Shopping for a new rug can be daunting. With so many sizes, looks, designs, and textures, the process can be overwhelming. Here at Carpet Wagon we want to help you choose the perfect rug for your home.
Below are some key terms to know when you go rug shopping. Call Carpet Wagon at 1(800) 57-WAGON today to schedule a free consultation at home or visit our showrooms to see all the great rug products we have for you.
Key terms and phrases about rugs:
Pile: The visible surface of a rug, consisting of a loop and/or cut yarn tufts. Also known as “face” or “nap.”
Pile Height: The height of face yarns from the backing to the tip of the piece of yarn.
Points: The tip end of a pile yarn and refers to the number of yarns that make up an area rug. The more points per square meter the denser the construction, and the denser the construction, the more detail an area rug will have.
Polypropylene: A petroleum-based fiber which is formed in to yarns by a process of extrusion, whereby pre-dyed polypropylene pellets are melted and extruded into a continuous fiber.
Savonnerie: A popular French-designed area rug of pastel colors and featuring a floral center medallion set on an open field and framed by broken borders. Many modern Indian and Persian rugs are inspired by this style.
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