Posts Tagged ‘rugs’

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? […]