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Biding your rug- What does it mean and why is it beneficial?
Rug Binding is a process that is used to fix the ragged and frayed edges of your rugs. The process of rug binding involves using a heavy-duty sewing machine and binding tape to finish the carpet edges. One of the greatest advantages of using this method is that it allows you to choose between a wide range of colours to use to bind your carpet, and give it that completed look. You could choose to go for a colour that will match your rug, or be bold and vibrant by opting for a colour of binding that goes against your rugs colour pallete. When you choose to match the colour of rug binding to that of your own rug, it allows the edges of the floor covering to blend into the rug, without standing out too much. The process of rug binding gives your rug a more refined look with a nice classic finish.
When we talk about binding a rug, we refer to the process which involves taking fabric and folding it over the edges of the rug then sewing it onto your rug using a heavy-duty sewing machine. Carpets and rugs are usually not finished on their ends. The rug binding process allows you to make the ends of the carpet look neater and more perfect to fit the style of your living space.
When you choose to use a binding method to finish your rugs, there are three common methods to choose to complete the look of your rug. These include:
Fringing
Fringing is a common method used on rugs, as can be seen as a product of the weaving process. The fringe tassels are usually strands of wool or silk pile knots, that are twisted and tied together, to create the finish around the rug. Although adding little value to the rug, fringing ensures that the woven rug does not open, and provides it with a stylish finish. If the fringing becomes loose for some reason, the woven rug may start to come undone. In the case of machine-woven rugs, the fringe is usually added on at the end of the production process using a sewing machine or glue.
Binding
Rug binding is a process that is used to fix the ragged and frayed edges of your rug. The process of rug binding involves using a heavy-duty sewing machine, and binding tape to finish the carpet edges. One of the greatest advantages of using this method, is that it allows you to choose between a wide range of colours to give your rug that completed look. You could choose to go for a colour that will match your rug, or be bold and vibrant by opting for a colour of binding that goes against your rugs colour pallete. When you choose to match the colour of rug binding to that of your own rug, it allows the edges of the floor covering to blend into the rug seamlessly. The process of rug binding ensures that your rug has a more refined look, with a nice classic finish.
Serging
Carpet serging is a common way of sewing together the edges of a rug and then wrapping it in thread. This method is commonly used to help the rugs from unravelling, and it gives the rugs a much more completed look.
How to check the value of your rugs
Persian Rugs
If you own a Persian rug, you should know that having these rugs in your ownership, is like having a piece of history with you. Persian carpets and rugs, are cherished by many around the world. Celebrated for the magnificent complicatedly woven tones, and the long periods of work that went into making each rug, these floor coverings can be used to add an element of style into any room once they have been incorporated into your design aesthetic.
One of the most common questions asked by people who are interested in buying Persian rugs is, “How do I know If this rug is valuable?”
Well, as simple as it sounds, if you do own a Persian rug, you should know that it is exceptionally valuable.
High quality Persian rugs are made on a loom, and it can take up to twelve months to successfully complete the manufacturing process. If you would like to check whether or not your Persian rug is valuable, all you have to do is turn your floor covering over and inspect the sewing for slight abnormalities in the weave. If you take some time to look underneath your Persian carpet, and happen to still see the pattern at the back of the rug, then your rug is genuinely handmade, making it of high value. Hand-made Persian rugs exude a higher valuable on the market compared to machine-made rugs of this kind.
Another factor to keep in mind when determining if your Persian rug is valuable, is be the age of the rug. In most cases, the older your Persian rug, the greater value it holds. Age plays a pivotal role in the valuation of a rug, in fact, previously, those who created hand-made Persian rugs would not sell their rugs immediately after completion, but would wait for a few years, to affect the age and value of their creation.
Oriental Rugs
Some of the factors to keep in mind when you want to determine of an Oriental rug is valuable or not is as follows:
Take a look at the size of the rug
One of the main, and most obvious factors to keep in mind when determining the value of a rug, is the size of the rug. The believed rule of thumb, is that the bigger the rug is, the greater the value it holds. This is due to the fact that larger rugs require the use of much material, and they take longer to produce. If you choose to invest in a large Oriental rug, you can rest assured knowing that it is a valuable item.
Design and colour
Rugs are created is to be stylishly satisfying, and as such, the design should grab the buyer's attention. Be sure to have a look at your rug from afar and up close. Try to distinguish if the rugs design covers the whole rug or if it’s just been placed in parts of the rug.
Another factor you would like to keep in mind, are the colours used on the rugs. These are typical examples of some of the questions you should be asking yourself when determining the value of your rug.
The materials used
Wool, cotton and silk are some of the most common materials used when it comes to making Oriental rugs, and each adds a different value to the rug. The choice of material is important, not only for the look and feel of a carpet, but for its durability and longevity.
Knot density
The knot density has to do a lot with the way a rug has been woven, and in general, the higher the knot density rate, the higher the quality of your rug, which makes it more valuable.
Dial a Rug provides their customers with some of the best rugs for sale in South Africa. All of our rugs can be used in anywhere in your home, to make it feel more comfortable and stylish. Having a great rug in your home can aid you in changing the look and feel of the room, and can also be used to compliment the furniture already in the space. View our selection of rugs on our website today.
Investing in indoor rugs
Indoor rugs are great to use in either your home or office space, if you wish to brighten up the area and add comfort to your room. As the names suggest, indoor rugs are mainly used to decorate the interior of your home or office, and are from durable materials, making them extremely durable floor coverings that will last a long time in your chosen environment.
Most indoor rugs are made using polypropylene fibres, as this makes them tougher, and offers low pile heights for easier maintenance.
All clients who invest in indoor rugs also have to keep in mind that these rugs can only be used inside. The harshness of outside elements such as rain and the sun rays will cause damage to these products. If your indoor rugs are left outdoor overtime, they will become faded and the rani will cause watermarks to form on your rugs.
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Advantages of using rugs in your living space
A rug can be used as a very stylish addition to a hard surface floor such as a tiled floor. Sometimes we find that people are uncertain about whether or not they should cover up their beautiful floors with a rug. Truth be told, area rugs can be used to show off your own personal style in your any room.
The advantages of using an areas rug in your home goes far beyond bringing in a sense of style in your room. Some of the advantages of using rugs are as follows:
Rugs help you to add comfort to your home
Hardwood or tiled floors, are viewed as hard-floor options, and by adding a rug to the space, these floor areas become soft against, your skin and are flexible. Some carpets offer so much comfort that they absorb the impact of your footsteps.
Rugs can help you make a room feel much warmer
Not only do carpets offer softness, their presence in a room can help to add warmth to environment too, and due to their great insulating value, act as an insulated between the floor and your feet. Proper insulation for your home is important to keep the cold in and the warmth out. Another great way to use rugs as an insulator is to layer one on top of the other to prevent heat loss. The thickness of the rug is usually what helps to block the cold from coming through.
Prevention of allergies
One of the greatest myths about using a rug in your home is that it adds to your allergies. For years, those people who suffer with allergies were always advised to remove carpets and rugs from their home, as it was believed that they trap dust within them. If you are considering adding rugs to your home but are afraid of the flooring affecting your allergies, try to vacuum your carpets as often as possible. You can also wash your rugs in warm water.
Get in touch with Dial a Rug if you are looking for affordable home and office rugs for sale in South Africa
Choosing to buy a rug for your home or office space is really important to compliment the design of your space. Please contact dial a rug today to purchase the best quality rugs to complete the look of your room. Search and find some of the best rugs for sale on our website. Buying a rug online is convenient. All you have to do is search and find the rug that’s best for you. Be sure to add your selected rug into your cart before processing the payment and choosing to check out.