Ultimate Guide For Using A Hand-Tufted Rug

Is Tufted Carpet Durable?

Yes, they are durable to use for a long time. However, the answer to this question can change easily depending on the material of the rug. Especially the type and quality of the yarn used in the rug will have a dramatic effect on the lifetime of the hand-tufted carpet. 

The best kind of yarn you can use in carpets is wool. The rugs that are made out of 100% wool yarns tend to be more durable and last longer. Other types of yarns, such as acrylic or composite yarns made out of several different materials combined can be found cheaper to purchase. However these types of yarns usually have a shorter lifetime, and it is very likely to see the flattening problem after some time. Of course, this influences by other factors like the location of the rug, and how you use it. 

Where To Place Tufted Rug In Your Home

The location and the amount of foot traffic around the rug can have a huge impact on the rug. There are several popular ways to use a tufted rug. Such as:

• Floor Rug
• Wall Hanging
• Bathroom Rug
• Staircase Rug

Personally, I prefer to use tufted rugs mostly as wall hangings. Of course, it is totally up to you how you would like to use your carpets but I strongly recommend not to use them in the bathroom or any place with similar conditions. Because almost none of the glues used in the backside of the rugs are washable or waterproof. If the rug gets wet, it can easily damage the rug. 

Using it as a floor rug is better in most conditions. However, it is much better and recommended to choose a place with light traffic in order to avoid creating flattening problems for your rugs. Locating them around the edges or the corners of the room would be best. And it is a great location to use a well-designed rug as a decoration in the space. Designing the tufting carpet as a staircase carpet is possible and looks great but due to heavy use, the lifetime of the rug can be reduced seriously. 

Wall Hanging Rugs are excellent elements to add to a room as decoration. They will have the highest durability and lifetime. 

Can You Walk On Tufted Rugs?

It is possible to use hand-tufted rugs as floor rugs and walk on them. They are a great addition to the room on the floor and super comfy with soft surfaces. It is not preferred to use them on corridors, entrance halls, doorsteps, or any other similar locations. Because of the constant pressure on them, the yarn can get damaged, lose its volume and soft touch.

How long will a tufted rug last?

On average a tufted rug can last easily up to 5-10 years. This can be influenced by many different factors. However, the quality of the used materials is the most important aspect. The rugs made of high-quality materials can last up to 20 years or even longer. 

Are Tufting Rugs Washable?

No, tufted rugs are not washable. The glue used on the backside of the rug to make yarns stable on the cloth is not waterproof. They are some available washable cloth glues available in the market. However, they are not commonly used in the rug-making process. Therefore, you should not wash your tufted rugs. This is one of the main reasons why it is important to pay extra attention to taking care of tufted rugs. Because it is way harder to clean it effectively without damaging it. 

Even though it is not possible to wash the tufted carpets, there are still some available methods to clean them. 

It is possible to list three main alternatives for cleaning hand-tufted rugs and as you can guess by now using the washing machine is not of these methods to clean tufted rugs.

• Vacuum Cleaner
• Rubbing By Hand
• Carpet Cleaner Machine

You can find more in-depth information for all of these and one more extra method for cleaning rugs in How To Clean Tufted Rugs.