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As its name implies seagrass is a grass which is grown in China and
Vietnam in paddy-like fields.
During the growing cycle the paddy fields are flooded with sea water. After harvesting, seagrass is dried and converted into a yarn which is suitable for weaving into a variety of designs.
The product is then backed with a latex compound to produce a
hard-wearing natural floorcovering.
Seagrass is a hard impermeable fibre which is not possible to dye by conventional techniques so that most products are supplied in the natural coloured state or with the addition of a coloured yarn such as sisal.
Crucial Trading pioneered the use of seagrass as a natural, stylish and hardwearing floorcovering. There is a selection of different woven designs in the range, from the original natural colour to various designs with a natural seagrass warp and different coloured sisal weft yarns.
Seagrass is good quality but the spinning and weaving processes are unsophisticated and therefore inconsistencies in quality are likely. However, Crucial Trading’s policy is to minimise these by regular product inspection for quality.
Seagrass floorcoverings are naturally stain resistant, anti-static and hard wearing and can be used in most domestic locations and some light contract areas. However, in areas of heavy foot traffic or where castor chairs are used, the use of loose laid mats or protective pads for added protection is recommended.
Crucial Trading does not recommend the use of seagrass products on stairs however it can be fitted if required. (special planning required).
Seagrass is a natural product and it is possible that if laid in areas of high humidity or dampness mould or mildew can form on the fibre. Normally this can be brushed off when it is dry. In exceptional cases the mould or mildew can be treated with a weak solution of bleach or a sterilising fluid such as Milton. If the dampness persists then it is possible that mould and mildew will reappear.
Seagrass floorcoverings should be conditioned in the area in which they are to be laid for at least 48 hours. It is recommended that the floorcovering is unrolled, laid out and cut to shape but oversize by about 60mm to allow for any change in dimensions during the conditioning period.
