Creating rugs is an art as old as time. Sam Presnell from The Rug Gallery talks about how rug looms are used to create unique and beautiful designs either by hand or by machine. Listen or read more to find out about the different types of rug looms. John Maher: Welcome to The […]
The value of a rug is dependent upon its condition. Whether a rug is in adequate or worn condition, it can be repaired. Sam Presnell from The Rug Gallery discusses how to determine the condition of a rug. Listen or read more to find out how to maintain or repair your rugs. John Maher: […]
Transcript What is a sari silk rug? I’ve had that question asked a lot. A lot of people believe that it’s made from the saris that are used, and they’ll basically strip the saris apart and put them back together and spin them into fiber and make rugs of them that way. Unfortunately that is […]
It’s not easy to determine the age of a rug. The best way to learn how is to get out there and experience as many rugs as possible to learn to spot the differences. Sam Presnell from The Rug Gallery talks about how to determine a rug’s age. Listen or read more to find out […]
How often your rug is cleaned depends on how well it’s taken care of. Sam Presnell from The Rug Gallery discusses how to know when it’s time to get your rug professionally cleaned. Listen or read more to find out if your rug is due for a cleaning. John Maher: Welcome to The Rug […]
Transcript PESH-awar or Pe-SHA-war, or however you want to pronounce it – it could be tomato or tomato, I’m not sure what the correct word is – I always called it Pe-SHA-war. Peshawar is a little town in the Northwest border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan. It was a refugee camp. It was a refugee […]
Bamboo rugs are incredibly soft and are a beautiful addition to any home. But beware: bamboo rugs stain very easily and cannot be cleaned. Sam Presnell from The Rug Gallery discusses the upsides and downsides to owning a bamboo rug. Listen or read more to find out if a bamboo rug is right for your […]
Oriental rugs, especially those made of wool, are perfect for high-traffic kitchen areas. Sam Presnell from The Rug Gallery discusses how to choose the best rug and rug pad for your kitchen. Listen or read more to find out if an Oriental rug is right for your kitchen. John Maher:Â Welcome to The Rug Gallery […]
Can you DIY carpet installation? We don’t recommend it. DIY carpet installation may not be the best way to save money. So many factors need to be taken into account in order to properly install a carpet in a large room, stairway or other unusual areas of the home. Sam Presnell from The Rug Gallery […]
Sam Presnell of The Rug Gallery discusses the benefits of in-home rug delivery verses transporting your rug yourself, including sizes and weights of rugs, the benefits of delivery, and the personal touch of offering design and decorating ideas to customers. John Maher:Â Welcome to the Rug Gallery with Sam Presnell. The Rug Gallery is an Oriental […]