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

[@SamMadeThat]

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

[@enn0vy]

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]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@Rendallscleaningmi]

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 :)

[@timkirkpatrick1749]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@nika_vodvud]

Wow thank you for such a thorough comment!

[@dexmiller2919]

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

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you!

[@SamMadeThat]

Did things turn out how you expected?

[@kristinsmith719]

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!!

[@Godfidence282]

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

[@taoisttiger4702]

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.

[@SepatownSon]

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]

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.

[@sofiiagurova3469]

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]

lol Well thank you for watching anyway!

[@BTjin-tq4zp]

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! 💪❤

[@billyjamespalma]

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

[@ababoluwatife6538]

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

[@SamMadeThat]

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.

[@erich7861]

Love the art direction!

[@tayfan2]

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.

[@marypaullada565]

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

[@SamMadeThat]

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

[@Jackisafanofstarwars]

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]

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

[@jaleelporcha606]

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

[@SamMadeThat]

Thank you!

[@cabsyriffic]

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!

[@latrisebennett8791]

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

[@stefaniedc1128]

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

[@fanyssi]

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

[@ravenmorgan4801]

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

[@SamMadeThat]

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

[@massimoprampolini5348]

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

[@AnthonyPOG]

this def gave the insight I needed thank you

[@SamMadeThat]

Happy to help!

[@dankmound4358]

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

[@SamMadeThat]

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.

[@TheOnlyRandomPerson]

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]

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]

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

[@SamMadeThat]

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

[@angelicamontemayor6531]

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

[@HandcraftedVids]

Have you used window silicone? Is waterproof

[@williamcardenasgarcia5932]

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

[@johnrey2022]

The point is whick glue is the best

[@ajshykat]

Do you consider Fabric Glue to back it?

[@SamMadeThat]

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.

[@macyhall1052]

Finally I have been waiting for this thank you😊

[@SamMadeThat]

Thanks for watching!

[@jessicafigueroa563]

Can you use AAT 390 instead of the 1132?

[@SamMadeThat]

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.

[@TheChunLo]

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]

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]

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

[@macyhall1052]

Emotional damage 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SamMadeThat]

literally, living in my head rent free lol

[@sassegranny4700]

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

[@Jahnia_Lajae]

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]

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.

[@akasimio]

Flex on em girl. BTW "u got it"

[@StashJunkie]

Where'd you go?

[@drippymenace7379]

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

[@SamMadeThat]

No. They should not be soaked period.

[@SamMadeThat]

No. They should not be soaked period.

[@erich7861]

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

[@SamMadeThat]

oooooh fresh rice krispy treats, forbidden marshmallow lol

[@claudiamosley6468]

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

[@Jujujewlsbee]

where do you get ur yarn?

[@bigh3431]

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]

exactly lol

[@z459mar]

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

[@rlhagemann]

I totally cracked up at the Elmer’s abomination

[@AP-uc7oz]

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

[@SamMadeThat]

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

[@mothmoiloa]

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

[@eserob5864]

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

[@TheBlinked1]

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

[@holographictopiary]

I like the laundromat bit.

[@LTott2234]

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)

[@judiep6746]

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

[@SamMadeThat]

Thanks for watching!

[@camnewtons1601]

so why didnt wash with backing on it

[@SamMadeThat]

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

[@Ohdesolg]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@qouzaakyt9297]

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]

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

[@marinakozhanova1212]

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

[@judiwiegel8181]

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.

[@listentv1754]

Assets 👍

[@hewhoiswillbe879]

Did she die?

[@SamMadeThat]

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

[@idaoburu7836]

🥺oh no

[@Laimi_panduleni]

The comments here are making me laugh😂😂🤣😭

[@renierbonthuyzen9703]

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

[@isabelkienzle2112]

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)

[@danaglrz233.x]

bro JASJAJ 3:02 iyeeei

[@BaileyKYT]

Make more videeeoooosssssssss plllzzzzzzzzz 😁💛

[@swoodc]

Sam 🔥

[@bam_aderci2]

😍😍😍🔥🔥

[@AP-uc7oz]

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

[@BaileyKYT]

Please make more videos

[@juliebrown1510]

To wash these types of rugs you need a carpet cleaner and air dry never in a washer machine or dryer.

[@Liberallez]

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

[@bsummers1386]

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

[@maddiek963]

Yeah I really like her but that’s frustrating.

[@SamMadeThat]

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]

Very lol like just drop the link sis

[@bsummers1386]

@@SamMadeThat RIGHT

[@bsummers1386]

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

[@emmanuelemeonye6326]

Jeez

[@mothmoiloa]

Ahhh so these want be washed😢 ah man tufting sucks and I bought the gun😂😭🔫

[@j.ramsey8863]

Ever heard of a carpet cleaner? I'm surprised you people figure out how to put your pants on.