• Select Rugs to Fit Your Room

• Choose Which Rug Style You Prefer

• Evaluate Area Rug Materials

• Buy Must-Have Area Rug Accessories

• Find Rugs on eBay Australia

• Buy Rugs With Confidence

• Need More Help?

• Legal Disclaimer

Select Rugs to Fit Your Room

Select Rugs to Fit Your Room

Rugs come in a huge range of shapes and sizes. Finding one that will fit your room, will require you to take some measurements, then decide what rug shape you prefer.

Measure your space

Determine where you want to place your furniture, relative to the rug. You will have to decide if you want furniture entirely on the rug or off, in the living room or family room. You can also opt for half and half, for example, your sofa can have its front end on the rug and back legs on the floor.

• On-rug decorating: If you prefer a rug that covers the entire floor in a room, measure the length and width of the room. Don't forget to consider any vents and doors.     

• Off-rug decorating:Measure the maximum length and width between your furniture.

Its a good idea to double check your measurements. This will ensure that the rug you purchase is the right size for your space.

Select an area rug shape

Many people opt for rectangular rugs or square rugs, measured in length and width, for family rooms and living rooms. Oval rugs and round rugs, however, measured on a diagonal, can also look great under tables.

Choose Which Rug Style You Prefer

Choose Which Rug Style You Prefer

There are many beautiful hand-knotted and machine-made rugs that have solid colours or patterns. Before you start shopping, get an idea of which styles of rugs you like and prefer.

• Persian rugs: Characterised by bright colours and intricate, elaborate designs, Persian rugs typically fall into one of three categories: geometric designs, floral designs, and pictorial designs.

• Oriental rugs: Hand-knotted Oriental rugs can have as many as 6,000 knots per square cm. Authentic Oriental area rugs are made in Asia and adhere to a certain level of quality. Rug makers weave yarn on a loom, knot thread into an intricate pattern, and cut off excess thread.   

• Floral rugs: Floral rugs are characterised by either intricate floral designs or big bold floral decorations.

• Shag rugs: A staple of the 1970s, shag rugs, are enjoying a comeback. These days they are made of better materials, and their thick, soft, fibres provide excellent insulation. 

• Flokati rugs: Flokati wool rugs are soft, fluffy and highly durable. They also have several cleaning options including commercial-capacity washing machines.

• Themed rugs: Whether you're going for a exotic and wild theme, or simply want to find the perfect rug to decorate your child's play room, you'll find a wonderful range of themed rugs as well on eBay Australia. 

• Plain rugs: If you're simply looking to add a bit of colour to a room, select yourself a plain rug. These often have simple designs that provide a good contrast to any furniture or other objects in the room.

• Contemporary rugs: Modern homes are perfect for contemporary rugs. The bright colours and unusual shapes of some of these rugs can make them appear almost like modern art for your floor.

Evaluate Area Rug Materials

Evaluate Area Rug Materials

Rugs are made from different materials that can determine the value and longevity of the rug. Common materials include wool, cotton, silk, and nylon.

• Wool rugs: Wool is the key element of high-quality pile area rugs. Wool rugs are very resilient and have greater durability than synthetics. However, the quality of the wool also plays a role in determining the rug's resistance to wear and tear. Wool naturally resists dust mites that can exacerbate allergies.   

• Cotton rugs: Rug makers often use cotton as a foundation, in conjunction with wool. Cotton-wool rugs have a great “foot feel” and generally cost less than complete-wool rugs. Unlike wool however, cotton tends to wear more quickly.   

• Silk rugs: Higher-quality rugs like Persian rugs and Oriental rugs, often include silk for lustre and shine. Take special care when handling silk rugs and only have them cleaned by professionals.    

• Nylon rugs: Synthetic nylon rugs have great uniformity, strength, and stain resistance. Although they are typically cheaper than rugs made of natural materials, they do not hold their value like quality wool rugs and silk rugs do.

Buy Must-Have Area Rug Accessories

Buy Must-Have Area Rug Accessories

Keep your floors protected and keep your new rugs clean with rug accessories and cleaning agents.

• Rug pads: Rug pads are great for preventing rugs from slipping on hardwood or tile surfaces. They also protect wood floors from abrasions.

• Vacuum cleaners: Maintain the good looks of your rug with a vacuum cleaner. Rugs that get a lot of foot traffic, such as those in the family room, will require more frequently cleaning than rugs in rooms used less often, such as the guest bedroom.

• Spot cleaners: Spot cleaners are great for any small stains that may develop on your rug. Invest in either powder or liquid spot treatments. Make sure you spot test any cleaners on a small area on the back of your rug, before using anything directly on your rug.

Remember to always get your high-quality rugs, hand-made Persian rugs, Oriental rugs, and antique rugs professionally cleaned.

Once you find the perfect rug of your dreams on eBay Australia, purchase a matching runner for your hallway.

Find Rugs on eBay Australia

Find Rugs on eBay Australia

Once you know what type of rug you want, go to eBay Australia's Home and Lifestyle portal, click on Rugs & Carpets, and start searching for item listings.

• Categories: The Categories list on the left side of each page will help you narrow down your listings by item type. You'll find links for Floral, Persian, Plain, and Themed rugs and more.

• Keyword search: Search eBay Australia listing titles for specific words. For example, if you want to find a hand made Persian rug, type “handmade persian rug” (without quotation marks) into the Search box. Click "Search title and description" to expand your results. Visit eBay Australia's Search Tips page for more tips on searching with keywords.

If you can't find exactly what you want, try shopping eBay Stores, tell the eBay Australia Community what you want by creating a post on Want It Now, or save a search on My eBay and eBay Australia will email you when a match becomes available.

Buy Rugs With Confidence

Buy Rugs With Confidence

Before making your purchase, make sure you know exactly what you're buying, research your seller, and understand how eBay Australia and PayPal protect you.

Know your purchase

Carefully read the details in item listings.

• Figure delivery costs into your final price. If you spend a lot of money, make sure the seller will insure the item when it ships.

• If you want more information, ask by clicking the "Ask seller a question" link under the seller's profile.

• Always make sure to complete your transaction on eBay Australia (with a bid, Buy It Now, or Best Offer). Transactions conducted outside of eBay Australia are not covered by eBay Australia protection programs.

• Never pay for your eBay Australia item using instant cash wire transfer services through Western Union or MoneyGram. These payment methods are unsafe when paying someone you do not know.

Know your seller

Research your seller so you feel positive and secure about every transaction.

• What is the seller's Feedback rating? How many transactions have they completed? What percentage of positive responses do they have?

• What do buyers say in their Feedback? Did the seller receive praise?

• Most top eBay Australia sellers operate like retail stores and have return policies. Do they offer a money-back guarantee? What are the terms and conditions?

Buyer protection

In the unlikely event that a problem arises during your transaction, eBay Australia and PayPal are there for you.

• Pay safely with PayPal: PayPal enables you to pay without the seller ever seeing your bank account or credit card numbers. In fact, PayPal protects buyers 100% against unauthorised payments from their accounts. Plus, with PayPal Buyer Protection, your purchase can be covered up to $1,500.

• eBay Australia Security & Resolution Centre: Visit the Security & Resolution Centre to learn how to protect your account and use eBay Australia's quick and efficient resolution tools.

Need More Help?

Need More Help?

Visit our help pages or start a thread on one of our Community Discussion Boards - If you have a quick question that needs answering, try posting it on our community Answer Centre - there's bound to be a seasoned eBay Australia veteran with just the information you're looking for!

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