Distressing A Rug

Depending on the desired look some rugs are further laid under the sun to gradually achieve more mellow colors without a.

Distressing a rug.

Not to be flip but my local rug expert said that in the middle east the rug dealers will sometimes put new rugs out on the highway. The distressing on these rugs softens each pattern for added versatility. The first stage is shearing to even out the pile and to help distress the rug without damaging it we then carefully wash and dry them to remove any stains or odors. Years ago my mom was advised to basically abuse the wonderful antique rugs she d inherited.

While it might not look as vintage as some of the other styles the process takes the hard edge off of any abstract patterned rug. Each rug is brilliantly bordered in traditional persian rug style and masterfully powerloomed for a lavish feel long wear and low maintenance. The process starts with collecting hand woven vintage turkish and oriental rugs in great condition. After that hang up your rug to dry and when it does you ll see that it s been dulled down to a very comfortable shade.

I m glad she didn t. In intriguingly distressed shades of navy blue and white this grafix area rug from nourison will elevate the elegance quotient of any room. A distressed rug can serve as the finishing touch to your room. Even if you prefer a bolder pattern for the rug the technique of distressing can give a modern abstract rug a totally different look.