Rugberry Journal

A Rug on Terracotta Floor Tiles

Terracotta is porous, often uneven and sometimes waxed, so a rug on it needs a little more thought. What to lay under it, which weave lies flattest and which tones work on pale, orange and deep red...

Should a Rug Be Lighter or Darker Than the Floor

On most Indian floors, the rug should be a few shades away from the floor, not a match and not the opposite extreme. A floor by floor contrast guide, from white marble to black granite.

A Rug on Vinyl and SPC Plank Floors

Vinyl and SPC planks are now common in new and rented flats. A rug sits well on them, but the wrong underlay can stain the floor. What to choose, and how to keep both looking right.

Do You Need a Rug Pad on Indian Floors

Polished marble and vitrified tile are beautiful and slippery. When a rug needs an underlay, which kind, what size, and how to protect the floor beneath.