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| There are always questions when making specific decorating decisions for home or office. Here are a few questions and answers related to carpets and rugs we hope will help. |
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| • When you look for a rug the most important question is ... do you like it? • Can I take a rug home on approval? • What kind of rug? • What size rug do I need? • What kind of carpet do I want to install in my home? • Do I need a pad under my rug? • What should I bring when I shop? |
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| Do you like it? Rugs are like art, to be appreciated and enjoyed. Select accordingly. Big decisions and major purchases should be made carefully. Always have an option of taking things home on approval. Your personal lighting, wall color, and room scale will be different from any showroom or store; you want to feel good about your decision. |
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| Can I take a rug home on approval? Absolutely! Never purchase a rug unless you are able to try it in your own space and your own lighting. Take more than one if you like. Also take home carpet samples, you want to feel good about your order. |
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| What kind of rug? If you like lots of choices, you are in luck. Our markets today have everything from simple machine made rugs, to fine hand knotted rugs. Machine made rugs are very prevalent today, and are mass produced. Production is quicker, and can be found in different fibers such as nylon, polypropylene and wool. Hand tufted is hand made but is constructed on a canvas using a small hand held tool that places loops through the canvas. Some pieces are left looped; others are sheared for a cut pile finish. Be careful to smell the backing of a hand tufted rug, some pieces have latex backing that carries an odor for some time. Hand knotted rugs are made of wool on looms using a series of knots tied at the intersection of weft and warp threads. The techniques are ancient with a number of different types of knots depending on the region of the world. This continues to be the premier type of rug, but there are a few things you should be aware of. The number of knots per inch, different types of knots, wools, dyes and finishing processes, vary the appearance and prices. Hand knotted piled rugs have a nap, therefore they have a ‘dark side’ and a ‘light side’. This is created when the rugs are woven. One of the fringed ends is the top of the rug, the other the bottom. As the knots are tied, the weaver packs down each row, this creates a slight angle. As you feel a rug, move your hand back and forth, you will be able to feel the smoothness in one direction and the roughness in the other. Depending on the wool, the finishing wash and the length of the pile, there will be some distinction between the two ends. Walk across the rug to see both ends. Once the rug is in your room, turn it both way, depending on your light source and personal preference, place it accordingly. This is another very important reason to take a rug home on approval first. |
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| What size rug do I need? Just as a high ceiling in a room can make a room feel more spacious, the larger the rug, the larger the space can feel. If the platform is small, the space will close into it. Not every piece of furniture has to be completely on the rug. The exception here is the dining room. In a living or family room the rug will define the space, therefore define how big the area is. It is best when a sofa’s front legs are on the rug, or at least where the floor isn’t showing between the two. The more a chair is on a rug, the better, especially if it has exposed legs as opposed to a fabric skirt. In a dining room, you want all of the chairs to comfortably move on the rug. If you are looking for a bedroom rug for under the bed, it should be at least 24” inches on either side of the bed, to make that space comfortable as you step out. The rug can start at the very front of the night table and extend beyond the end of the bed enough for balance Also, you might consider putting the rug at an angle to the bed. This can be very interesting, especially if viewed directly when you enter the room. |
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| What kind of carpet do I want to install in my home? Broad loomed carpets are being made on a variety of machine types in a variety of fibers. Just as a wool suit can be worn and cleaned for many years and still look new and fresh, wool carpet is a premier choice. Most nylons are manufactured to give the appearance of wool, no more shinny carpet but a de-lustered look. Textures are very popular and can add a lot of interest. If you are worried about foot prints, traffic patterns and vacuum marks, try a carpet with a texture; the light will play on the twisted yarns and help camouflage any number of things. |
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| Do I need a pad under my rug? YES! A pad protects the rug as well as the floor. A good pad also prevents a rug from slipping, an important safety feature. Emmet Perry & Co. has two types of pads, one is a solid slab rubber which is perfect for most rugs and all floors. For lighter weight rugs such as needlepoints and flat weaves, we recommend a T-Baud pad that is sticky on both sides. This sticky pad keeps rugs smooth and in place. Neither of these pads will do any harm to your floors. |
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| What should I bring when I shop? If you are working on a room that already has furniture, bring along an arm cover, cushion or pillow. Pictures you might have of the room can be helpful; a piece of art or maybe the view. Also, if you have seen something that appeals to you in a magazine, bring it along. Always have an open mind, you might be surprised and amazed at how a rug can transform the room. A couple of choices to try on approval will make you feel confident about the final decision. |
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