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Ask your pets. How would I know what they like.However, if I had, dogs, cats gophers, groundhogs or other animals that like to dig and scratch and if I wanted to buy a rug, I would be guided by the two most important items of a rug – the fiber and whether it was a loop pile or a cut pile.
The very best fiber is polypropylene because it is an absolutely solid fiber and has no pores in the fiber strands as do all other fibers whether synthetic like nylon or natural like wool. The pores in the fiber is what absorbs the urine, smells and stains.
A loop pile rug can be disastrous. A loop pile gets caught in the nails of the pet and the rug will have “pulls” in it. A cut pile rug will not be easily prone to this problem.
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Traditional rugs, Silly.
Up until about 1980 hand-knotted rugs in traditional designs dominated the rug industry and represented in my opinion about 85% of the market. With the advent of 5-color rug looms to make much less expensive rugs and also the introduction of hand- tufted and gun-tufted rugs that were positioned cost-wise between the hand-knotted and machine-made rugs, the dominance of traditional designs sank in today’s market to, probably, about 15% of the market. Hand-knotted rugs still to this day are almost entirely made in the classic traditional designs.
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The comparison of low pile versus high pile rugs has to be considered under two types of comparison. The first comparison would be if both have a cut pile. A low pile rug will clean a little faster, show less wear and the design will always appear sharper.
With pets the low pile will clean up better, faster and with much less effort. The second comparison would be between a woven loop pile versus a tufted cut pile whereby the features in the first comparison still apply. However, if the cut pile is very low and dense comparable to the loop pile, the cut pile would have the advantage in clarity of design and a much bigger advantage if pets are considered.
For use in the kitchen, dining room or with older citizens or those who have to use a walker or wheelchair, a low pile rug is preferable.
For luxuriousness and comfort, a higher pile is always preferable. For those who like a sharp, detailed design, whether hand-knotted or tufted or machine-made, the lower the pile the better the result.
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RugSmart offers free shipping and no tax
RugSmart offers free shipping and no tax
A rug pad should absolutely be used under a rug; not a carpet pad. Carpet padding will slide around. A rug pad will not slide and will keep the rug in its place.
There is a distinct difference in the feel of a rug that has a pad compared to a rug with no pad. The comfort of a pad can be felt.
The pad also protects the rug from traffic so that the fibers are not constantly crushed against the hard surface beneath it. This is especially true with chairs plus table and sofa legs.
Very specific pads are for use over carpeting; either the type that sticks to the carpet which is never recommended or the type that prevents movement without the use of a sticky substance.
For use over a hard surface such as wood or tile, various pads are available in different materials and constructions all of which affect the price. Your rug salesperson or website can explain the features and benefits of the different types.
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It makes no difference. Just make sure a rug pad is used and make sure you know the difference in rug pads.
A rug pad should absolutely be used under a rug; not a carpet pad. Carpet padding will slide around. A rug pad will not slide and will keep the rug in its place.
There is a distinct difference in the feel of a rug that has a pad compared to a rug with no pad. The comfort of a pad can be felt.
The pad also protects the rug from traffic so that the fibers are not constantly crushed against the hard surface beneath it. This is especially true with chairs plus table and sofa legs.
Very specific pads are for use over carpeting; either the type that sticks to the carpet which is never recommended or the type that prevents movement without the use of a sticky substance.
For use over a hard surface such as wood or tile, various pads are available in different materials and constructions all of which affect the price. Your rug salesperson or website can explain the features and benefits of the different types.
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If the rug is not really dirty but needs to be “refreshed”, rent a cleaning machine but do not use any detergent. Plain water is sufficient. A detergent is extremely difficult for a homeowner to rinse away and, if there is any residue, it will attract and retain any soiling.
For rugs that really need to be cleaned, professional cleaning companies generally charge $2.00 per square foot which has to be evaluated as to whether or not that they clean the rug. If the homeowner decides to clean the rug, great care must be taken to properly remove the detergent if one is used. Plain water should be tried first. If the rug’s fiber is polypropylene/olefin, hosing it down on the driveway would work. A very important point to consider when cleaning a rug is to make sure it dries thoroughly front and back to avoid mildew and mold. Letting it dry outside on a warm summer day is the easiest way to dry the rug.
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It would totally fade away if stolen!
The sun will anything from concrete to wood flooring to upholstery to rugs except for rugs made with the polypropylene/olefin fiber. Polypropylene/olefin is mixed with the dye in the molten stage making the color an integral part of the fiber and unable to fade. All other synthetic and natural fibers will fade from the sun.
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