Grovetown Floors and Rugs

One of the greatest myths involving carpeting is that a carpet can trap dirt, dust and other allergens and make life horrible for someone with allergies. In fact, new carpet has one of the lowest rates of emission of volatile organic compounds, known as VOCs.

Over the past century, many weavers have chosen cotton in the construction of oriental rugs rather than wood, particularly for larger carpets. This is because cotton stretches less than wool and can also be strung on the loom more easily and evenly.

Traditional Persian rugs generally are made using natural dyes. Natural dyes provide a more limited range of colors than synthetic dyes, but they provide vibrant colors that age beautifully, which makes them more sought-after by rug aficionados and collectors.

Are you worried that neutral-colored carpet will show stains and foot traffic? Newer carpets actually have built-in stain-resistant fabrics that can ease your mind about stains and high traffic.