PIONEERS IN ON-LOCATION COLOR
Dyeing of textiles has been conducted for thousands of years; but dyeing carpet on-location
has only been attempted for a few decades. The first reported attempts started in the 1960s using such dyes as
supermarket bought food coloring, coffee, tea, or union dyes. The results left much to be desired. It wasn’t
until the 1970s’ energy crunch, when the textile dyeing industry required less energy demanding dyes, that
on-location dyeing was truly born. From these metal-complex self-leveling dyes a new industry blossomed. Dyes
that no longer required the in-plant high temperatures for leveling consistency were now available. Although these
dyes were new, the expertise for using them was not. The same skill, knowledge, patience and ability were and are,
still required.
As with any new industry with profit potential, there has been a flush of braggadocio claims
close to charlatanism. No one party has cornered the market of expertise or product. There is no one fast, easy,
exclusive, or all-inclusive procedure. As already stated, the dyeing trade has been around for thousands of years.
Plus, if the party is using the proper materials, they are the same materials, products and guidelines researched,
developed and manufactured by the textile and supporting industries. It is true that there are relatively only a
small handful of firms in the world that specialize solely in the field of on-location carpet dye work and have
consistent results. However, it is also true that all of these pioneering experts can learn from one another’s
(and others’) expertise and experience. This has always been the case in the scientific art of dyeing.
COLOR REPAIR GUARANTEE
We guarantee all workmanship and material. The highest standard and quality will
be employed at all times. Probrite is a leader among the few firms in the world that specialize
in on-location color repair of carpets. If a job can be done we can do it. However, it must be
understood that the article(s) involved is(are) already damaged, and all color work performed is
an attmpt to correct or improve said damage in leu of replacement. We cannot remanufacture a carpet,
nor can we always remove an inherit problem, but we can REPAIR carpet color! In fact,
if we accept a job after on-site inspection, and can't correct or improve upon a problem, and the
job is within the Twin Cities' Metro 494/694 loop area, THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR LABOR, but
incurred expenses are charged. However, any job that we give advice against performing, yet the
customer still desires us to proceed, is done solely at the customer's risk and expense –
all labor and expenses are charged.
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MASTER DYER
William Ellison, a master dyer and specialist in the troubleshooting of carpet
color. Since 1982 he has specialized in on-site color maintenance, repair and correction of carpet.
He has been a business owner and operator in the commercial and residental cleaning and restoration
industries since 1972.
Professionally experienced in commercial and residential window cleaning, carpet
cleaning, upholstery cleaning, contract janitorial, lawn maintenance, hard surface floor resurfacing
and maintenance, construction cleanup, water damage restoration, odor control, acoustical ceiling
cleaning, and various other speciality cleaning and restoration services.
Formally trained in commercial/residential and speciality window cleaning,
carpet/upholstery cleaning and repair, commercial carpet maintenance, carpet dyeing and color repair,
upholstery dyeing, special fabrics cleaning, spotting and stain removal, fire and smoke damage
restoration, odor control, water damage restoration, mold and mildew control. Certified in all areas
where certifications were available.
A published author and a contributing writer and technical writer for a major
international trade publication. Instructor, consultant and troubleshooter for national and international
commercial service contractors, carpet cleaners, dyers and senior inspectors in carpet color dyeing,
correction and repair. Carpet color corrector for the major and various smaller carpet mills. Provided
supervision and reformulation of professional dyes and products for the pioneering Magic Color Dye division
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