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Knowledge Base

Backing Materials: Final Bac, Felt, and Action Bac

October 03, 2026

After your adhesive is dry, you'll attach a backing cloth to the underside of your rug.

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Adhesive 101: Everything You Need to Know

October 03, 2026

Adhesive is what makes a tufted rug a rug. Without it, every fiber would simply pull free.

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Why Is Tufting Cloth Coming Through the Front of My Rug?

October 03, 2026

If you're seeing bits of white or grey cloth fibers appearing on the pile side of your rug, one of two things is happening: the machine's scissors are catching…

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Tufting Cloth: What It Is and How to Use It

October 03, 2026

Tufting cloth is the woven fabric that you tuft into. Not all fabrics work — you need a cloth specifically designed for tufting.

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Why Is My Yarn Twisting or Tangling While I Tuft?

October 03, 2026

Twisting yarn is one of the most common frustrations for newer tufters — and it usually has a simple cause.

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How Much Yarn Do You Need?

October 03, 2026

Estimating yarn quantities is one of those things that gets easier with experience — but here are the key variables and a useful benchmark to start from.

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Choosing the Right Yarn

October 03, 2026

Yarn choice has a huge impact on how your rug feels, looks, and holds up over time. Here's what you need to know.

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Setting Up Your Frame and Mounting Your Cloth

October 03, 2026

Before you can tuft a single loop, your frame needs to be set up and your cloth mounted correctly.

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Air Compressor Guide for the AK-III

October 03, 2026

The AK-III is a pneumatic (air-powered) machine, meaning it requires both an electrical outlet and an air compressor to operate.

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Machine Comparison: AK-I, AK-II, DUO, AK5, AK-III

October 03, 2026

Here's a side-by-side look at the TTW machine lineup to help you find the right fit.

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Understanding Tufting Machine Types

October 03, 2026

Choosing the right machine is the single most important gear decision you'll make. Here's how they break down.

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Shipping to APO/FPO Military Addresses

October 03, 2026

Yes, we can ship to overseas military (APO/FPO/DPO) addresses. We send a fair number of packages to APO addresses and are familiar with the process.

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