Uses for sisal can be found in area rugs as well as broadloom. It can be installed on stairway runners. Unfinished edges of the runner can be bound with a canvas border.

To help you choose the right natural-fiber rug for your home, I’ve laid out the differences between sisal, jute, and abaca rugs, tested a few myself, and talked to Shaffer, Ford, Allan, and 15 ...

Sisal rugs come in a wide range of styles and usually cost anywhere from $30 to $180 a square yard. They are available locally at Rexx Rug (3312 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-281-8800), ...

The dilemma: Finding the right shape, size and type of rug for a room The expert: Beth Assaf, owner of Rug Chic Home Decor in Mandeville QUESTION: For those who love the look of an antique rug but ...