FAQ's & Area Rug Care
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Q - Do I need a rug pad?
A - A rug pad is not just for keeping your rug in place! Area rugs wear out first on the bottom of the rug - not the top. The pad is an important aspect in prolonging the life of your rug. The pad helps to cushion the rug from the existing floor underneath and absorb the weight of traffic. It also helps keep the rug from wearing 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.
Q - How do I select the right area rug?
A - Design: An empty room may be designed around any area rug, just as the right rug can put the ?nal touches on an existing room. When designing a room around an area rug, use the rug colors to decide upon furniture, paint or wallpaper color. A well-chosen area rug can coordinate patterns, furniture, and wall prints to complete a rooms design.
Color: Furniture may be selected around rug colors and design. Area rugs are an effective method to mix patterns that have the same color palette. Deep colored area rugs provide warmth and intimacy, while light colored rugs can open a room and provide a more spacious feeling. When selecting an area rug around existing furniture, bring a swatch of the predominant pattern in the room.
Size: Evaluate the size of the space and the area to cover. Larger area rugs provide comfort and benefits acoustics in a large space. Area rugs also enhance areas in bedrooms, kitchens and other smaller spaces that may require a splash of color or warmth.
Material: There are a variety of area rugs made from synthetic and natural yarns. For more information, see our 'Area Rug Construction' section.
Construction: There are a variety of different types of construction. Once your needs have been determined it is easier to decide what fabrication best ?ts within your settings. For more information, see our 'Area Rug Construction' section.
Shape: Circular and other uniquely shaped rugs can present a design alternative to rectangular or square shapes.
The Space: The type of light and amount of traffic in a room will affect the choice of area rug material. Some hand-made fibers resist fading better than natural ?bers, so consider the amount of direct sunlight an area rug will receive.
Durability: An area rug with the right combination of pile density (closer stitches or tufts) and fiber will resist wear.
Area rug pads will reduce wear on the area rug and provide additional noise absorption.
Q: How long will my area rug last?
A: Area rug durability is generally determined by the material, construction, and amount of traffic in a space. By carefully considering where the area rug will be placed and how it will be used, you can anticipate its longevity. View our expected longevity chart and remember using a Rug Pad will be a tremendous help in prolonging the life of your area rug. The other key to the life of the rug is making sure that proper care and cleaning is done on your rug. IT IS CRITICAL WHEN USING THE VACCUUM ON YOUR WOOL RUGS TO REMEMBER TO DISENGAGE THE BEATER BAR WHENEVER VACCUUMING. NEVER USE THE BEATER BAR ON YOUR WOOL RUGS!! Using a beater bar on your wool rugs does exactly what it sounds like it beats the pile of your rug causing damage, excessive shedding and shortens the life of your rug considerably.
Q: What area rug size do I need for my room?
A: There are no precise guidelines for selecting an area rug for a room, other than a dining area. A good method to determine the right size is to spread bed linens as a substitute to approximate the size, take measurements, and choose the closest size available. In a dining area, measure the table and provide at least four additional feet to the length and width. In this manner, the chair legs remain on the area rug when pulled away from the table.
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