Havana
- Learn More About Indoor/Outdoor
- Rug Pads
- Care and Cleaning
- Custom Size Guide
Learn More About Indoor/Outdoor
Rug Pads
Cushion Grip #591
Softer pad adds cushion and holds your rug in place on hard surfaces.
Approximately 1/8" thick
Premium Grip #592
Reversible pad with extra cushion and comfort for use on hard or carpeted surfaces.
Approximately 1/4" thick
Outdoor #594
Superior polyester coated with high grade vinyl adds cushion and comfort under outdoor rugs.
Approximately 1/8" thick
Attached Non-Skid #593
A durable attached rug pad recommended for hard surfaces.
Approximately 1/16" thick
Attached Cloth #597
Cloth backing to enhance your custom rug. Recommended to cover latex-backed indoor carpets.
Approximately 1/32" thick
Attached Felt #598
An attached rug pad recommended for carpet.
Approximately 1/16" thick
Care and Cleaning
General Care
The best care you can give your indoor/outdoor covering is regular, thorough vacuuming. For best results, vacuum from different directions, making several passes over the area. Heaviest traffic areas require the most attention to help reduce shedding and should receive regular vacuuming to reduce soil build-up. This will help prolong the beauty and life of the floor covering.
Avoid pulling your rug while furniture is standing on it as this might damage the rug. Never pull the rug by its edges.
Rugs should be loosely rolled for storage. Do not fold rugs as this can cause permanent creases.
General Vacuuming Advice
Ensure that your vacuum beater bar is properly adjusted. We recommend the head of the vacuum be adjusted so that the brushes barely touch the face of the carpet. Do not use a vacuum that automatically adjusts, as it will adjust too low and damage fibers. Refrain from continuously running the vacuum over the bordered edges, as this may cause damage.
Always test a vacuum and vacuuming technique first; claims resulting from vacuuming will not be honored. Each product will react differently to every vacuum or vacuuming technique. Some vacuums should not be used, as they will cause excess fuzzing or sprouting of the fibers.
Cleaning Your Indoor/Outdoor Carpet
Indoor/Outdoor carpets have different cleaning methods than natural fibers. When cleaning your indoor/outdoor rug, mild soap or detergent and water are recommended. Before cleaning, test in a small, concealed area. It may be necessary to clean and rinse the entire rug after spot cleaning to avoid spreading and staining.
Note that indoor/outdoor rugs intended for indoor use may be finished with various borders or attached rug pads, therefore a dry extraction cleaning method is recommended.
Custom Size Guide
Dining
- The perfect size rug will allow the chairs to be accessed while all four legs stay on the rug. Depending on the scale of the chairs, 24”-36” of rug beyond the edges of the table is recommended.
- Leave a border of bare floor around the rug. (4” minimum recommended)
Bedroom
- When stepping out of bed, your feet should always land on the rug.
- Place the rug under at least 2/3 of the bed and allow the rug to cover 30”-36” on each side and the foot of the bed.
Living Room
- In open floor plans, a custom rug can help define the sitting area.
- Furnishings should sit partially or completely on the rug, while still allowing ample space to move in and out of the area. This usually means allowing 18”-24” of space between sofa and chairs or sofa and coffee table.
Odd Spaces
- Most hallways are perfect with a 30” wide runner. Runners should extend the length of the hallway or enough to ensure it doesn’t end in the middle of a doorway.
- For bathroom dressing areas, a good rule of thumb is a rug which sits neatly 2” inside both ends of a vanity.
- Most entryway rugs allow for 18” of bare floor between rug and walls. Smaller entryways are limited to the width of the door.