How Rug Construction Affects Longevity
Two rugs can look almost identical when they are first placed in a room. The real difference usually shows up later: after foot traffic, furniture weight, moisture shifts, spills, pets, and dry grit have had time to work into the fibers. One rug may settle in, handle the pressure, and develop character over decades of use. Another rug with a similar pattern might start to flatten, ripple, shed excessively, or