Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Using Sea Grass and Sisal Area Rugs That Are Environmentally Friendly

By Karen MacPherson

Because of the natural look and feel of Sea grass and sisal area rugs they are becoming very popular in homes all around the world.

Despite the fact that sea grass is an unusual fiber in a rug it is actually one of the best choices for the purpose of making rugs. Sea grass fiber is very durable and can resist stains and some hazards in the home. China is the supplier of the fibers for sea grass and China also produces a lot of the sea grass rugs. If you are using Asian dcor you will love the natural look of these rugs. Colors can vary from a soft green to brown tones.

Another natural fiber rug is the sisal area rug. The sisal rug is made from fibers found in remote areas such as Africa's cactus plants as well as in South America. These rugs are great for those who suffer with allergies as these are allergy free as well as natural looking. Because sisal is free from dust particles and other sources that cause allergies they are very popular in homes.

Because sea grass and sisal area rugs are becoming more in demand people understand why these rugs are the right choice; environmentally friendly, non-allergenic and non-synthetic.

You can place a sea grass and sisal area rug outdoors as well as indoors. They are durable enough to withstand any type of weather or traffic no matter where you put them. They look great in a child's room or outdoors on the deck.

When buying a sea grass or sisal rug you will want to ask the clerk several questions. Ask where the rug was made and if it is 100 percent sisal or sea grass. Ask if they have different weaves or patterns available. Does the rug have a warranty? Also find out if the store has a return policy as you want to be able to return the rug if it does not work well in your space.

You will need to know more about the rug so ask yourself the following:

Where will you be placing the sea grass or sisal area rug?

What is the function of the rug?

Will you be using the rug inside or outside?

Will you be using the rug in an area that is prone to high traffic?

Will the rug be placed in a child's room?

What size rug will you need?

Would one large rug work or would several small rugs work?

What color rug should you decide on?

You also need to measure before you leave to make sure that the area rug you choose will fit perfectly. But before you can measure you need to see if you want a rug to cover the entire room or only a section. Your guests will be pleasantly surprised at how well your area rug blends in and how natural it looks. - 15252

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