How To Make A New Rug Look Old

Get a brand new look with the vintage vibe of a distressed rug.

How to make a new rug look old.

Part of the appeal of vintage items is their comfortable pleasantly worn appearance and this is what makes distressed rugs one of the hottest floor covering trends just like a well loved pair of jeans they feel like they have a history complete with some battle scars from everyday life. There are stores online that are selling these rugs for thousands of dollars. First your carpet probably needs a spot clean. The new look is faded.

It can remove stains you never thought you d get out and will make your carpet look impressively knew for way less than actually buying new carpet. An easy low cost solution to get rid of carpet stains is shaving cream. A thorough shampooing vacuuming and grooming will erase years of wear and tear and make your carpet look fluffy and new. Remove stains with a blast of foam.

A little legwork will save you some. If it still seems like there s no hope for your old carpet consider a professional cleaning first or better yet rent a carpet cleaner from a local rent a center or hardware store. I found palace size rugs at thrift store tag sales and consignments stores.