Distressing A Rug

However it is just a trend so i think you re right not to spend too much for a distressed rug.

Distressing a rug.

A distressed rug can serve as the finishing touch to your room. 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. In intriguingly distressed shades of navy blue and white this grafix area rug from nourison will elevate the elegance quotient of any room.

Each rug is brilliantly bordered in traditional persian rug style and masterfully powerloomed for a lavish feel long wear and low maintenance. 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. 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. Even if you prefer a bolder pattern for the rug the technique of distressing can give a modern abstract rug a totally different look.

Depending on the desired look some rugs are further laid under the sun to gradually achieve more mellow colors without a. I m glad she didn t. The process starts with collecting hand woven vintage turkish and oriental rugs in great condition. Add enough hot water to cover the rug swish it around with a wooden spoon to saturate it and let it sit for twenty four hours.