Deciding The Best Rug Thickness

How thick or thin your rug should be is best determined by the environment it is placed in. It is also best to assess different factors such as foot traffic, rug fibers and what the room will be used for.
Thick pile rugs are usually in areas where people will walk barefoot or in socks.

Generally it feels nice on the feet especially if the pile is plush and wool. However, it is better to place a thick pile rug in an area with less foot traffic. These rugs tend to trap dust and dirt because there is more rug fiber. To get a deep area rug cleaning it is best to have these types of rugs professionally cleaned. Having your rugs cleaned annually will increase their lifespan.

In addition to nice texture on the feet, thicker rugs dampen sound from echoes or traffic noise. So it is good to place them in office or study areas. In addition, they also resist mechanical pressure from furniture or foot traffic.

Thin rugs have good qualities as well. Thin rug fibers will trap less dirt and will be easier to clean. They are generally stain resistant as well. Synthetic rugs will take less water and will dry faster. Therefore they are ideal in hallways and entrances. They are generally better in places with a lot of foot traffic. However, rugs from thin pile can’t resist mechanical pressure as well as thicker rugs. Banana silk in particular is a good natural fiber source but is better to place in an area with less foot traffic.