yes, it's incredible how much they shed.

My understanding is that pretty much all wool tufted rugs shed, so if that is a concern for you, I'd stay away from those and consider either handknotted or woven wool rugs or a synthetic.

If you get the Hayden, will you show us a picture when you get it down. I have a 5X8 still in original packaging stored under the spare bed for my DD's Christmas present (her request). We have started doing kind of "big ticket" item for our kids instead of small things - it helps them out financially and makes shopping easier for me. Hope it doesn't shed too bad - she has dark floors as well.

From what I hear, the wool rugs eventually quit shedding.

I will say that my only good rug is a flat weave rug (not plush and thick) but it suits our needs. I need to take it up to put the pad under it (which I have had for six months) and I am sure there will be some fine shedding under the rug, but I will vaccuum the reverse side really well then.

Tuesday

I have a PB wool rug that I purchased probably 4 years ago or so. It certainly doesn't shed now and I don't really remember it shedding a lot when I got it.

I had tumbleweeds for a long time.

I have one and it shed a lot in the very beginning. Now it doesn't really shed (used for 3 years at this point) but when you vacuum it, a LOT of fibers come out.

I think it is totally hit or miss - our first one did not shed at all (wool). It looked great for years. Our second one (also wool) shed so much it was crazy - plus it looked all gross/fuzzy you could not even see the pattern very well after only a week - I took it back to the store (which was a PITA since it was a 8x10 rug) - and exchanged it for the same rug - this one has been perfect, no shedding at all. So much for consistency....

Just curious - did you get the rug?

I have several PB rugs. None of them are "shedders".

My pb rug shedded a lot and still sheds some (it is 8 years old!). It isn't a big bother though for me...

Of more concern is that the rug very likely will start STINKING after a few years. The latex rubber used on the back fails after a while. Google "stinky pottery barn rug" and you may change your mind. I certainly wouldn't buy it if it will be a financial stretch for you. If you are fine with throwing it out when it starts stinking, then go ahead. If you do buy it, laminate and save your receipt as you can get a prorated refund a couple of years down the road.

tuesday i didn't get the rug yet. i am still debating and looking around to see if i find something else less expensive somewhere else.

redecor i will look into that. thanks for the heads up.

I would never buy a Pottery Barn rug again. I have two 9 X 12’s and I vacuum every day. Each rug fills my vacuum cleaners canister. They’re awful