Bamboo Area RugsBamboo area rugs are more than just some reeds woven together. The slats are a special type of timber bamboo that Asians have used for centuries to make flooring, furniture, and dinnerware. The material is hardened by aging. When it has attained the right color and age, it is made into rugs by drying it in a kiln, or using carbonizing techniques to remove the liquids and improve the integrity of the wood. Properly dried bamboo rarely breaks, cracks or even splinters. There is a variation of both color and thickness in bamboo that is natural. Some weavers use angled cuts and different colors of bamboo to add pattern and texture. After the timbers are loomed, they are then framed and strengthened with another border of canvas, cotton or polypropylene. For padding and protection, most of the area rugs are backed with felt or a non-skid material. Bamboo area rugs are versatile, and come in geometric shapes as well as the standard squares rectangles, and circles. They can be used as runners, the main area defining space in a family room, the kitchen, or outdoors.
These rugs are far sturdier today than their forerunners, the Japanese tatami mats. They are low priced, strong and durable, contemporary, and all natural, which makes them very environmentally friendly. Bamboo is a sustainable material because it grows so quickly in the wild, providing a constant and plentiful supply. With reasonable caution cutting the bamboo does not damage the host plant. A bamboo area rug is like adding just a bit of Zen to your home. These large heavyweight mats can be placed over your carpet, cement, and tile, and come in colors that range from earth tones to bright contemporary patterns. Some are hand-painted or screen-painted, giving you an even greater variety to choose from. Your home theme can be Oriental, contemporary, modern, or eclectic. Bamboo will be fit in perfectly. You might use the borderless variety on a carpeted floor with moldings. For stone or tile floors, a more traditional woody finish with a darker cotton border would be an appropriate choice.
If it is for indoor use, your bamboo rug will be polished and smooth. If it is for both indoors and outdoors, the bamboo has been treated with polyurethane, to make it waterproof and more resistant to abrasions. This coating will also protect it from fading, if it is out in the sun. A bamboo rug is naturally stain resistant, wipes clean with a damp sponge, and is durable enough to handle high traffic areas in your home. Bamboo rugs can be rolled up and moved around easily for convenient storage, transporting to a new setting, or taking with you if you are planning a picnic at the beach or at the park. Many styles even come with zippered bags. A bamboo area rug is beautiful, durable and flexible. They are popular and yet very affordable for almost any buyer. They are stylish and compliment today’s trends in design. These rugs are easily cleaned, handle heavy traffic well, and are comfortable under your feet. This makes them a perfect choice for kitchens; under the kitchen table or in front of the sink. They are also great under dining room tables, in family rooms, and in children’s bedrooms or playrooms. So, if the addition of a bamboo area rug will give an eco-friendly balance to the look and feel of your place, then this rug is worth your consideration. If you want to leap right in and do some pre-shopping for a bamboo rug, I'm sure you'll find the rug that suits your choice in design, material, color, type of weave, and size at one of the recommended sources below.
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