Area Rugs & Flooring (01)

Are Shag Rugs Right for You?
If you're looking for a rug, consider a shag. Shag rugs were first created over 50 years ago and were all the rage in the 1960's and 70's. Shag rugs are now popular once again, and are available in many exciting styles, from the traditional soft and luxurious flokati rugs of Greece (flokati Rugs have been made in Greece for centuries), to the modern sheepskin rugs of Australia and New Zealand. These rugs are best suited to low-traffic areas, and the site gives you more information about such rugs to see if they're good for you.

Clean Your Wool Rug with Snow
Did you ever think that you could clean your rug with snow? Apparently so. For those who live in colder climates, unprocessed wool is just the ticket for warm clothing, rugs and blankets. With its high oil content, wool gives good protection. Fortunately, snow can be used to clean rugs. Cleaning is best done at a temperature of 25° F or colder, and on shaded new or powdered snow, according to the Web site.

Cleaning Oriental Rugs
If you are lucky enough to own an Oriental rug, you have artwork for the floor. But al artwork must be up kept. Some are inexpensive and machine made, but others are genuine oriental or Persian rugs, kaleidoscopes of wool knotted by hand. These rugs are so durable they can last for generations, which also means they can get quite dirty, so proper care and cleaning is essential. In fact, according to rug expert Bob Carr, a recent study shows that a 9-by-12 oriental rug can hold up to 87 pounds of dry soil without ever looking dirty!

Kids Carpeting
If you're looking for high quality carpet and rugs for everything from playrooms to classrooms, you've come to the right place! Our fun flooring is extremely stain resistant for easy cleaning, and antibacterially treated to protect kids. Dense nylon fibers make them tough and durable. A full line of nursery rugs and educational patterns are offered in kid-friendly colors. Products include laminates, wall to wall, nursery, fun patterns, educational rugs, nature, explore the world rugs, sports rugs, solid colored rugs, city street rugs, blacklight rugs, religious rugs, custom made rugs, grown up rugs, college rugs and carpet pads. A carpet information section includes tips on buying carpets, information about carpet allergies, carpet installation, carpet pads, carpet fibers and kids carpets.