The Messina is a thick, Short Pile Semi shaggy rug made from Polyester which gives it a plush feel underfoot and a depth in colours that look beautiful under the light. This rug is easy to clean and does not shed easily so it will wear for some time to come. Available in a range of sizes and an array of vibrant and neutral colours you will surely find one to suit your home. FEATURES:
What sells Messina Tallowwood is not a marketing line — it is how it sits in a room.
On colour
Beige is the most forgiving floor colour we carry — it hides dust, dog hair, and the small disasters of daily life better than almost any other shade. Stand a metre back and the pattern recedes into texture — that quality is why the rug reads calm rather than busy. In strong afternoon light the tones warm noticeably — in cooler southern light, the palette reads slightly more grounded.
Construction
In one line: Belgian Wilton-woven. Belgium's Wilton looms are some of the most exacting in the world — the colour separation and pattern definition you get from them is hard to match elsewhere. Polypropylene does not hold odour the way wool can, which matters in a home with pets or open-plan cooking. At 20mm of pile, this is a true sink-your-feet-in shaggy. The result is a rug that feels considered without crossing into precious territory.
On sizing
Sizes range across our usual run — if you're unsure which to pick, our Rug Size Guide walks through the common Australian room layouts.
Living with it
This is the kind of piece that works in a Tweed Heads beach house where the climate calls for something that handles humidity without complaint. Synthetic pile means you can keep on top of it without specialist care — a regular vacuum and the occasional damp wipe is the entire maintenance routine. Rug pad underneath on a hard floor — that is the one accessory we would not skip.
Messina Tallowwood is one of the easier yeses in our range — solidly made, calmly priced, no surprises.
Questions we get asked
Is the back of the rug latex-coated?
The backing is a standard textile finish — it sits flat on the floor and won't mark timber boards. For hard floors, we'd still recommend a rug pad to keep it from sliding.
Will the colour look the same as the website photo?
Very close, but never identical — every screen renders colour slightly differently, and the rug itself will read warmer or cooler depending on the light in your room. If you want certainty, message us and we'll send additional photos taken in natural light.
Does it work with a robot vacuum?
Yes for low and medium piles. For the deeper shaggies in our range, a robot vacuum will struggle a bit — you'll get better results with a regular upright on a higher setting.
Will the rug fade in direct sun?
Some fade is possible if a rug sits in direct, unfiltered sun day after day — that's true of any rug. The dyes used here are UV-stabilised and hold up well to the conditions in most Australian rooms.
How do I get rid of a stain?
Blot — never rub. Cool water and a small amount of mild detergent on a clean cloth handles most spills. Work from the outside of the stain in. Avoid bleach and harsh chemicals.
