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General Braided Rugs
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If you are wondering what size rug you should
get to put under a certain size table, it is
best to allow two feet on each side of the
table. This enables the person to sit at the
table with the chairs totally on the rugs.
Therefore, with a 4' wide by 7' long table, you
would need a rug that is approximately 8'x 11'.
Consumers often question whether they should use
rug padding with a latex back hooked rug. In
such a situation, you would need padding because
padding protects your floor from the latex and
it will also ensure that the rug will last
longer. The purpose of hooked rugs with latex
backing is to provide durability because the
latex secures the wool and adds body to the rug,
but the backing does not keep the rug from
sliding, nor does it hold it in place.
Many people like to use a rug in their entryway.
Because of the foot traffic in this area, you
should use a rug that is durable and easy to
clean. People track in all sorts of elements
from the outside, mud, grass, snow, water. With
this type of abuse, you definitely need a rug
with an easy care quality. A type that works
well is a flat braided rug where polypropylene
is the major component. The artificial fiber of
polypropylene is very easy to care for and the
flat braided rugs are very durable. Dirt merely
sits on this smooth polypropylene fiber until it
is vacuumed or rinsed away. Thus, the rug does
not need to be cleaned professionally. In fact
these braided rugs are not only durable, but are
available in a wide variety of colors, one of
which is sure to blend well with your interior.
If you have a room that serves as both a living
room and dining room, you could either use the
same rug in both areas or use two different rugs
that look nice when used together. The main
thing to keep in mind is to choose a similar
style or use two different styles with like
colors to maintain a uniform look. A room that
is decorated quite simply will look nice with
two different rugs which are made of solid
fabrics with limited colors. For example an
Oriental rug would look nice under the dining
table, along with a coordinating braided rug in
the living area. However, if your room is more
intricately decorated, such as with different
patterns in the furniture and window coverings,
using the same rug in both areas will join the
room nicely.
When referring to braided rugs, you have
probably seen or heard the terms "tubular"
braids and "flat" braids. The difference between
the two is as follows: Tubular braided rugs are
composed of felt or synthetic core and covered
with yarn (These are not really braided, but
merely wound around the core.) Flat braids are
made of solid materials that are braided in a
traditional style, which looks nicer, wears
better, and lasts longer than the other type.
If you have a new home or want to redecorate an
entire room, it is best to purchase your rug
before buying your furniture, because you should
start from the bottom and work up. As you are
probably aware, there are many more furniture
styles and colors, as well are more selections
of fabrics for furniture than there are with
braided rugs, hooked rugs or other styles of
rugs.
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