Apr 24, 2017
Here's how to choose the rug size: Room-Filling Area Rugs When wall-to-wall carpeting won’t do, a stunning, large area rug can do wonders for a sizable room. But the dimensions of the rug relative to the room must be considered. There should be at least an 18” perimeter from the edge of your rug to the wall. This presentation gives your eyes a place to rest, and evokes a sense of balance. The carpet will feel considerably too large if it surpasses the aforementioned perimeter, creating tension between your design elements. Living Room As stated above, the size of your living room rug is dictated by the space where it will lie. An average-sized living room can typically manage...
Apr 24, 2017
Recipes for Spotting Solutions Vinegar solution: 1-2 tablespoons to a cup of cold water Ammonia solution: 1-3 teaspoons to a cup of cold water Mild detergent solution: 2-6 drops to a cup of cold water Recommended detergent: Renaissance Oriental Rug Spotter, Bio-Clean all purpose cleaner, Planet Detergent, Seventh Generation Spotting Guide Beer: use mild detergent followed by rinsing with vinegar solution, rinse with water Blood: blot with ammonia solution followed by vinegar solution, rinse with water Candle wax: scrape excess off, cover area with paper, and iron on low setting, then spot with dry solvent Chocolate: spot with dry cleaning solvent and let dry, apply mild detergent, rise with water Coffee: blot with mild detergent and rinse with water...
Apr 24, 2017
Washing We recommend Tufenkian Rugs be washed by hand every three to six years depending on the amount of foot traffic. Our rugs should not be steam cleaned. Heat strong detergents and spotting chemicals used in steam cleaning can cause damage resulting in color run and a decreased lifespan of your textile. Padding Carpet pads extend the life of your rug by cushioning foot traffic. Pads also provide slip protection and work as a barrier for liquid spills thereby preserving hardwood floors. Vacuuming Weekly vacuuming is recommended to lessen the buildup of dirt particles that harm carpet fibers. When using a beater bar-style vacuum, avoid vacuuming fringes. Suction-only vacuums lessen the possibility of fringe damage, but do not remove...
Apr 24, 2017
For us, the Swiss wash had two drawbacks. First, because of added transit and handling, it slows delivery of our products by one to two months, compared to source-country washing. Second, it interjects a variable in the quality control process between the time the rug is checked at the factory, and the time it is received by us in New York. A rug that leaves the factory in perfect condition may develop quality problems in washing and arrive to us in New York in unsatisfactory condition. It is important to note that we go to great lengths to ensure that the Swiss metal-complex dyes and cleaning chemicals used in the other rugs we offer are not used in a...
Apr 24, 2017
Weaves Esfahan Weave The most luxurious of Armenian qualities, Esfahan has a knot count comparable to or higher than Tibetan Shakti. This quality is available in all wool, may mix soumakh and pile construction and up to three plies of yarn. This smooth, thick pile is ADA compliant yet lends itself to delicate, fine detail designs. The dyeing process deliberately creates color shadings, and pieces are treated with special wash to emphasize abrash and color striation. Tabriz Weave Our Tabriz quality has a knot count comparable to or higher than our Tibetan Shakti, but slightly lower than Esfahan quality. Available in all wool, we may mix soumakh and pile construction. Tabriz is suitable for detailed designs and employs triple-ply...
