How do you smooth a cowhide rug? That’s a great question. Here is a simple guide. Set a water-soaked flannel (or similarly soaked tea bath towel or other clean lint free cloth) over the cowhide rug or carpet and work the flat iron over any wrinkles within the hide in the identical manner you would […]
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The color of the cowhide is one of the most important aspects of any cowhide product you are going to buy. You will want to make sure that the color and pattern you are purchasing will mesh well with the items in your home. Luckily, most cowhides are neutral colors, ranging from black and brown […]
A genuine cowhide rug will last for years. Cowhides last many years and are meant to hold up to an active family with children, pets, and occasional spills! Extremely easy to care for, we provide a full care and cleaning guide with your purchase. Sometimes what you see is not what you get. Often, the […]
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We take a lot of pride in the quality of our Brazilian cowhide rugs that we offer to our valued customers. We thoroughly inspect each cowhide rug when it comes to our warehouse, if a cowhide rug does not meet our standards it goes into the close out section and the price is dropped significantly. […]
How do you hang cowhide without nails? Hanging with a rug casing is a great way to hang cowhide without nails. A combination of a casing and rod hooks is a relatively simple way to hang your cowhide rug without nails. Mount the rod hooks onto the wall. This might require drilling screws into the […]
Not sure about a cowhide rug? Cowhide rugs have proven to be that perfect natural fit in a wide variety of homes. The shape and texture of a cowhide rug can will bring a certain rugged quality to it, and it makes a wonderful conversation piece. And since the cowhide’s natural oils resist staining, it’s […]
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Children, adults and even pets can suffer from allergies. Unlike most carpets cowhide rugs make the perfect choice for allergy sufferers as they are free of allergy-triggering fibers. Due to cowhides being made from natural animal skin, they don’t trap dust and allergens like carpet which can lead to asthmatic issues and other health problems. […]
That’s a great question! We have been asked this question many times. We just wanted to publish this post so that hopefully it answers your question quicker than a phone call. To answer the question simply, no. You do NOT need a rug mat underneath our cowhide rugs! Our cowhide rugs are high quality and […]
Your new Cowhides International cowhide rug should last a lifetime if cared for properly. It is important to note that cowhides are a natural product and, like everything else, will wear under heavy traffic conditions over time. We recommend rotating your hide every 3 months in high traffic areas and to not place your cowhide […]
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If you are looking for to buy sheepskin rugs, then there are a few things to look for. QUALITY: High-grade sheepskin has an extremely high wool density, largely due to the breed of sheep it comes from. Also important is the wool’s loft, or its ability to stay upright and straight. A lower quality sheepskin […]