What are the styles of area rugs?
Traditional, Transitional, Contemporary, and Regional (S.W., N.W., Country, Lodge).

If I order an area rug, will it be delivered to my house?

What are area rugs?
They do not cover the entire floor and are bound on all sides to prevent fraying. They can be any size: from 14m x 20m to a small 2m x 3m scatter rug. They come in many shapes: rectangle, square, oval, and round, even hexagons.

What are area rugs made of?

What are the benefits of purchasing an area rug?
It moves with you when you move, can greatly enhance the room and furniture, organizes space, absorb sounds and cushions falls, and quality rugs last for generations.

What are the advantages of owning a handmade rug?
Handmade rugs are truly works of art. By their very nature, they are one of a kind and can have good resale value.

How long will my new area rug last?
If it is of good quality, 20 to 50 years.

How do I take care of my new rug?
Vacuum and rotate to even out traffic pattern.

How do I take out crest stains in my new rug?
Wool: first blot with warm water and mild soap. For tougher stains, use Folex.

Do I need a pad under an area rug?
A pad is recommended to keep the rug from slipping and to protect from spills going through the rug onto the flooring.

Can I have an area rug made custom to fit the space I need?
Yes. Companies like Fabrica and Carter can create rugs to fit just about any size space you require.

Carpet related questions

What are the different types of carpeting?
Plush, velvet, saxony, texture, Freize, berber, cut pile berber, commercial, woven patterns.

What is berber carpet?
Named after the Berber Tribe of N. Africa, it is a wool loop carpet naturally colored with flecks and twists of earth-toned colors.

How long does it take for the carpet to come in once it has been ordered?
The average is about 1 to 2 weeks. We also stock nylon & wool rolls for immediate installation.

What are the advantages of purchasing 100% wool carpet as opposed to synthetic carpet?
The comfort of fine wool is like that of a fine wool garment. It is easy to vacuum, retains a like-new appearance, and the colors are soft, smooth, and natural looking.

What are the advantages of purchasing synthetic carpet?
Nylon, Polyester, or Olefin fibers meet a competitive price point. They can provide long wear, lasting colors and high fashion at low cost.

How long will my new carpet last?
Synthetics average 15 years, wools can last 30 years.

Are there special care instructions for 100% wool carpet?
With berber styles, do not use a spinning beater bar vacuum. Preferably use suction only or set the vacuum on high clearance. Use Folex, Host cleaner, or Wool-ite to spot clean.

Is the cost of the installation included in the price of the carpet?
No. Each job is cost bid at the time of measure. Sometimes areas are clear, or we can reuse the padding. This saves costs on the estimate.

How do you determine what type of pad is best to use?
Dense commercial carpets and berbers require a 8-pound density fiber pad 3/8". Plush or cut pile carpets of softer texture require a 7 pound foam pad 7/16".

How do you convert square feet to square yards?
Multiply the width in square feet by the length of the room and divide by 9. Then add 5% in length and width.

If you have any further questions, please contact us at (707) 542-5700.