What brand area rugs are best for a busy family room?

10 months ago

Looking for a 11x14 rug for my fsmily room, looking for a rug that doesnt shed like crazy and does t smell.. i have a Pottery Barn rug and it stillsheds like crazy after 4 years.

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BeverlyFLADeziner
10 months ago
If your rug still sheds after 4 years, it's likely wool and your vacuum cleaner has poor suction or doesn't employ a 'beater bar' on the head or attachment. Don't tell me you have a Dyson. Walk into any vacuum cleaner repair shop and you'll see more of those in for repair than any other brand.

Because of the glue, natural and synthetic fibers, and chemicals used in fabricating area rugs most rugs off-gas initially.

There's no way to avoid putting in the work to find the rug that fits your budget, you like the design and colors, and is made of fibers that resist staining from whatever the issues are in your home. Some people require a rug that can be cleaned using a power washer. Some not.
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JAN MOYER
10 months ago
last modified: 10 months ago
Go to a good broadloom store. Not a big box, a dedicated carpet store Select a nylon, or a wool and nylon that works in your space, and have it bound to 11 x 14, or larger if need be.

It isn't just about "brand". It is about choice of materials.

Antrim, Fabrica, Masland all have lovely broadloom in nylon. You won't find any of them in Home Depot.

No matter a selection ? Frequent vacuuming , avoiding BARE feet, taking care of spots and spills asap will help.

Pottery Barn wools are tufted, not woven. They will NEVER stop shedding.

Luxury wool will shed, but will stop in a bit of time..

Your vacuum matters. NONE of the luxury wool will stand up to Dyson which literally tears up a rug. Many luxury will say "suction only" .....despite they are luxurious.
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elcieg
10 months ago
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This article will interest you. At the end, follow the link that will take you to the rug the author is raving about...Wayfair.

https://julieblanner.com/kid-pet-friendly-rugs/
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IMO a good quality washable rug like ruggables is the best for a busy space . I know at least 5 peoplewith Dysons and all love them and they are not in the shop for repairs. I have 2 really nice low pile rugs from Amazon yes they were polypropalene but I found very little off gas I just to make sure opened all the windows for 2 days . They clean up like a dream , look awesome and my huge dogs love them to lie on . My rug attachement on my vacuum works great and spill wipe up like they never happened . I love wool rugs but not in spaces where spills happen often

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