Rugs: A cheaper, beter way

You probably know the expense involved in buying rugs for your home. Hundreds of dollars buys you something synthetic or thin, while the nicer ones go for the high hundreds or even thousands!

But there is a better way! You can purchased old carpet in a pattern you like - axminster is a favorite of LastPenny! or in plain colours, for often next to nothing. Cut to the size and shape you want, and have them latexed.

Latexing is a carpet treatment that's not talked about much. It involves latex being painted on the underside edge of the carpet to prevent fraying. It's a much cheaper option that overlocking or binding, and has a lovely natural look which allows the carpet pile to fall to the edge.

And best of all? It's around a tenth of the price!

Check out suppliers in your area - many will also cut to size for you. We just had a huge piece done for the princely sum of $7.20.