Vintage Rugs – Pass Down Pristine Vintage Rugs with These Maintenance Tips
Vintage rugs are timeless pieces that can be passed down through generations with proper care and maintenance. However, as romantic and unique as these look, they can accumulate decades of dirt and dust from daily use. You don't have to sacrifice style for function, but you can ensure your vintage rug lasts for years with simple maintenance tips.
Vintage vs. Antique Rugs
Contrary to popular belief, vintage rugs are not synonymous with antique rugs. An antique rug has some miles on it – these are between 75 to 100 years old and highly sought after by collectors due to their historical quality, age, and rarity.
Antique rugs are made from various materials, such as silk and wool. They can be found in various colours and designs that are not seen today, contributing to their value.
Conversely, a vintage rug is at least 30 to 50 years old. But even if they aren't as old as the antique variety, their quality and artwork are undeniable. Vintage rugs are handmade and can also be found in various colours, designs, and sizes from The Rugs.
What to Look for in Vintage Rugs
Before investing in a vintage rug, do your due diligence first by considering the following factors:
Flip the rug over and examine the back to see if it has been repaired. Large repair patches will be visible on that side and which take away from the rug's value.
The more knots, the better. The knots per inch (KPI) for real vintage rugs are between 40 and 400, which can go higher for elaborate varieties. The higher the KPI, the better the quality.
Authentic vintage rugs have quality backing that is similar to modern ones.
If the texture of the back is smooth, you have an authentic vintage rug in your hands. That takes years to develop. New rugs are usually fuzzy and fibrous.
Vintage rugs develop a patina over time. That's why a woollen one has a silky sheen.
Care Is Essential for Vintage Rugs
With time and foot traffic, your vintage rug will begin to break down, which may require extensive repairs and restoration. Here are some of the damages you should look out for:
Holes
Whether due to regular wear and tear or insect infestations, holes are immediately noticeable on vintage rugs. Even if it is small, address the damage before it continues to grow and ruin your priceless rug. A sizeable hole is also a tripping hazard which can lead to serious injuries.
Fringe Damage
Like a modern rug, a vintage rug's fringe can deteriorate with time ranging from slivers to entire sections coming off. If one side looks longer than the other, it has already happened. This is nothing that a professional restorer cannot fix if they are given the rug on time. Timely care and maintenance can do more for your valuable rug than weekly vacuuming.
Loose Fibres
The more foot traffic your vintage rug gets, the looser the fibres get. These can manifest fast if you have small kids and pets.
Fading Colours
A vintage rug can lose its colour if it gets a lot of sunlight for hours or is walked on too much. It should be turned periodically so the colours don't fade unevenly, making the rug look unsightly. A patchy carpet has less value.
Caring for vintage rugs is essential if you want to extend their life. A good professional cleaning every couple of months or so can ensure this. Some people purchase vintage rugs such as Persian and Oriental rugs because of their undeniable value. Making one of these can take weeks or months since they are handmade. If they are maintained, you can re-sell them for a good price.
Get Authentic Vintage Rugs from The Rugs
The Rugs has a wide selection of vintage rugs ranging from Oriental to those of Persian origin. Whether you want to preserve a rug for generations ahead, buy one as an investment, or want a timeless rug for an equally timeless space, our collection will not disappoint.
Find valuable vintage rugs in different colours, sizes, and textures to suit your lifestyle and decor needs.
For queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We will be more than happy to help you narrow down your choices.
Living Room Medallion Design Grey Rug feature a modern block design in contrasting different types of lively, light and bold colours with modern patterns, perfect for adding warmth and style which will complement your contemporary interior.
Living Room Medallion Design Grey Rug has a deep soft and eye-catching surface and dense pile made from 100% heat-set polypropylene that brings the advantage of being non-static, anti-allergic and easy to hoover and clean.
It will bring brightness to your rooms for a long time with its stain-resistant and non-shedding pile, the edges are 4 sides overlocked to give it that perfect finish and durability.
Our area rugs are made with 100% Jute Hessian backing, which is eco-friendly, has high durability and low thermal resistance, perfect for those high traffic areas, and a great piece to place on those slippery floors with underfloor heating.
Suitable for every room: This area rug will stand out especially in your living room, by the fireplace in your lounge, it will fit nicely by the side of your bed and fill that space left in your rooms.
High Quality!
Design: Exclusive Elegant Pattern
Material: 100% Polypropylene Heat Set
Pile Height: 8 mm
Suitable for Floor heating
Environment-friendly
For packaging our rugs, we are using shrink wraps which are %100 recyclable.
All our rugs are certified with an OEKO-TEX seal
Rug Guide
We suggest you unfold your rug as soon as possible to allow it to begin settling. You may notice lines or creases in your rug when you first lay it out. These are completely normal and not permanent. Depending on the tension of the fold, it can take a few days or a week to completely flatten. To expedite this process, follow the steps below:
Fold your Rug in the opposite direction as its current fold
Hoover the rug
Move furniture onto the rug and walk on it as you normally would.
Sustainability: All our rugs are certified with an OEKO-TEX seal.
Material : Polypropylene
Design: Medallion
Origin: Turkey
Construction: Machine-made
Pile weight: 1200 gr/m2
Pile Height: 8 mm
Colour ;
Grey
Suitable for ;
Living Room
Kitchen
Bedroom
We provide a Free Next Day Delivery service for all rugs within the UK Mainland. Orders placed before 12 pm will be dispatched on the same day. Please be aware that our couriers do not make deliveries on weekends or bank holidays.
Some areas are considered as rural areas by the courier companies. An extra charge is applied for these areas. The shipping fee will be displayed on the checkout page depending on your postcode.
While we’re sure you’ll love what you’ve ordered, we understand that sometimes you might have second thoughts. We accept all return requests within 30 calendar days from the date the order is delivered.
For small size rugs ( up to 90 cm width ), you can directly go to the Royal Mail website to book your free return label. You can use this link.
Simply type ” The-Rugs” as the retailer name and fill in the required information such as order number and full name.
Once you generate your return label, you can drop your order at any convenient post office.
For bigger sizes, please contact us with your order number, so we can arrange a collection from your address.
Please make sure that the item is well-packed in order to prevent any damage. If we receive the returned item damaged, no refund can be issued.
For the orders that have been delivered out of the UK (Europe, USA, etc.), the return postage is the responsibility of the buyer.
We suggest you unfold your rug as soon as possible to allow it to begin settling. You may notice lines or creases in your rug when you first lay it out. These are completely normal and not permanent. Depending on the tension of the fold, it can take a few days or week to completely flatten.
Please also check our Rug Care Guide for detailed instructions.