Description
Our Velmette shaggy runner rug is plain grey, one even shade from end to end with no pattern or border. The pile is deep and soft, so bare feet settle into it, and its long strands give the grey a gently mottled, textured look. It is hand tufted, and the fibre is 100% polyester, chosen for hard wear as much as for comfort. It comes in one size, a 67 by 200cm runner, so the only decision is where it should go.
At 67 by 200cm, this is a runner for long, narrow spaces. Lay it down a hallway or along a landing and the first steps of the morning land on something soft, or put it beside a bed so you step out onto warm pile rather than cold floorboards. In a living room it suits the strip of floor alongside a sofa or a walkway between furniture, adding texture where a full rug would crowd the room. Because it is plain grey, it sits easily with patterned cushions, painted walls and wooden floors, and it will not argue with anything already in the room.
The rug is 3cm thick, so if a door opens over the spot you have in mind, check that it clears that height before you order. For care, the maker advises vacuuming regularly, brushing gently or using a floor tool attachment, and shaking the rug now and then to restore the pile. A dry shampoo can be used for cleaning when needed, anything more should go to a specialist cleaner, and the rug should be kept dry. When it first arrives, reverse roll it and leave it flat for 24 hours so it settles. On a smooth floor, an underlay helps keep a runner in place, and measuring your hallway or landing first shows how much floor will show on either side.
Specification
| Design |
Velmette |
| Colour |
Grey |
| Size |
67 x 200cm Runner |
| Material |
100% Polyester |
| Construction |
Hand tufted |
| Pile |
Shaggy |
| Thickness |
3cm |
| Care |
Vacuum regularly; Brush gently or vacuum with a floor tool; Dry shampoo if needed; Specialist cleaning only; Keep dry; Reverse roll and lay flat for 24 hours when new |
| Warnings |
Keep away from children under 36 months as fibres may shed. |
| Made In |
China |
Frequently Asked
Can I put this runner in the washing machine?
No, it is not machine washable, and the maker asks for it to be kept dry, so leave any deeper cleaning to a specialist cleaner rather than soaking it at home.
Can I use this runner in a bathroom?
We would keep it out of bathrooms and anywhere it might get wet, because the maker asks for it to stay dry. It is at home in a hallway, on a landing, in a bedroom or in a living room.
Why does my new runner look flat or creased after unpacking?
A shaggy pile that has been rolled up in its packaging needs a little time to recover. Reverse roll it, lay it flat for 24 hours, then give it a shake and a gentle brush to lift the strands.
Will this runner fit my hallway?
It is 67cm wide and 200cm long, so mark that outline on the floor with masking tape first. You will see at once how much floor shows on each side and how it sits with your furniture.