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Fringes, Borders and Backings: How to Read a Rug's Construction

A rug will tell you how it was made if you know where to look. Fringes, selvedges and the reverse side each give the game away — and none of them settles the question of quality.

Shaggy Rugs: A Practical Guide to Living With Deep Pile

A shaggy rug is wonderful in the right room and a quiet mistake in the wrong one. Here is where deep pile belongs, where it does not, and what living with one really involves.

Layering a Rug Over Fitted Carpet: Yes, You Can

Putting a rug over fitted carpet is one of the most useful things you can do in a British home, and one of the most widely assumed to be wrong. It is not — provided you handle the slipping.

How to Store a Rug Without Ruining It

More rugs are damaged in storage than in daily use. Clean it, roll it pile-in, wrap it in something that breathes, and keep it off the floor — the full method, in order.

How to Flatten a New Rug and Fix Curling Corners

A new rug rarely lies flat straight out of the wrapping. Here is the order to work through — from doing nothing at all to weighting, reverse-rolling and the underlay that finally fixes a curling co...

Moths and Wool Rugs: How to Prevent, Spot and Treat Damage

Moth larvae do more permanent damage to wool rugs in British homes than spills, sun or wear ever will. Here is how to spot the early signs, stop an infestation and treat one properly.

Why New Wool Rugs Shed — and What to Do About It

A new wool rug that leaves fluff on the floor and fills the vacuum canister is behaving exactly as it should. Here is why it happens, how long it lasts, and how to tell shedding from a genuine fault.

How to Remove the Most Common Rug Stains

Most rug stains are recoverable if you reach them quickly and treat them correctly. Most permanent damage is done in the first two minutes, by someone scrubbing hard with hot water and the nearest ...

The Sunday Read: Care, Longevity and the Art of Owning a Rug for Life

A fine rug, cared for properly, will outlast everything else in your home. Here is how to honour it — from daily vacuuming to professional cleaning and moth prevention.

Do I Need a Rug Pad? (Yes — Here’s Why)

A rug pad is one of the most overlooked rug accessories — but one of the most useful. Here’s what it does and why it’s worth the investment.