Resort Sisal Rug 6x9 Red, cotton binding 9 sizes availableNatural sisal area rugs will add style and elegance to your room’s decor

Sisal rugs are a natural product made from the fibers of the Agave Sisalana plant. Because the material is derived from plant fibers, sisal is not only strong and durable but quite affordable. The benefits are not only in the quality of the product but also in the look and feel. Sisal rugs are an elegant addition to any household.

Sisal fibers tend to be course so often when these rugs are being manufactured other softer materials such as wool mix combinations and cotton are added to give the carpet a softer feel.

Although the sisal rug has a softer feel it is still very hard wearing. The wool mix does result in a slightly higher cost but it is an option available for those who prefer the softer style of rug.

Sisal area rugs are an elegant looking rug with natural colors ranging from pale yellow to an almost white. Sisal fibers can also be dyed which greatly increases the variety of colors and weaved designs now available. This style of rug will suit almost any home.

These rugs are perfect for a wood covered floor particularly in a dining or living area. If you have wall-to-wall carpet, sisal rugs are an affordable way of protecting those high traffic areas that will see a lot of wear and tear. As the dirt falls through the thick weave it makes for easy cleaning, as the rug can simply be picked up and the dirt effortlessly swept away.

Sisal area rugs come in a variety of shapes to suit most rooms. The options available include hall and stair runners as well as sisal installed to cover a room from wall-to-wall. These rugs generally come standard with a latex backing to prevent slipping and sliding of the rug.

Because sisal area rugs come in lovely natural tonings they are ideal for the arts and crafts addict to paint. They are very porous and absorb paint well, so apply the paint thickly and generally two coats of paint are required. Sisal is ideal for stencil work, although dab the paint into the fibers and do not use paper towel to blot the paint. Always put something under the sisal rug when painting to protect the underneath surface.

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