macyhall1052 2 жыл бұрын

Finally I have been waiting for this thank you😊

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@taoisttiger4702 4 ай бұрын

Sew some strapping to the underside edges should hold together much better. Also elmers is made to come out with water easy. We used to use it as the best hairgel for big mohawks back in the day lol. Hot water knocks it out immediately.

@sassegranny4700 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great tutorial. I will not use the Roberts on the rug that I'm working on. Thank you.

@cabsyriffic 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to ask about cut vs loop but I see someone beat me to it! I would even say a steamer, like a fabric steamer, vs a carpet shampooer like a Bissell because the Bissell still soaks it. it's a bummer though because I made a chair rug for my dad and I was hoping if it gets washed it won't be destroyed but 🙃 oh well!

@sofiiagurova3469 2 жыл бұрын

I tuft not in US, so I use different glue, and watching this video doesn't help me at all. But I watched it to see you because you are so cool person! Great job and keep going :)

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

lol Well thank you for watching anyway!

@judiep6746 2 жыл бұрын

This was hilarious and super informative. Thank you for this video!!

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mothmoiloa Жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣Funny moments in the video yet so informative, thanks.

@marinakozhanova1212 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your video, it is very useful and interesting.

@erich7861 2 жыл бұрын

6:15 Are you thinking of rice krispy treats? Lol.

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

oooooh fresh rice krispy treats, forbidden marshmallow lol

@bigh3431 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, thanks for the hard work... I too tuft, and was wondering if these could be washed ... so from this experiment I'll take it the blot it like its Alpaca ..... LOL

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

exactly lol

@williamcardenasgarcia5932 4 ай бұрын

Do a video with the Roberts under a pressure washer wash please, so we can see how it holds up

@holographictopiary Жыл бұрын

I like the laundromat bit.

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Did things turn out how you expected?

@Godfidence282 Жыл бұрын

So how would you wash or clean a rufted rug? A regular deep clwan vaccum with good ol baking soda?

@SepatownSon 2 жыл бұрын

There's a channel called Advanced Cleaning Systems, they do professional rug cleaning. I wonder if their process would be able to preserve rugs like yours.

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

LOL that is one of my background noise/relax channels. I doubt it, simply because the downside of tufting when compared to woven or latch hook rugs is that the fibers are not knotted into the backing fabric. The only thing holding it in is really the glue and once that begins to fail the rug would have to be reglued or it would just fall apart. Given how intense their cleaning process is I think it would just be too heavy duty and would break down the glue too fast.

@judiwiegel8181 Жыл бұрын

So WASHABLE means if Junior gets glue on his rompers it will wash out! Like washable markers. I do appreciate your efforts and I still wonder if you can use glue.

@latrisebennett8791 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever used liquid latex for gluing the back of a rug?

@rlhagemann 6 ай бұрын

I totally cracked up at the Elmer’s abomination

@HandcraftedVids Жыл бұрын

Have you used window silicone? Is waterproof

@massimoprampolini5348 5 күн бұрын

hi I don't know English but I use automatic translator. I would like to know which is the best material for the text and which glue is best resistant to the washing machine

@macyhall1052 2 жыл бұрын

Emotional damage 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

literally, living in my head rent free lol

@claudiamosley6468 24 күн бұрын

If this happens people not going to be able to spot clean it also, I'm new to this but it sims as if a latex is the best to use for spit cleaning

@ravenmorgan4801 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried backing with fusible web? I did some for some coasters but never a rug

@SamMadeThat Жыл бұрын

I have but not for rugs. That’s what I use when I make pillows!

@Jujujewlsbee Жыл бұрын

where do you get ur yarn?

@billyjamespalma Жыл бұрын

What is better to take care of a tufted rug??

@ababoluwatife6538 2 жыл бұрын

This is the part no one talks about!! Do you give any type of disclaimer to your clients regarding the washing?

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Always. Most my work is for wall display but even with floor rugs I always say to only spot clean when absolutely necessary with only a damp cloth.

@TheOnlyRandomPerson 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do another video where you try latex glue and some other types of water resistant glue, very interesting video by the way!

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

I've been struggling to source some in my area that doesn't say it's specifically for a rug pad. If I can ever get my hands on some I plan to test it too! thank you!

@robertwrightfonseca 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on backings for round rugs meant for the floor 🥺

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t really do a lot of floor rugs. You should check out @AJMakes !

@Ohdesolg 9 ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@StashJunkie 5 ай бұрын

Where'd you go?

@BaileyKYT Жыл бұрын

Make more videeeoooosssssssss plllzzzzzzzzz 😁💛

@johnrey2022 6 ай бұрын

The point is whick glue is the best

@bam_aderci2 Жыл бұрын

😍😍😍🔥🔥

@dankmound4358 2 жыл бұрын

Were all these tufted with cut pile? If so would the result have been a bit different with loop pile?

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

They were cut and loop. I doubt. I think that since the backing fabric fell apart so much it would have released the yarn regardless.

@eserob5864 2 жыл бұрын

You should make them again but not washed on a Washmachine or a rug machine only with hand hope you can do it?

@danaglrz233.x Жыл бұрын

bro JASJAJ 3:02 iyeeei

@Laimi_panduleni 2 жыл бұрын

The comments here are making me laugh😂😂🤣😭

@ajshykat 2 жыл бұрын

Do you consider Fabric Glue to back it?

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

While I have tried fabric glue on some smaller pieces, I haven’t actually washed them. This test was for the most popular glues I’ve seen for rug tufting and while fabric glue may work it’s not cost effective in this application.

@LTottman 7 ай бұрын

This confirms my theory that burlap is good and affordable for practicing but for a long lasting project. Primary backing fabric is the way to go. (I’m a beginner)

@BaileyKYT Жыл бұрын

Please make more videos

@jessicafigueroa563 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use AAT 390 instead of the 1132?

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not familiar with that glue. If it’s a rug glue I don’t see why not but I would check the specs to be sure.

@swoodc Жыл бұрын

Sam 🔥

@listentv1754 Жыл бұрын

Assets 👍

@TheBlinked1 26 күн бұрын

Sam _...where are you?!!_

@idaoburu7836 2 жыл бұрын

🥺oh no

@qouzaakyt9297 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I love you contents, i wish you see this please make a video of a kind of yarn, or any yarn can be use.

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

You can use either wool or acrylic but heavy chunky yarns probably wouldn’t work since they’d be too thick.

@TheChunLo 2 жыл бұрын

But I would imagine the results would differ if the pieces had adhesive & felt backing, no? (For those who are STUBBORN & will still wash the rug, regardless of warnings & whatnot.)

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

I actually washed an old rug I had that was finished. It had been backed with Bond and felt. It held together but the felt pulled away on the edges (they hadn’t been hot glued), some spots on the middle and I could tell the spray adhesive was just generally weakened. There was also still cracking on the parts of the bond that was visible. So while it turned out ok I still wouldn’t risk it with Roberts or Elmers as they’re both too water soluble.

@TheChunLo 2 жыл бұрын

@@SamMadeThat oh, okay. Is there anything you can recommend to maintaining the rug? If someone does decide to try to wash, or clean, it.

@AP-uc7oz 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen someone that uses flooring adhesive for glue that’s able to wash theirs

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

They must be using a different glue than the ones I tested here then, I'd love to know which one they used!

@drippymenace7379 2 жыл бұрын

Hi would it hold up if i wash it outside with soap and a hose?

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

No. They should not be soaked period.

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

No. They should not be soaked period.

@Jahnia_Lajae 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I started to practice my tufting and wanted to know how I can prevent my fabric from getting holes or what I am doing wrong to cause this.

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! So first you want to look at how your fabric is stretched. Make sure it’s not only stretched tight but take a look at the weave to make sure it’s as straight as possible too. Next pay close attention to your technique. Are you using enough pressure? Are you making sure your finger is off the trigger when pulling away/pushing into the fabric. Starting with your gun on the lowest speed and moving steadily across the fabric is should help. If your just starting avoid curved lines and stick to vertical and horizontal lines to fill space.

@emmanuelemeonye6326 Жыл бұрын

Jeez

@camnewtons1601 2 жыл бұрын

so why didnt wash with backing on it

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't feel it was necessary! I don't think having backing on it would not have stopped the adhesives from deteriorating.

@Liberallez 2 жыл бұрын

Is there sugar in SamAde or is she just naturally sweet???🥰

@AP-uc7oz 2 жыл бұрын

In general I wouldn’t machine wash a rug, especially wouldn’t dry. Use a green machine!

@hewhoiswillbe879 Жыл бұрын

Did she die?

@SamMadeThat Жыл бұрын

Lol no 😭 I have more videos in the works I promise!

@renierbonthuyzen9703 4 ай бұрын

If you treated the burlap the same as the primary cloth it would have turned out different.

@isabelkienzle2112 13 күн бұрын

What do you mean? She used the same glue on each set of samples and tufted them the same. (One of each fabric and glue pairing)

@bsummers1386 2 жыл бұрын

Simji can wash her rugs but idk what glue she uses, she never says the brand😭 So elusive

@maddiek963 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I really like her but that’s frustrating.

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Yea she vaguely says she uses a natural latex rubber but I don't know what brand it is to test it myself and she never answers that comment. I feel like whatever she uses would react similarly to Bond in that it may be fine for a few washes but not long term.

@SamMadeThat 2 жыл бұрын

Very lol like just drop the link sis

@bsummers1386 2 жыл бұрын

@@SamMadeThat RIGHT

@bsummers1386 2 жыл бұрын

@@maddiek963 it really is, like damn no one is coming for your gig, give us the brand💀