Using blue painters tape; Tape off size of rug when considering what size to use for a visual of the space.
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RUG CUSHION OR PAD
Not just for keeping your rug in place! The cushion is an important aspect of prolonging the life of your rug. The pad helps cushion the rug from the existing floor underneath to absorb the weight of traffic and to help keep the rug from breaking down. Choose the correct pad to keep the rug from slipping. Determine whether the rug will be on top of carpet or on a hard surface floor. We offer a selection of pads of each type.
PROPER CLEANING
To keep your rug in great shape, vacuum or shake it regularly. You need to get any loose dirt from the surface of the rug. Dirt and soil can work down into the base of the rug and break down the fibers. Follow the manufacturer’s directions on cleaning. When using over the counter products, all traces must be removed from the carpet after cleaning. Otherwise, they will act like a magnet and soil will attach to any trace left in the rug. We recommend professional cleaning for all rugs. We do not recommend protective coatings for natural fibers. They could effect the color and destroy the fiber’s natural ability to breathe. However, protective coatings can be applied to synthetics. Our tufted wool area rugs naturally lose a bit of fuzz. This is natural, simply fetch a vacuum and groom away.
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Natural
- Wool — Soft thread sheared from a sheep’s coat.
- Cotton — Soft fiber from the plant of the same name.
- Silk — The soft, lustrous fiber obtained as a filament from the cocoon of the silkworm.
- Sisal, Hemp, Coir or Cocoa — Natural fibers from plants of the same name; usually with a coarse and textured shaft.
Synthetics — man-made
- Nylon — Resilient fiber man-made from petroleum based products; strong in construction.
- Olefin or Polypropylene — Strong and colorfast. Great for sunny areas.
- Polyester — Soft fiber; exceptional for cut pile.
- Acrylic — Fiber that gives the appearance of wool; water resistant; usually found in bath carpets and rugs.
- Blends — combination of any fibers synthetic or natural.
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WOVEN — Threads are loomed together by machine or hand. Examples are Hand Knotted, Flat Weaves or Rags.
Examples: Oriental, Aubusson, Kilim, Dhurrie, and Soumacks.
TUFTED — Threads are punched through a backing material by hand or machine. Surface can be looped or pile.
Examples: Hooked and Needlepoint.
BROADLOOM — Carpet construction that is made into rolls with raw unfinished edges. Can be cut and bound into rugs.
Examples: Plush, Saxonies, Textured and Berber.
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Choosing the right rug for an area requires planning. Home, work, play or retreat area should make a statement. If you are working with an empty area build from the foundation up. Choose the flooring first, then plan the paint, furnishing, fabrics & accessories around the floor.
- Imagine the total look of the room or space you are creating
- What will the area be used for
- Area with high traffic should have a pattern in mid to darker tones to down play traffic patterns
- A sitting area could have a lighter more fragile pattern
- Lighter rugs will increase the perceived size of the room
- Darker rugs will create a warmer, intimate decorum
- Color, style & texture of the rug will set the “personality” of the room
- Consider the existing floor & size of the area when determining the size of rug. Do you want to play down the existing floor, then get a larger rug with an overall pattern. If you want to show off the existing floor get a smaller rug in solid or tone on tone pattern
Rugs are a functional part of any room. They have many task. Protecting or hiding flaws to the existing floor, warming up the floor, creating a look and building a decorative foundation. The choices are virtually endless when it comes to selection. Our site is set up by categories of decor. If you do not see what you want, call us at 1-800-262-6612 with your request, and we will search our resources to find the match for your needs. Our team of buyers is constantly adding new patterns to stay on top of current trends and cutting edge products. We welcome the opportunity to assist you in your personal needs for that perfect rug for your decorative project.
