How to Use Area Rugs On Hardwood Floors
Area rugs can serve multiple purposes in a room. They can add a great texture to a room when used over a solid hardwood floor. Whichever you choose, the rug padding will help keep the rugs in the area in place by preventing them from clumping together to prevent ventilation under the carpet. This movement of air will help prevent mold from forming under the area rug.
The first thing you need to do is decide which pad (if any) you should use. Pads for area rugs come in different types and serve a variety of purposes. Some of the pads available are grip pads to keep the rugs from slipping, felt for extra softness (the felt can slide or move the rugs in some places), polyurethane or sponge. rubber. Polyurethane and sponge rubber are the least commonly used. Sponge rubber can leave marks on hardwood floors and polyurethane can damage hardwood floors by reducing airflow under the floor. Each of these pads has a purpose and a reason to use it.
Grip pads are popular for a number of reasons. They are very thin and do not provide additional cushioning to the area rug. The rug must be very dense to complement this type of pad. The pad has a waffle pattern with many holes. The surface of these pads provides excellent grip and holds the area rug in place. In low-traffic areas, these pads are very useful for thin silk or similar area rugs. This is because thicker pads put the rug at risk of moving around and tripping, as well as making the thin rug not resting properly on hardwood floors.
The second thing to consider is which room is best for placing different types of rugs. Whether your carpet will go to the bedroom, family room, or what purpose it will serve in your decorating plan. All of these decisions will determine which size is best for a particular area. This decision will also help you figure out which pads are best for this area and what size rugs you want to use.
Consumers who use silk rugs tend to place them in areas with high traffic and soil build-up. Unlike most area rugs, silk rugs cannot be steam cleaned due to the delicate silk. Washing can change the texture and damage the fiber count. It can only be cleaned by hand with a special dry cleaning solvent. This process does not remove heavy soils and stains that occur in high-traffic or soil areas. In a relatively short time you will have a very expensive carpet that does not look very good. If you still want silk rugs in the area, we recommend that you do a solvent cleaning every three months and flip them over to change traffic patterns. This will expand the beautiful part of your life. Never put it next to your front door. Moisture from rain or snow permanently damages the silk. No matter where you place it, it has a thin grip pad underneath it to help prevent slipping and slow the abrasion of the silk.
Whether you are placing rugs in a family room, large room or any other large space, it may be necessary to use one wide rug. The only alternative is if you have several separate seating areas in a very large room. In this type of decoration, several small rugs are used to tie the area together. If the area rug is thick, you should put a felt carpet pad under it to give the hard floor a softer feel and to protect it from damage to the hard floor due to the weight of the floor and foot impact from every step on the rug. heavy furniture.
Some bedrooms also have hardwood floors. If you plan to use area rugs in your bedroom, here are some suggestions. In an average sized bedroom, depending on the arrangement of other furniture, a smaller area of rugs can be placed on either side of the bed and possibly even at the foot of the bed. If you have an heirloom area rug your grandmother gave you, you can space it equally spaced under the bed and extend it to all three exposed sides of the bed. Again, it depends on the size of the room and the arrangement of other furniture. The type of pad you use for your granny rug depends on the thickness and condition of the rug.
Your master bedroom can be a challenge to decorate. As with any large room, there are several options. A large heirloom rug can be placed under the bed or become the center of attention in any room. It also depends on the size of the area rug. All area rugs can be placed on either side of the bed and other rugs can be placed in the center of the seating area if they are in the master bedroom. The thickness and condition of the rugs will determine whether to use a thin waffle grip pad or a thick felt pad over a hardwood floor.
Most area rugs can be steam cleaned for extreme results. Use a low-moisture cleaner and quick-drying method to avoid getting the backing wet. Proper cleaning shouldn't allow this to happen, and it's a very safe and effective way to clean rugs over hardwood floors. After cleaning the rugs, turn the corners over to make sure they are dry. It should always be.
Finally, a note that is slightly off-topic. Area rugs can be used over a wall-mounted carpet for a decorative effect. Carpet acts as a pad. As you move around, place the hook side of the Velcro on the back of the area rug and the carpet will act as the soft side. Carpets should not move around and are easily removed without damaging the carpet.
