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How to keep a rug firm on a tiled floor

admin — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:32:24 +0000

It is often a question one ask there selves when buying a rug, how do I keep my rug safe on tile floor? This is a major step to preventing accidents in the house. Every floor looks good with some rugs even if it is made of beautiful tiles or solid wood. In most cases rugs are also used to cover tiles and keep them clean. Stepping on a woollen rug is comfortable and is a more favorite option than standing on a cold hard floor. Using rugs that slip on tile floor is dangerous. It is risky to the people living in the house. There are some affordable and simple options that can help to keep the rugs firm. You will also note that firm rugs make your house look neat and safe for people living in it.
The first step that you should take is to put the rug on the floor, take measurements and be sure that it will fit the area you want to cover. Before you spread the rug make sure that the tiles are completely clean. Use some warm water and detergent to remove any debris and oil that can cause slipperiness. Use a dry cloth to eliminate all dumpiness. Before you put the rug down you should purchase some anti slip rug underlay, this will ensure the rug stays put. Anti-slip rug underlay is like tacky felt, it grips the floor and the back of the rug. We stock rug underlay in 10 different sizes so you’re sure to find the correct size. Rug underlay can also be cut with a sharp pair of scissors or Stanly knife.
You can use rug spray adhesive if you want to fix a rug in place. It is easy and will keep a large surface looking neat. There is also anti slip tape that you can use to stop a rug slipping but we have found the underlay to be more effective. It is always important to take care of slippery rugs. They can cause bad accidents especially for the elderly or children.

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Reasons To Use Rugs to Cover the Floor

admin — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:10:14 +0000

There are a lot of reasons why many people will prefer adding rugs to carpets today. Rugs are viewed as a beautifying scheme while at the same time covering the floor. To achieve enchanting home decor, interior designs and decorations rugs are the most appropriate choice for you. They’re also inexpensive and do not ruin your savings while acquiring new ones or replacing them. The following are the basic reasons on why you must consider using rugs as a cover to the floor.
• Modern rugs are substantial decorative elements; choices are many if you want to have the best rugs as a floor covering that satisfies your personal preferences. The number of styles and designs you can include are many and amazing. There can be adoption of glamorous array of colours. Moreover, there are both modern and traditional rugs that are highly appealing. Modern rugs have also included art and design while incorporating the different cultures of the world.
• Modern rugs are comfortable and warm to the feet, unlike having the bare carpet only. This aspect of comfort is unbeatable and gives carpets priority when it comes to floor coverage. Carpets add more life to the atmosphere while bringing satisfying warmth while compared to hardwood floors. Walking on carpets is also easier and can prevent accidents of slipping of and falling unlike smooth surfaced carpets.
• Contemporary rugs are smooth and soft and often offer protection in case you fall unlike the hard surfaces that may leave you injured. When you fall hitting your head or body against carpets, hardwood floor or ceramic tiles, this may be fatal, and hitting yourself on a rug is far more comfortable and you stand a better chance of avoiding injury. Delicate jars, utensils and other household items that break with ease can be saved by the rugs when they fall over. Rugs are the most appropriate floor covers in schools with young children as they absorb shock and prevent serious injuries.
• Modern rugs also act as noise insulators and absorbers. If your neighbor has a loud sound system, especially for those in portioned apartments, rugs come to your rescue when it comes to loud noises. In case children also make loud noises, then rugs can also reduce the nuisances of noises. On the other hand modern interior designers are recommending that the home theatre should be installed with carpets as an effective addition to the audio experience while watching movies.
The use of modern rugs is cheaper as a decoration than wall to wall carpets. The cleaning of the two is also very different. Most carpets are ineffective when it comes to rubbing off the sticking liquids from them. This may force you to hire carpet cleaners, unlike rugs that can be cleaned with ease. Rugs also act as an addition to the choice of colour schemes for the interior design when it comes to interior furnishing. Therefore rugs unlike carpets that tend to lean towards uniformity of the whole floor are a means of adopting variety and differentiation of various spaces.

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Tips on how to keep woollen rugs looking good

admin — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:55:34 +0000

Woolen rugs are beautiful and long lasting. They’re also easy to clean but do stain easily. To keep woolen rugs looking good, you should brush, beat or vacuum regularly. Also remove stains while they are still fresh.
Every six months woolen rugs need to be rotated. This ensures that they wear evenly. If you live alone and no foot traffic you can rotate the carpet after one or two years.
Taking a wool pile rug outside, once per month will keep it free from dust. Beating the rug while it hangs on a clothes line will ensure that hidden dust and dirt falls off. Make sure you vacuum a rug regularly, especially if there’re many people living in the house. Vacuuming a carpet or rug will help the lower pile stay fresh and clean, vacuuming removes surface dirt that could sink into the base of the rug.
Wool pile rugs are easily damaged by over wetting so care should be taken when cleaning. If you do decide to clean a wool rug your-self, use little water and make sure any carpet shampoo is suitable for wool pile carpets and fabrics. If you find it a big hassle to clean the carpet yourself, you can take it to a professional cleaner.
Always keep paper towels in the house. They ensure that you blot up spills immediately while any spillage or accident is still fresh. Avoiding scrubbing woolen rugs and the wool fibers will remain fine.
Carpet cleaning guidelines for fitted carpets can also work on woolen rugs. If you need to spot clean a woolen carpet, then just spray on some carpet spot remover on the stained part of the rug, use a damp cleaning cloth to remove the stain gently. Make sure that foam dries completely. You can vacuum the rug thoroughly to make sure that all dirt is removed.
Using the tips above, you will keep your woolen rug looking like new for years. You will also be sure that it is completely clean.

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Covering Carpets with Area Rugs – The Prudence of Joint Coverage

admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:18:42 +0000

Once wall-to-wall carpet is fixed on the floor, it does not mean that the decorations of interior design are complete. Placing area rugs over a carpet is advantageous and rewarding. They go along to adding warmth, meaning and depth to a room. Using area rugs jointly is the best way to colour the floor while still protecting it.
The advantages of this include:
• Manifestation of fashion and style; selecting area rugs of your preference is an expression and manifestation of your personal fashion and style. There are many different colours, arrays or patterns and textures. These eliminate uniformity and neutrality by bringing in different colours. It is easy to decorate the entire room by using matching colours that pacify your mind.
• Area rugs are a shield to the floor of a house. The new layer of area rug is an addition to the protection provided by the wall-to-wall carpeting. By adopting area rugs for those people residing in high traffic areas lengthens the life span of the carpet while doing away with spot cleaning. This is because when liquids are split on the floor it is economical to replace the area rug than the whole carpeting.
• Area rugs serve as the most ideal and appropriate floor covers. Area rugs should not be viewed as only beauty sources as they serve other critical roles. Where you may happen to have babies or crawling toddlers, area rugs act as shields against fatal injuries if they fall. The area rug can also prevent breakage of delicate items if they fall on the floor. They also serve as cushions against vibrations and loud noises.
• They’re highly flexible as they can be restructured, manipulated, and be repositioned in accordance with your taste. The area rug can be replaced to reflect the different seasons, during winter you may opt for snow-like rugs and autumn may call for a red colour. Rugs can also be interchanged with ease to be placed where they fit most. Due to their high flexibility, it is easy to redecorate them in seconds.
• Permanent wall to wall carpets can when worn and torn are be a source of disarray due to the different replaced patches that are replaced with different carpets. The use of area rugs can bring back the uniformity of the interior designs. They are also cheaper compared to the wall to wall carpets when purchasing and replacements. This means the savings are not drained and can be used for further floor refurbishing.
Area rugs are portable unlike the wall to wall carpeting. If you move to a new house the wall to wall carpet is a permanent fixture. If you are fond of the area rugs you can move with it to your new home it is not restricted. Having the area rugs is an added beauty to the house and provides comfort, warmth and full satisfaction.

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Oriental rugs and how to keep them clean

admin — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:53:04 +0000

Oriental rugs are beautiful. There made from a wide range of materials in many different designs. You can choose to buy the colour and size of your choice easily online due to the sheer volume available. They come in various qualities like wool, acrylic or silk. An oriental or traditional rug is an easy way to improve your house in one purchase. They’re usually affordable but cost depends on the quality and manufacturing technique. Regardless of the quality of an oriental carpet, it must be washed gently. This will keep the rug in good condition and useable for many years.
To maintain an oriental rug, you need to soak up all liquids while they are still fresh. This can be done by using paper a towel or a dry cloth. Blot gently to dry up the spill. Then vacuum the rug to remove any other dirt.
When planning to clean your carpet using liquids, always place a dry towel below it. It is good way to prevent saturation on the floor. To blot out stains, use some cool water and add some white vinegar. For a gallon of water, add half cup of the vinegar. Rub gently and the stain will disappear. To rinse rugs, use warm water and add some white vinegar too. You put the cloth in the water and wipe the carpet. Then vacuum the rug to remove all debris of dirt. This will leave your carpet spotless. Remove excess water from the rug with a paper towel. Try not to over-wet the rug or carpet. Then remove the towels under the carpet. Leave the rug to dry and once the top is dry, you can flip the rug and let the bottom side dry.
With these simple steps you can keep your oriental rug looking beautiful without stains. Try them today and feel good to have a clean rug in your house.

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The Main Advantages Of Area Rugs

admin — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 01:18:51 +0000

To brighten up a boring room, you can simply use a rug. They bring instant transformation and make the house look different. They’re usually stylish and can be used with all types of decors, contemporary or antique. They come in various patterns and colours and usually fit in with various budgets, it is an easy way to keep your house looking fresh. There’s a number of reasons as to why most people prefer rugs. See some the advantages of using area rugs below.
• The first advantage of an area rug is that they can make a simple home look stylish and chic. They are affordable and will give the house a new look and décor.
• Rugs come in different sizes and qualities. This makes it easy to choose what will fit in your house. You can match the rugs with furniture, bedding’s or curtains. Choose them according to other accessories in each room of your house.
• Rugs make the house a safer place to be. There is no slipperiness in-case any liquid is spilt on the floor. This protects people who are sure footed especially kids and the elderly. If kids stumble, they fall on soft surface instead of the floor which is usually hard.
• Rugs make the house silent. Unwanted noises are prevented from reaching every room in the house. You will not hear noises from neighbour’s apartment and you can have a good night sleep while your neighbor is enjoying loud music.
• Area rugs are flexible and you can change them any time you want. It easy to clean them and you will not require professional help.
• Hard floor is not comfortable and by adding rugs you make your house more comfortable. They are affordable and you just buy once and they will last for years. Rugs are usually strong and durable.
• Rugs do not accumulate dust. It’s easy to clean stains and marks can be removed. You can clean it daily and remove all dirt. No need to get a professional cleaner. This makes them safe for you and other people living in the house.
• Area rugs can be used in any weather, there good for the house in summer or winter. They keep the house cool in hot season and warm in hot weather.
A rug is by far one of the simplest ways to embellish a home. The best thing about rugs is that you can always install them in the house without professional help. It is the best way to cover a bad looking floor. You can cover imperfections in your house in an affordable way. Rugs also help to protect hardwood floors.
At The Rug Retailer we have a huge selection of quality rugs and hallway runners, all backed by our lowest price promise.

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Affordable rugs – A Great way to improve your house

admin — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 23:20:43 +0000

Rugs can be quite costly depending on the quality and materials used, but it is still possible to find an affordable rug of high quality. Just make sure you go for a rug that is inexpensive but not cheap. They must be of good quality. You will find that because of sales, bargains and overstocks; the prices of high quality rugs are lowered. This is a chance that you should grab and save some money.
The first place to look for affordable rugs is online. By checking on the internet you will find owners marketing their products at discounted prices. You also have a chance to bargain for the prices. Try starting online before you start visiting the stores.
Look for easy to use websites with large stocks; often they will have a clearance rug section. You will find nice items, some could have marks or slight damage but you can always do some simple repairs. Overstocked items can also be given at low prices than the retail cost. Take advantage of overstocks to the full.
Don’t ignore the department stores when looking for affordable rugs. They are usually expensive but once in a while they offer good discounts. Make sure you check especially during holidays and weekends. Their discounts are always big and will be lower the retail cost from most stores.
Buying rugs for your house comes with a number of benefits. It is an excellent way to embellish your home. There easy to use around the house and they bring change immediately. Use rugs of various colours and textures to keep your house looking fresh and warm.

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Luxurious Rugs Throughout the Times

admin — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:43:06 +0000

Home furnishings have evolved throughout the years. Some have adapted with the change, others remained classic and pure as they are since time immemorial. Among these are rugs, which hailed since the period of ancient times, some have been around already for thousands of years. They started as woven mats mostly from wool from sheep or goat and wild grasses that are mostly abundant in their domestic areas. They primarily served as covering and protection that eventually become decorations and important interior accents.

According to some history accounts, these mats have also become instrumental in the clandestine rendezvous of Cleopatra with Julius Caesar. Cleopatra used to roll up herself into the rug to be able to meet up with Caesar. Such mats have also been associated with the royalty during the ancient times. Only sultans of the Middle East and royal blood of the European countries were the only ones that could afford them and could also maintain in using them. Eventually more and more royalties have become familiar with it and have started using them as additional home furnishings. Designs mostly differ depending on the source. Some have intricate designs and are made of different materials hailing as far as the Orient and India that uses different weaving techniques.

Though often perceived as an expensive item to have, buying RUGS as an additional furnishing could dramatically spruce up your home. They could serve as accents but could also become a focal point of a room giving the overall look or theme that would make it much more interesting. Especially now that these have become much more affordable and much easier to purchase, having one could make your home look much lovelier. It could also serve as an additional source of insulation especially during chilly seasons like during winter.

To make your purchase much easier, here are some tips that you could bear in mind so that you could be able to get the most suited rug according to your need:

Buy something that you see yourself using. It is very impractical to buy something nice that you will just keep inside your attic because you are avoiding what you might ruin. It would be good if you buy a rug for its practical use to you rather than buy something that only your storage would appreciate.

Buy something that goes well with your home. You do not have to be a monarch to be able to get a rug. However, making such purchase should also blend well enough with your existing furniture and other furnishings. If you have no idea on what to look for in such item, bear in mind your existing stuff to make the purchase much easier.

Always buy from a reputable store that has good feedback from previous customers. Especially if you are buying rugs online, getting your purchase from a dependable and reliable source could avoid you of having problems later on. Become familiar with different varieties and designs so that you could be able to choose well that is up to your liking. If you are not that familiar with such items, asking a good friend or relative for help could make the purchase a much easier task to fulfill.

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Expensive RUGS For A Much Cheaper Price

admin — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:08:27 +0000

Buying discounted items could help you save plenty of cash. If you are a smart shopper, you could be able to stretch your shopping money to the fullest without being able to sacrifice quality. Nowadays, buying discounted RUGS have become more ordinary, it’s more practical than buying inferior quality mats and rugs; you could also be assured that you are buying the same quality expensive items without splurging too much money.
Though most often perceived as poor quality items, discounted rugs are actually just over-stocks of the past seasons designs and so forth. If you’re a buyer who does not really care at all about mod or the latest trends, buying such items could help you save more yet also get the premium quality that you always wanted to have.
Decorating your home with premium quality RUGS could also drastically change the overall look of your home. If you like sprucing up, becoming familiar with different carpets and rugs by searching the net or shops can help you familiaise yourself with these products. Smart shoppers should also always take advantage of bargains, especially if you enjoy redecorating your home regularly. And with that, here are some various tips that you could take note in getting the most out of these very practical sales:
 Become familiar with the sales seasons. Sales always happen during special occasions, so setting aside money during such time rather than buying when you want to, is more practical. Always have some allotted money especially during times, Christmas and New Year since sales would mostly come during these times of the year.
 Always buy from reputable stores. Though sales can be really enticing, making sure that you are buying from someone dependable could help you get your purchase much easier. Especially if you are buying online, going to the same store that has satisfactory feedback could help you avoid experiencing trouble.
 Canvass and compare before purchasing. Avoid impulsive buying especially when you can have plenty of choices. A little research could help you find better options, which could also help you get what suit your home best.
 If you are not yet that familiar with such products, reading on descriptions and asking questions from sellers could help you decide better. Since some items could be harder to maintain than others, knowing how you can prolong its use could help you avoid buying every now so often.
The most important aspect of all is that you should always enjoy your shopping experience above everything else. Shopping could be at times impractical or indulging, but it should never be something that would make you regret later on. If you do not need a lot of rugs, staying with your necessity could make the purchase much more practical. If you are having a hard time deciding on what to buy, asking your friends and relatives could be very helpful. Never carry the entire decision especially if your vision would involve other people’s rooms or homes. It would be good if it were a collective effort as well where everyone will be satisfied with the outcome.

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Tips in Saving Your Flooded Carpets & RUGS

admin — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:07:08 +0000

Investing on luxurious items can be very satisfying. Especially if they can make our homes aesthetically pleasing, this makes the purchase worth the price. However, it is unavoidable to experience some accidents or worse calamities. Especially in times of flood or strong thunderstorms, water damaging your carpets and RUGS is often inevitable. When this happens, taking urgent action by cleaning them without further ado could help you save them from the bin. Since water damage can course your rug / rugs to become moldy it is essential they are left to air and dry so they are mold-free and bacteria-free, rinsing immediately should also be done right away.

Here are some points you have to do immediately to save your lavish rugs:

• Wash your water damaged items as soon as possible. Since dirt and humidity combined could become a great breeding ground for molds and bacteria, cleaning your carpets immediately could avoid this possible consequence. Clean them thoroughly and as soon as possible to salvage them.
• Dry them as well. Of course, eliminating the dirt is just the first step in saving them. By drying them out completely as soon as possible you will also be able to use them without damaged.
• Aside from cleaning your flooded rugs, it is also important that you also clean the places that they are usually placed. With that, you will also be able to make sure that you will avoid placing your carpet or rug in a dirty or damp place. Once the rug is dry vacuum the rug and the location, so that you can completely devoid it of dirt.

And most importantly, it would be good if you will bring your RUGS to a commercial carpet cleaner just to make sure. Manual scrubbing could help you clean your items but commercial cleaners could help you further sanitize them and eliminate all the stubborn stain and dirt that have seeped in inside your sheets. A commercial cleaner could tremendously help you transform your rugs as if they were brand new.

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