Sisal Rug Remnants – Sisal Rug Buying Guide
Overview | Benefits | Selecting Sisal | Gallery To the eye, sisal rugs are very decorative, but to the touch, it’s not nearly as pleasant. They are typically found in dining rooms and living rooms, where you usually aren’t barefoot or laying on it. These rugs are recommended for high-traffic areas, such as entryways and stairs because […]
Sisal Rug Buying Guide
Sisal Rug Buying Guide There are many pronunciations for this product as well as many misconceptions. Most people that request this material do so without knowing much about it. They see pictures in design magazines, but are surprised once they see it in person. To the eye, it is very decorative, but to the touch, […]
An Insider’s Guide to Buying Sisal
One of the fastest growing trends in the carpet and rug industry is sisal. There are many pronunciations for this product as well as many misconceptions. Most people that request this material do so without knowing much about it. They see pictures in design magazines, but are surprised once they see it in person. To […]
Pros and Cons of Synthetic Carpets
What is the best kind of material used for carpeting? This is probably the most commonly asked question I have encountered since joining the carpet industry. The answer is wool, but I have blogged about that wool carpeting extensively in the past. Today I want to talk about the different kinds of synthetic carpet fibers. […]
The Benefits of Wool Carpet and Rugs
Ah, the age old question; why choose wool over synthetic carpeting? First, a quick look at the science behind wool material; Wool comes from sheep that produce the material to protect their bodies from a variety of climates and other natural elements. These qualities remain intact when man produces material made from this fiber to […]