Oct
15

Seagrass Carpet Is Perfect For Natural Flooring

Seagrass Man on October 15th, 2010

The Chinese are one of the largest producers of seagrass carpet in the world, and they quite literally have seagrass farms set up on dry land, much like rice fields, or crawfish farm fields are constructed. Seagrass has long been known as a source for textile fiber that can be spun into a heavy-duty thread that can be used to make anything from clothing, bedding, sheets, carpeting, and a very popular shopping bag in Asian countries. The closest competitors this natural material has would be Sisal, and Coir, which are made from the Agave plant and coconut fibers respectively.

The use of seagrass carpets, as regular everyday floor covering is very popular in countries like the Philippines, Japan, and even Korea, not to mention its wide spread use in almost all provinces of China. This material is made into area rugs and wall-to-wall carpeting just as we have in the United States. Americans have started to adopt natural carpeting such as seagrass and coir recently, as it reduces our waste footprint. These carpets can be actually chopped up and put into compost bins when they have outlived their usefulness in the home. Do not worry, as they will last just as long as conventional floor covering choices we already have in store currently.

One way to start converting your home over to more natural or organic products is to use seagrass carpet tiles in rooms where you would like to upgrade the flooring. This is an easy process, and you and your spouse or mate can install a complete bedroom in just a couple of hours. This product cost about the same as any carpet tiles offered, but will give you the satisfaction that when it is eventually disposed of it will degrade naturally in a landfill or your vegetable garden. The colors are usually neutral as the base material is very resistant to holding moisture, and prevents dies from penetrating its cells. Be sure and do not glue the tiles in place as they will be almost impossible to remove in the future.

The employ of seagrass carpeting is slowly becoming popular here in America, but it will take time to catch on in the mainstream consumer marketplace. The easiest and most cost-effective way to purchase this type of natural product is in the natural area rug category of most online and local resellers of throw or area rugs. They work just as well indoors as they will in your exterior living areas or patios. Seagrass will withstand the horrid heat of the southern states, as well as the bone chilling freezing frost of the north. They are effortlessly maintained by using a simple outside watering hosepipe, and a stiff bristled broom. During rain storms the rugs out in the weather will quickly evacuate the moisture once it stops storming, and will dry out quicker than anything else on your patio.

The options for seagrass area rugs are almost limitless in size, shape, and varying degrees of quality. There are carpet loom companies here in the states that have already started making their own area rug collections for sale, and order the basic fibrous twine from Chinese exporters to make their products. One day they may even farm seagrass in the U.S.A., but for now, they can make the finished product here. Do not get to excited about colors as the only way accent shades can be added is by incorporating non natural fiber materials into the weave of the seagrass area rugs. Be sure and try to find rugs that have edging sewn on to the perimeter of them to prevent the edges and especially the corners from turning up after they have been in use for a period.

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Oct
19

Seagrass Carpeting

Seagrass Man on October 19th, 2010

The natural allure of using seagrass carpeting in one’s home is really starting to hit its stride as of late, and some of it may be because of it being highlight on home decorating, and improvement shows on HGTV. These television segments use natural flooring like sisal, and seagrass, as indoor alternatives to synthetic fibers to be more responsible in the “planet friendly” scheme of things. Moreover, the durability versus cost factor is off the scale in a positive way, and will serve any home well for over a decade of wear and tear. The light natural color that varies from scant olive to hay green offers a new earth tone quality that is unique and refreshing in updated design themes.

The use of seagrass should not be confused with seaweed, as they are completely different plants. Seagrass is not found in the same areas under the ocean, and is used as a natural eco system for hundreds if not thousands of different sea animals. Some cultures originally used it for mattress stuffing, the French used it in World War II for bandages, and some varieties are woven together to make rattan like furniture. Today it is made into a textile like twine that can be made into virtually anything cotton can be made into.

In the Philippines, they use a similar but different resource to produce the same type of textile resource. Coir is derived from the fibrous part of coconut shells, and is made into carpeting, clothing, and even mulch for garden beds. Sometimes they will also transform these fibers into wall and attic insulation. Everyday they are finding new ways to incorporate more natural resources into consumer and commercial grade products to prevent the further choking of the planet with refuse that will not degrade in the land fills quickly.

There are several versions made for the home in the way of carpeting, and if you are installing it like convention wall-to-wall flooring, then getting rubber backed carpeting will serve you well as it will prevent water, and other liquids from penetrating and rotting the sub-flooring in your home, or business. Be sure and have the installer use the tension method of installation, as commercial grade adhesives applied to the backing will make for a disastrous removal when the time comes to replace the flooring. You may want to use organic tile in the bathroom instead of seagrass carpet, as natural flooring with too much moisture present will constantly cause large amounts of mold to appear quickly, and the maintenance will be too great.

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Oct
18

Great Uses for Seagrass Carpet Tiles In Your Home

Seagrass Man on October 18th, 2010

Many people wanting to save money on home improvement project find that using seagrass carpet tiles on special projects save labor, and materials cost. Carpet tiles can be installed very quickly by one or two persons, and the average room can be complete in just a few hours. There are many ways to anchor this type of flooring, and one popular method in other countries is to lay a coating of glue on the floor before applying the squares. This is in the writer’s opinion is not a very wise choice, as they will be almost impossible to remove when needing replacement in the years to come. Double sided rug tape, or interlocking squares with adhesive edges will make for a professional, and sound looking installation job.

If you live in the norther part of the United States, chances are you have a glassed in porch that you can enjoy year round. Due to the extreme moisture these rooms collect gallons of moisture during the fall and winter months, usually because of leaking removable windows. The use of seagrass tiles in this area would be perfect as you can remove them if you purchase the interlocking type, to clean and dry the sub flooring when warranted. The use of a power steam cleaner will get rid of any mold and mildew remnants in a quick fashion, and will get rid of the stench it creates as well.

The game room is ground zero for carpeting that needs to be able to stand up to rough housing, and large social gatherings. All those crumbs, nacho cheese, and all sorts of dye enriched energy drinks. You will need a floor cover that will be tough, and easily replaceable if physical damage from a sharp object occurs. Keeping an extra few tiles in the game room’s closet will serve as a back up in these unfortunate situations.

For the home office setting, a natural rug in the form of tiles will make for a warm and inviting style, and at the same time look professional enough to have clients and vendors over for a visit if needed in the future. In addition, you can option for a mixture of seagrass, and other textiles to add a little color to your business decor. The cost will actually be same as the all-natural tiles, but just remember that those extra decorative parts will not be biodegradable, and will need to be removed before putting the old squares in the com-poster.

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Oct
17

Seagrass Area Rugs Go Well In Every Room Of A Home

Seagrass Man on October 17th, 2010

You have many choices when it comes to the selection of natural flooring, and seagrass area rugs are starting to encroach on the coir, and sisal area rug markets very quickly. All three are very similar in cellular make up, but the cost of seagrass is much lower in some cases, and still holds the same or higher quality, and durability as the others. Keeping the products in the most natural state possible will be up to you and which manufacturer you choose. Some will still spray down even these forms of area rugs with caustic protective chemicals that are harmful to the atmosphere and will prevent the breakdown of the fibers once they are disposed of in the future.

Large area rugs made from this resource makes for a perfect look in your living room, formal dining, or covering your exterior living area. The natural light olive like green coloring will go very well with other earth tone shades for your interior, or if placed with your outdoor teak furniture. Be warned there is slight hay like smell that is put off by seagrass for the first few months. This will disperse as your home’s natural odors take over, as they will with anything you bring in to the interior.

The use of exterior runner area rugs made from seagrass will do nicely in connecting the outdoor kitchen, dining area, and lounge. Be sure and purchase them without any type of padding or backing, as you will want the water to drain off quickly after a storm, or when they have been washed. You will never have a problem from this textile when it comes to fading from the hot summer sun, or when old man winter decides to put everything in a block of ice for the duration. They are extremely resistant to stains as the fibers are not porous at all.

One day soon the natural rug and carpet market (seagrass carpet, etc.) will start edging out the old poly blend type flooring, as they are more expensive to make, and will last thousands of years in the ground when discarded. It would be wise to shop in the vicinity for these products, until you get a feel for which brands, types of backing, and weaves that you would like for your home. As with any consumer product the prices will range widely and this depends greatly on the brand, and accessibility of the models that you choose.

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Oct
16

Seagrass Carpets Anywhere

Seagrass Man on October 16th, 2010

The use of seagrass carpets in the average home is becoming more prevalent for many reasons, and some are not even known to the consumer. People, especially women will buy items by sight alone, as they will find that it fits in the decorative scheme of things in their household. Unbeknown to them is the fact that they have purchased a natural area rug, or runner rug for the hallway or foyer. So as you can see by pure aesthetics alone seagrass textiles, make a good fit even if the consumer does not know it is also good for the environment.

Although natural seagrass area rugs are just as popular when used in an exterior decorating situation, and can put up with any type of normal or severe weather, and still look like new once dry or thawed out again. Ironically, a fiber that is raised underwater is quite resistant to moisture, and that means it will not stain easily either. Wine, tomato sauces, and even beverages like fruit punch will wash off just as easily as they were spilled, if not left on for too long after the accident. A large nine by twelve area rug will go nicely underneath your teak patio furniture, and will provide both comfort and a warm cozy atmosphere.

In the playroom a large seagrass rug will bode well for playing, coloring, and any other activity your children enjoy. You will not have to worry about other children leaving germs behind, as you can clean your rug on the driveway with a shop broom and a source of water. Be sure and get the non-rubber backed rugs so you can do a quick cleaning. Instead, purchase an area rug pad that is the same size as the seagrass rug. This will also prevent the trapping of dirt, and dust mites.

If you are the proud owner of a beach house that you get to use on the weekends and  on holidays or vacations, then using seagrass carpeting will be a perfect match for such a second home. It does not require a lot of upkeep and when people drag in sea water, and sand it will be easy enough to clean the carpet, and have it back to new like shape in just minutes. You may want to invest in a high power shop vacuum, instead of an expensive Dyson floor sweeper, as the bristles on a power head will do little if nothing on seagrass, but the extra suction will lift all of the debris out quite well.

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