Rug pile height are the height of the fibers that stand up from the base of the rug. The pile height of a rug determines the comfort, durability, and functionality of the rug. Rug pile height is a measurement that influence the way that furniture sits upon the rug and the way that the rug will require maintenance.
Rug pile heights come in various form, and rugs can have a flatwoven, low pile, medium pile, or high pile height. Rugs with no raised fibers is referred to as flatwoven rugs. These rugs have an evenweave material that touch the floor.
Types of Rug Pile Heights
Because there are no raised fibers on flatwoven rugs, those rugs are very durable. Flatwoven rugs are common in areas with heavy foot traffic, like hallways. Low pile rugs has fibers that are short and dense together to provide a small amount of cushion to the rug.
Because the fibers of a low pile rug are short, these rugs are appropriate for areas that have rolling office chair. Additionally, furniture legs can lie flat on low pile rugs to avoid tilting the furnitures. Medium pile rugs have an even more higher degree of softness then rugs with low piles, but rugs with medium piles are still the easiest to maintain when compared with rugs with high piles.
These rugs are common in living areas to provide comfort to bare feet. Additionally, medium pile rugs has enough density to avoid crushing under heavy furniture. High pile rugs have long and thick fibers that provide a significant amount of softness and warmth to the rug.
These rugs are common in bedrooms with lower foot traffic to muffen the sound of the footsteps in the room. Shag rugs are a type of high pile rug with very long strands of fiber. However, shag rugs may mat down in areas with many individual walking on the rug.
You must consider the rug pile height for the different activity within the room. By considering the rug pile height for the specific activity in the room, rugs will not get damaged from those activities. For instance, a rug with a low pile is suitable for a dining room with chairs that will slide in and out.
However, a high pile rug will be more comfortable in a bedroom where an individual may step out of the bed. The rug material will interact with the rug pile height. Wool rugs have a natural bounce in the fibers so they are best for high pile rugs.
Additionally, polypropylene rugs are synthetic and stain resistant so they are appropriate for various rugs. However, cotton and jute rugs are best for flatwoven rugs because they is breathable and thin. The rug pile height will impact the maintenance requirement for the rug.
Flatwoven rugs will be easily swept or vacuumed, and some are even washable. Low and medium rugs will require the proper setting for the rug vacuum to avoid tangling the rug fibers. High pile rugs will require a gentle suction to vacuum the rug without tangling the fibers, but using a beater bar will tangle the fibers in the rug.
Using an underlay for the rug will provide the rug with extra support. A thin gripper underlay will be best for flatwoven rugs. However, a thicker underlay will be best for low pile rugs to increase the comfort on the rug.
If no underlay is used, the rug will rub against the floor, causing the rug to wear out premature.
