Tips on Buying Kids Area Rugs | |
Advice on pile height and carpet fiberYou may be wondering what you need to know about choosing carpets and rugs for kids. We asked Jim Banks, President of KidCarpet.com, for some ideas. "There are a couple things that make shopping for kids rugs a little different than shopping for carpet used in other areas of a home," Banks commented. "While it's true that many people prefer a high, thick carpet pile because of its soft feel and cushioning, this type of carpet may not be the most appropriate choice for a child's room. "First, a lower pile carpet is a flatter surface for children's play. It won't get in the way of pulling toys, zooming trucks, and playing catch. "Also, dirt from various sources is a bigger consideration in kids rooms. A lower carpet pile makes cleaning and vacuuming easier and more thorough. Vacuum cleaners are better able to to clean all the way down to the bottom of carpet on low pile rugs. Banks noted that "for these reasons, a pile height that is less than about 1/3 of an inch or so is a great choice for rooms where children play. As an added bonus, shorter pile heights generally also increase a rug's durability. "Another important factor in selecting a carpet for children is the type of fiber in the carpet. Carpet fibers (either natural or synthetic), as well as the application of stain treatment, will determine how stain resistant it will be. Synthetic fibers (nylon or polypropylene) made from plastic are popular for kids rooms since they usually tend to be more stain resistant." |
| ~ Glenna Morton |
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