Short answer: pick the size first, then the pile and the backing. A fluffy shag rug looks best when the front legs of your sofa or bed sit on it, and it stays put when the underside has a non-slip layer.
What is a shag rug?
A shag rug has a long, soft pile that makes the surface thick and fluffy underfoot. The rugs in our range are 100% polyester, except the faux sheepskin, which is acrylic. Most have a non-slip underside such as plastic dots, PVC or polypropylene, and each product page lists it.
Which size should you buy?
Sizes in our range, from the product pages:
- Fluffy Faux Fur Shag Area Rug: 13 sizes, from 15.7 x 23.6 in (40 x 60 cm) to 63 x 78.7 in (160 x 200 cm).
- Fluffy Long Pile Shaggy Rug: 9 sizes, from 19.7 x 31.5 in (50 x 80 cm) to 63 x 90.6 in (160 x 230 cm).
- Round Fluffy Faux Rabbit Fur Rug: five diameters, from 23.6 in (60 cm) to 59.1 in (150 cm).
For a bed, pick a rug that sticks out about 2 ft (60 cm) past each side so your feet land on it. For a sofa, the front legs go on the rug. A small rug of 20 x 31 in (50 x 80 cm) fits a bedside, a chair or the end of a hallway.
Which shag rug for which room?
- Bedroom: the Fluffy Long Pile Shaggy Rug for Bedroom comes in 14 colors, from cream white and dark gray to grass green and rose red, with a plastic-dot non-slip bottom.
- Living room: the Fluffy Faux Fur Shag Area Rug has a velvet top over a sponge layer and comes in 11 colors, including black, white, burgundy and leopard.
- A rug you can wash: the Washable Fluffy Shaggy Area Rug can go in the machine or be washed by hand. It comes in 14 colors and 13 sizes.
- Bedside circle: the Round Fluffy Faux Rabbit Fur Rug has a polypropylene non-slip backing and is machine washable.
- Chair or sofa seat: the Faux Sheepskin Fur Rug is acrylic with a suede backing and a 5 to 6 cm pile, in 10 colors including wine red.
How do you keep a shag rug from slipping?
- Choose a rug with a non-slip underside, such as plastic dots or a PVC or polypropylene backing.
- Lay it on a clean, dry floor.
- Keep the corners flat. A curled corner is the one people trip on.
How do you clean a shag rug?
Check the care line on the product page first. The Washable Fluffy Shaggy Area Rug and the Round Fluffy Faux Rabbit Fur Rug are listed as machine washable. For any shag rug, shake it outside and vacuum with the beater bar off, so the pile is not pulled out.
FAQ
Are fluffy rugs good for kids' rooms?
They are soft for play on the floor. Pick a washable one, so spills are easy to deal with.
Which shag rug has the longest pile?
The Faux Sheepskin Fur Rug lists a 5 to 6 cm pile, and the Fluffy Long Pile Shaggy Rug lists a 4.5 cm pile.
Can a shag rug go on hardwood?
Yes, with a non-slip underside and a dry, clean floor.
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