What Is A Low Pile Rug

Shop this collection 38 69 13 138 26.

What is a low pile rug.

High pile is known for the cozy home atmosphere it helps create. Low pile rugs have a height of less than a quarter of an inch and tend to feel very dense under the hands and feet. Keep in mind that a low pile rug won t provide the same comfortable and warm feeling as something more plush. Low pile rugs are great because they are easy to vacuum and clean they prevent allergens from getting stuck within the fibers and they help create a smooth surface which is perfect for high traffic areas.

However a higher pile rug does not mean better quality and durability. Here are the five key pile pointers you need to know. Elijah seagrass with border beige 8 ft. 1 2 to 3 4 plush.

How to style it. You re interested in carpet for its warmth and comfort. It goes in hand with pile height which is the thickness of a rug measured from the surface of a rug to its backing. 1 4 to 1 2 medium.

This method of low pile carpet gives the carpet stain proof and wears capabilities along with separate cleaning agents like bleach. High pile might be right for you if. High rug pile vs. Striped low pile area rug.

Rug sizes for your space. Mid pile rugs are versatile in both use and style and you can t go wrong with location pattern or color. However to make a mid pile rug truly shine consider cozy layers. By nuloom 625 172 96.

You don t want your carpet to become flatter over time. Because they are crafted by artisans no two hand knotted rugs are exactly alike. This type of low pile carpets is dyed before their fibers are knitted. Ione blue cream 8 ft.

Save 69 13 50 free delivery. Low pile carpets are good choices for families with medical i e respiratory concerns or allergy sufferers. These shorter pile rugs tend to hold up better than carpets with a longer pile. These knots form the surface or pile of the rug.

Finally low pile carpets are also categorized based on the two dying methods below. Less than 1 4 low. Low pile carpets usually have a tighter weave a more dense quality and a smoother surface. The reason behind this is that carpets essentially act as giant air filters within homes and low pile carpets trap much fewer allergens than high pile ones which means you won t need to spend nearly as much time running air filters.

Despite its taller loops high pile. This is the most labor intensive rug making technique. These types of rugs are good for high traffic areas. Pile height is one factor you should consider when buying an oriental rug.

One advantage of a low pile carpet is the strength it offers. Low pile carpeting on the other hand has shorter carpet fibers and tighter loops. Note the pile height.