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Is All Rug Cleaning the Same? The short answer? No. Read on to learn the specific differences between the different types of cleaning services, and how your rug will be affected. Carpet Cleaners The first option for cleaning your rugs is a carpet cleaning service. It’s quite common for a carpet cleaner to offer to […]

Tabriz Persian Rugs: A Short History The city of Tabriz in Iran sits in the northwest part of the country, near the border with Turkey. It is a major center of commerce because of its location. Tabriz is also well known for the fine Persian rugs that are made in the area. The city is […]

Rug Cleaning: Viscose Rayon Most rugs are made of either wool, silk, wool and silk, cotton, nylon, or viscose rayon. Wool rugs can last for centuries, as can silk rugs and wool and silk rugs. Cotton rugs can last around 100 years. Nylon rugs and carpeting last almost 10 years. Lastly, viscose rayon can last […]

What are the white spots on my rug? Customer: As my rug has gotten older I have noticed white spots on it. I have not used any chemicals on my rug so I don’t know why there are tiny white spots on it. Rug Expert: Here at Behnam Rugs we often hear rug owners ask […]

Does My Rug Need Padding? Yes, all rugs need padding. Whether your rug is on wood floors, vinyl, or carpet, when you walk on your rug, you do not want to move the foundation of it. Installing a pad underneath your rug helps the rug not to move, and it helps preserve the quality of […]

Types of Oriental Rug Knots The detail and value of a Persian or Oriental rug lies in the quality of its knots. The more knots per square inch, the more vivid and intricate the rug’s design. In addition, the more KPSI (knots per square inch) a rug has, the more expensive it will be. This […]

What’s the Difference Between Persian and Oriental Rugs? As you search for a handmade rug for your home or business, you’ve no doubt noticed that the terms Persian and Oriental tend to be used interchangeably when it comes to these rugs. So you may be wondering if there’s even a difference between them. Our answer? […]

What’s the Difference Between Hand-Knotted and Machine-Knotted Persian Rugs? A hand-knotted Persian rug will be much more expensive than one that has been knotted or made by machine. In fact – and most importantly – a machine-knotted rug is not an authentic Persian rug. It is possible to find machine made rugs in Persian designs, […]

How to Clean a Water Damaged Rug This blog is all about rescuing rugs affected by hail damage, roof damage, water leaks, flash flooding, broken skylights, and more. Behnam Rugs is here to help. Before Behnam Rugs can pick up your rugs to clean and sanitize them, there are a few steps you can take […]

Choosing a Persian Rug Dealer: What to Look for When it comes to purchasing a fine handmade rug, you do want to research the history of these textiles and study the factors that make them valuable so that you’ll be sure to end up purchasing a quality rug. But the same could be said of […]

What to Do When a Handmade Rug Does Not Fit Here’s the situation- the rug you just fell in love with and purchased doesn’t fit your room. What can you do when this happens? Is it acceptable to alter the rug to better fit the room? Yes! It is perfectly acceptable to alter a rug […]

Where in My Home Can I Place My Persian Rug? Picture an Oriental or Persian rug in your mind’s eye. Where is it? Chances are it on the floor of a living room, isn’t it? Many people equate Oriental rugs with living rooms. After all, we see them on living room floors in movies and […]

Common Mistakes When Buying a Persian Rug Purchasing a hand-knotted rug should be a process: it’s important to do your research to learn why these beautiful carpets are so beloved and valued. There’s the understanding of a rug’s particular design and colors. The visiting of two or three rug dealers to learn more about, for […]

What Your Persian Rug Dealer Wants from You The main thing Mr. Ben “Behnam” Tavakolian wants for his customers is a pleasant visit while viewing the selection of fine handmade rugs available at Behnam Rugs. The next step is to help you find a Persian or Oriental rug you love and feel is a good […]

Does an Oriental Rug Work with Every Type of Décor? Persian and Oriental Rugs work well in traditional style décor, but it is easy enough to incorporate the beauty of these special rugs into just about any type of style. The design of a rug can make a home filled with modern furniture warm and […]

How to Pack a Rug for Shipping, Storage, or Transport Often it is necessary, whether due to lifestyle changes or a move, to pack a rug and prepare it for shipping, storage, or transport. However, packing a rug is not something that should be done without proper preparation. Improperly packing a rug can destroy its […]