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Area Rugs

Area Rug Accessories

May 11, 2010

Rug Pads Purchasing a rug can be a substantial investment that provides comfort and beauty to your home, and the addition of a quality rug pad can ensure that you will be able to enjoy your favorite rug for years to come. Utilizing a rug pad not only enhances the look and functionality of your [...]

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Spot Cleaning Area Rugs

May 10, 2010

The steps for cleaning stains from your area rug can vary greatly depending on the type of stain. For the best chance of success in removing a stain find the type of stain in the chart below and follow the appropriate steps from the Type of Treatment list. The cleaning agents in the type of [...]

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Maintaining Your Area Rug

May 10, 2010

The kids…the dog…a clumsy party guest. Accidents happen. In fact, removal of spots and spills is one of the most crucial areas of rug maintenance. When anything is dropped or spilled, quick response with the proper cleaning material can save the day…and your rug! By maintaining a simple maintenance program that includes regular, interim, and [...]

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How to Care for Your Area Rug

May 10, 2010

Enjoy the beauty of your new rug for years with the help of our maintenance guide. Follow the below instructions carefully and you will get many years of service from your area rug. Unpacking When first taken out of the packing and unrolled, the rug may have bulges that will prevent it from laying flat [...]

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Area Rug Buying Guide – Finding the Right Size

May 10, 2010

Dining Room Leave enough room so that the rug extends beyond the back legs of a chair when someone is seated. Otherwise, your chairs may wobble on the uneven surface-not the most comfortable dining experience. An 8′ x 10′ rug is the most common size for dining rooms, but be sure to measure your space [...]

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How Area Rugs Are Made

May 10, 2010

Believe it or not, most modern-day rugs are made with the same techniques used by master weavers for hundreds of years. The finest hand-woven rugs still require considerable time and attention to detail. And while machine-made area rugs can be made more quickly, the same basic techniques remain in place. In most cases, the quality [...]

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