Polypropylene Rug

Polypropylene, aka olefin, is a great choice of rug material for areas of your home, both indoor and outdoor, that get a lot of traffic. If you have children in the home, then a polypropylene rug is also a great choice because they resist not only wear but stains as well. The prices vary depending on the brand and size you buy, but generally speaking, they are quite affordable.

You can buy polypropylene area rugs or doormats. The area rugs, depending on the style you buy, are perfectly suited for a living room, dining room, bedroom, or patio. If you do not have a very large budget then you will be happy to know that you can buy such a rug for anywhere between $25 – $60. Couristan makes a large variety of polypropylene rugs in this price range but they do not have a very large range of colors. They are made from different shades of brown, some more decorated than others. However, they do look quite classy and you may find one in their selection that is perfectly suited to your needs.

If you prefer a more colorful rug, then Dash and Albert makes some in the same price range that are striped. They are very nicely done and you may find they suit your needs just perfectly. Dash and Albert’s rugs are indoor/outdoor rugs so you can put them pretty much anywhere you need. If you need something more elegant looking, then one particular good deal is Sunny’s black indoor/outdoor rug with Persian designs. It is well suited for a living room with a more elegant style of decor.

There are some fantastic doormats that are also made from polypropylene, that are both long lasting and quite nice looking too. The Cape Cod company makes a number of striped ones to choose from that will look good on any doorstep. You can choose the colors of the flag, Easter colors, rainbow colors or whatever other style suits your fancy. They are quite thick and cost in the range of $63 – $75.

If you are not quite sure what style is just right for your needs, it helps to check out a few different shops, or better yet, look up some online retailers that sell these kinds of rugs to see what different styles look like and which style is right for the area of your home your rug will go on. Make sure your new rug will match well with the decor of the area; there is such a variety on the market that it should not be hard to find something that is perfectly suited to your needs.

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Accenting a room with a beautiful rug can be a challenge for homeowners with high traffic volume.


Many entrance ways and hallways remain barren due to rugs becoming dingy quickly. In order to balance the desire to decorate against the amount of dirt an area rug retains, manufacturers have discovered a new synthetic plastic polymer fiber to create rugs called olefin. This fiber is highly resistant to stains and it is extremely durable. High volume and high dirt areas such as entranceways and kitchens are fantastic locations for this new generation of rugs. The most cost effective way to decorate a room and not spend money each month on carpet cleaning is to purchase a polypropylene rug.

Rugs composed of natural materials are often placed where texture overrides durability. Bath mats, of course, would not be a suitable candidate for these high traffic rugs because consumers are seeking the overall plush softness. Beyond texture, the benefits of natural material rugs begin to fade along with their overall color after multiple cleanings. Synthetic, high endurance rugs retain color deep in their plastic polymers keeping colors bright and fresh even after multiple cleanings so your blue or red rug will not loose any of its vibrant colour. The risk of colors bleeding after a cleaning is also eliminated as well.

The plastic composition of these rugs also prevents dirt from seeping deep into the fibers, unlike natural material fibers that absorb stains unless pretreated multiple times with a stain repellent like Scotch Guard. Dirt that remains on the surface of the rugs rather than deep in its pores means the dirt is easily washed away. Stains have little to no chance of settling. These rugs can also be professionally cleaned, but do not absorb water so there is little to no drying time. Natural rugs take hours to effectively dry and being damp can collect dirt quickly. These synthetic rugs are so durable; they can even be used outside to decorate a dull patio.

Cease cleaning that forever stained area rug and replace it with a strong, respectable replacement olefin rug. You can find these rugs online as well as in major retail stores. These rugs are available in every shape, size style to accommodate any interior design. From oval rag rugs, oriental rugs, runners or kids playrooms, there is no design that this fantastic fiber has not improved. We can begin decorating smarter today with a new synthetic fiber rug.

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