What are Shag rugs?

Shag Rugs are a type of carpet made of a long pile that has a hairy look, hence the name. Carpet is usually produced by making loops of material and then cutting the excess. Shag rugs are not cut and leave long pieces of material to form a fresh, soft, fluffy look.

Shag rugs are made of different materials, from synthetic fibers such as nylon to cotton, wool, wool, angora, leather and other natural fibers. Shag rugs can be found in extremely small sizes of carpet throwing, walls to the wall and everything in between. Not only do Shag rugs come in different sizes, but are also available in uniquely cut shapes and wild combinations.

Shag carpets are a great expression of style. Shag carpet can transform a boring room into a piece of conversation by creating a romantic atmosphere in the bedroom, a tint of a classroom in the dining room, or even an exciting accessory to the nursery. Many different sizes, cuts and colors make Shag Rug and versatilea design tool.

Shag carpet is more difficult than cleaning carpets with a shorter pile. Depending on the material from which your carpet is made, you can usually vacuum the Shag carpet. However, you should avoid vertical vacuum cleaners because they tend to pull a pile. Wool carpet wool, albeit more expensive than the Shag synthetic carpet, is desirable because the wave naturally repels dirt and dust. The Shag leather carpet, on the other hand, can only be cleaned, so it is not recommended for areas with high operation or busy home.

The Shag carpet will return from its popular American debut in the late 1960s. Shag rugs enjoy a very long history and date back to ancient Greece and other civilizations. The ancient carpet Flokati, made of goat fur, is a Greek version of Shag and is very similar to today's Shag carpet. A real fresh carpet of Flokaati ShagIt is a bit on the expensive side, but the timeless beauty.

Shag carpets can be very cheap or very expensive. It all depends on the material and its concentration. The cheap carpet Shag will have a lower quality due to synthetic fibers and a larger gap between them. Shag carpet, such as flocati, will be much more expensive because it is made of natural fiber and the fibers are condensed. Finally you get what you pay for. The more expensive Shag carpet is more durable and comfortable. If you just want to experiment with the look of Shag Rug, there may be a way to go, a cheap synthetic carpet.

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