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Useful Articles and Information

This is a collection of useful information that you can use in selecting your rugs and rug pads. At RugDots.com we realize that you probably will not need rug pads without having a rug so we dedicate this section with lots of useful information about rugs in addition to rug pads.

What's the Big Deal About a Rug Pad?

by Nancy Minter

An Interview with Jim Wood, 30 year expert in the rug industry. President of Scotia Design Group and former Director of Gulistan Rug & Home and advocate of Rug Dots

Debunk some of the myths for needing a rug pad and get to root of why you need one...

Industry Expert Secrets to Finding the Perfect Rug

by Nancy Minter
with contributions from Jim Wood

Most folks think they just need a rug to fit their room decor but there is so much more to consider. Here are the basic questions you should be asking in selecting a rug.

What Size Rug Do I Need?

The most common mistake is buying a rug that is too small. In the store, rugs look much bigger on the rack. Here are some tips on determining the best size for your room…

How Do I Choose Colors in a Rug?

Color is usually the first criteria in picking a rug and can establish the mood of your room. There is more to it than just matching a fabric color swatch…

What Rug Design Should I Select?

Traditional, Contemporary, Transitional, Tribal and Specialty; so many choices. Let’s learn all about them…

Why Should I Care About Rug Construction?

Machine-made wiltons, machine-made axminsters, hand-knotted, hand-tufted, hand-hooked, braided, flat woven… there are nearly as many construction techniques as designs. Find out why construction may be the most important decision in your rug selection…

What About the Rug Fiber?

Rugs can be made from dozens of different materials which all have their own unique characteristics and advantages…

Rug Glossary

– Here is a quick reference of common rug related terms to help you be a more informed consumer.