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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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