Rugs are a diverse bunch of decorative and functional items. From the variations in materials and range of colors to the collections of designs and assortment of shapes, rugs are indeed versatile decors you should never do without when beautifying your home. This article is for you to find out more about these amazing decors.

The idea of picking out one or a just a few can be frustrating. It would be best to know helpful facts about area rugs, so you can better make a choice of a rug that will fit best your home.

Synthetic Fibers/Acrylic are highly resistant to sun damage, mildew, and stains. You will more than likely find acrylic fibers in bathroom rugs and mats. Poplypropylene/ olefin are the most resistant to stains. These are the most popular synthetic fibers on the market today. This material is water repellant and also repels most stains. This is actually usually cheaper than the other fibers. Another non-natural fiber is nylon. Nylon is quite versatile, easy to maintain, clean, and very durable. This fiber is most capable of withstanding heavy foot traffic.

Synthetic rugs - these rugs are made of acrylic fibers ideal for bathroom rugs and mats; Polypropylene and olefin, which are highly resistant to stains and water; and nylon, which is also resistant to stains and very durable. Synthetic rugs are practical for outdoor areas and high-traffic rooms. They also cost lower than natural rugs.

Now that you have been familiarized with natural and unnatural fibers here are some words that every rug shopper should be familiar with. Whenever you go to a rug store you will end up feeling more confident about your decisions and will possibly impress the sales person.

Stitches and needle counts - this means the number of loops of yarn. When the rug has a higher needle or stitch count, it becomes thicker and richer in fabric. This is preferred by many because the rug lasts longer as it doesn't easily succumb to wear and tear compared to a loosely-woven rug, the result of fewer needle and stitch counts.

Line Count refers to the process that the polypropylene goes through in order to put twists into the yarn. When yarn has been set with heat, it ends up having a wool-like appearance.

Hand-carved - this is a design made from hand shears.

Border - this is the group of designs that are repeated in one direction in the border or outer lining of the rug.

Warp Yard - if you hear this word, this simply means the stationary threads of the rug, and is the strongest fiber used in rug production. The yard is woven through the warps, hence the name.

Line count - is a process used in rug making with a Polypropylene fiber. This entails the twisting of the fabric into the yarn. The yarn is heated and after which, gives a wool-like appearance to the rug.

These are some the essential information you should know about area rugs. Arming yourself with these basic facts will guide you in finding the right area rug for your home.