Your Fireplace Hearth Rug

No hearth setting is complete without a hearth rug. Your hearth area rug could be made of any fire resistant material, such as fiberglass or natural wool. When exposed to a lot of heat such as a hot ember, these rugs create a singe that in fact decreases heat transfer and flame spread. Not only are these rugs flame resistant, but also available in a variety of artistic styles and colors.

The natural wool is extra durable, so apart from using wool hearth rugs at the fireplace, you can place them at your front door as welcome rugs or as cozy accent rugs in your kitchen or any other room. Use of a rug liner is recommended.

Olefin fireplace accessories can be treated so that they don’t support flame – a log rolling out onto your area rug can ignite your rug rapidly. Before buying, make sure your rug meets or exceeds Federal standards for resistance to surface heat ignition. For additional peace of mind, don’t purchase an area rug that uses cotton backing or flammable fringe material.

Braided And Bear Fireplace Accessories

A braided rug can transport the warmth and comfort of a braid to your hearth. Braided rugs intended mainly to complement a hearth are braided of extra sturdy wool blend yarns in fresh, crisp colors.

Or how about a bearskin rug for you hearth? A bear rug will give your home a rustic look, and no animals need to be killed – faux bear rugs are available online.

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