Nourison Rugs
195 products
195 products
The washable category is Nourison’s strongest competitive advantage — machine-washable construction has become one of the top purchase criteria for families with kids and pets. But they also produce strong traditional and transitional collections.
Whimsicle, Passion, and Aloha collections are machine-washable — the entire rug goes in a standard home washing machine. This is achieved through:
vs Karastan: Karastan has softer proprietary fibers. Nourison offers better price-to-pattern ratio.
vs Loloi (washable): Loloi does NOT make washable rugs. For machine-washable, Nourison has no competition in our catalog.
Yes — designated washable collections (Whimsicle, Passion, Aloha, Grafix) are genuinely machine washable. Gentle cycle, cold water, lay flat or hang to dry. Not all Nourison rugs are washable — the designation is collection-specific.
In the mid-market machine-woven segment, comparable to Karastan on pattern complexity at lower price. Their washable category has no meaningful competition in our catalog.
Nourison’s washable collections are our first recommendation for rooms where spills are likely. Need a specific size or style? Tell us. Free shipping.
Related: Traditional | Transitional | Loloi | Karastan
Everything you need to know to choose.
Most people think a rug pad is just to keep their rug from slipping. It does that, but it also quietly protects your floors, extends the life of your rug, and makes every step feel noticeably better underfoot. Think of it as the part of the rug you never see but always feel.
Without a pad, a rug's backing can act like sandpaper on hardwood, tile, and vinyl — especially with foot traffic. A pad creates a soft barrier.
Both surfaces grip — top holds the rug, bottom grips your floor. No bunching, no shifting, no tripping hazard. Essential for high-traffic areas.
Cushioning absorbs impact so the rug fibers don't crush prematurely. A pad can add years to your investment.
A pad holds your rug flat and in place, making vacuuming more effective and preventing the rug from creeping during cleaning.
Even a thin pad adds noticeable cushion. A deluxe pad takes it further — like the difference between bare hardwood and a well-padded surface.
Pads dampen impact sound and reduce noise between floors — especially valuable in multi-story homes or apartments.
| Thin Lock Pad | Deluxe ¼″ Pad | |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | Ultra-thin (~1/16″) | ¼ inch |
| Pile Height | 0.11 | 0.25 |
| Grip (anti-slip) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Floor Protection | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Underfoot Cushion | Minimal | ✓ Substantial |
| Noise Reduction | Light | ✓ Noticeable |
| Door Clearance Friendly | ✓ Yes (ultra-flat) | Check clearance |
| Trimmable to Size | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Best Room | Entry, Dining, Kitchen | Living Room, Bedroom |
| Best Rug Type | Low-pile, flat-weave | Any pile height |