Simons Maison
Faded Checkerboard Rug See Available Sizes
This item is a rectangular area rug featuring a faded checkerboard pattern in creamy white and heathered grey. It is made from high-quality polyester with a jute backing, has a 7 mm pile height, and is rated commercial grade. Suitable for indoor use, a rug pad is recommended; this online-only item ships directly from the supplier.
- Material
- High-quality polyester, jute backing
- Style
- classic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Specifications
An understated checkerboard rug with a creamy white and heathered grey pattern, made of high-quality polyester with jute backing and a 7 mm pile for comfort. Commercial grade.
Polyester construction, jute backing, commercial grade, 7 mm pile thickness, rug pad recommended for safety.
- Material
- High-quality polyester, jute backing
- Secondary
- jute
- Style
- classic
- Occasion
- everyday
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- high-quality polyester
- jute backing
- commercial grade
- 7 mm pile
- faded checkerboard pattern
- creamy white and heathered grey
- understated
- refined
- rug pad recommended
Product Insights
Simons Maison's Faded Checkerboard Rug (361 CAD, in stock) is a commercial-grade, 7 mm low-pile rug whose heathered grey check is dyed into the fibre before spinning, so it cannot fade, bleed or scuff, and its muted cream-and-grey pattern acts as a de facto neutral that layers under existing furniture while adding subtle depth without becoming a statement. It withstands heavy foot traffic without matting, and water-based spills bead on the surface and blot off, but the jute backing is biodegradable yet moisture-sensitive: it wicks water into yellowish-brown stains, invites mold in basements, bathrooms or high-humidity rooms, and over-wetting browns the pile. The polyester pile resists staining but attracts and holds body oils and cooking grease, leaving it dingy unless treated immediately with grease-cutting dish soap. Care is spot-clean only with cool water and mild soap, never steam or hot water, and vacuum with suction only, skipping the rotating brush bar; commercial grade here means traffic durability, not a fire-code rating.
Verified claims
- Placement limitations
- Not for basements, bathrooms or high-humidity rooms, where the jute backing invites mold.
- Moisture damage
- Water that reaches the jute backing wicks up as a yellowish-brown stain on the pile.
- Backing tradeoff
- Jute backing is biodegradable but wicks moisture; synthetic backs handle spills better.
- Care instructions
- Polyester resists staining; spot clean with cool water, not steam or hot water.
- Fade resistance
- The heathered grey is dyed into the fibre before spinning, so it cannot fade, bleed or scuff away.
- Pattern effect
- The pattern is a faded, low-contrast checkerboard in creamy white and heathered grey; the heathered yarn adds subtle depth without turning it into a statement pattern.
- Water spills
- Water-based spills bead on the pile and blot off before soaking in.
- Oil absorption
- The pile attracts and holds body oils and cooking grease, leaving it dingy.
- Oil stain removal
- An oil spot can lift wet and ring back dry; clean it with grease-cutting dish soap.
- Cleaning
- Clean with cool water and mild soap, never steam, and vacuum with suction only.
- Backing moisture
- Keep the jute backing dry; over-wetting browns the pile and humidity breeds mold.
- Comfort
- The 7 mm pile is low pile: a smooth, dense surface, not a sink-in cushion
- Spill behaviour
- Water-based spills bead and blot away; cooking oils cling to the fibre
- Commercial grade
- Commercial grade means heavy-traffic durability, not a fire-code certification
- Durability
- Commercial-grade low pile withstands heavy foot traffic without matting.
- Jute backing
- Over-wetting the jute backing browns the pile, and humid rooms risk mold.
- Design lineage
- A de facto neutral: the muted cream-and-grey check reads elegant, not diner.
- Styling
- A quiet de facto neutral that layers under existing furniture without dictating the room's palette.
- Vacuuming
- Vacuum often with suction only, skipping the rotating brush bar
- Oil stains
- Polyester attracts oil; treat grease and body-oil spots at once with grease-cutting soap
- Care requirements
- Not machine-washable and spot-clean only; over-wetting the jute backing wicks brown stains
- Heat limits
- Skip steam cleaners and very hot water; clean with cool water and a mild solution.
- Moisture limits
- Jute backing is moisture-sensitive: never soak it, and skip high-humidity rooms.
- Spill response
- Water-based spills bead on the surface and blot off; oil spots need grease-cutting soap.
- Moisture risk
- Water that soaks the jute backing browns the pile; humid rooms risk mold.
- Stain resistance
- Water spills bead and blot away; polyester holds oil, so treat grease fast.
- Available sizes
- The Faded Checkerboard Rug is currently stocked only in a single 150 x 215 cm size (about 5 x 7 feet), and custom ordering is not offered.
- Pile construction / shedding
- The 7 mm pile points to a cut-pile construction rather than flatweave or loop-pile; polyester is pill- and shed-resistant, so expect only light initial shedding and very little pilling over time.
- Total thickness / door clearance
- Total height with the jute backing is about 10 mm (under half an inch), so the rug clears most standard door gaps and lets dining chairs slide over it.
- Hardwood floor protection
- The jute backing is coarse and can abrade or dull softer floor finishes, so a rug pad is needed to shield hardwood and vinyl plank and to keep the rug from sliding.
Product record
- Title
- Faded Checkerboard Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 361 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 6 sourcesUses
A soft, cushioned feel underfoot in living spaces
With its 7 mm pile, this rug is designed to feel luxurious and comfortable at every step, per the merchant. The understated checkerboard pattern in creamy white and heathered grey makes it an easy fit for rooms where you want both comfort and a refined look.[1]
Adding cozy ambiance and style to a space
Per the merchant, this faded checkerboard rug is a stylish piece meant to elevate your space and imbue it with a cozy, soothing ambiance. A rug pad is recommended for greater safety.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Faded Checkerboard Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want an understated, refined checkerboard look in a soft creamy white and heathered grey palette, with a low 7 mm pile that the merchant describes as luxurious underfoot. This Off White variant measures 150 by 215 cm, is made of high-quality polyester with a jute backing, and is listed as commercial grade. Note that the merchant recommends adding a rug pad for greater safety, so factor that into your setup.[1] | Beige Checkerboard Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a soft, easy-care area rug with a graphic focal point, since Simons describes its contrasting beige and cream checkerboard as creating a soothing, sophisticated atmosphere. It is made of heat-set polypropylene that the retailer says resists stains and dulling, and it comes in Off White in three rectangular sizes: roughly 5 feet 3 inches by 7 feet 6 inches, 6 feet 7 inches by 9 feet 6 inches, and 7 feet 10 inches by 10 feet 6 inches. Photo analysis shows the pattern comes from alternating low, smooth squares and higher, plush textured squares with visible stitched edge binding, though the textured squares give a slightly rougher appearance than the flat ones.[2,3,4] | Grey Checkers Ivory Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a soft, easy-care area rug with a checkerboard pattern of alternating ivory and light grey squares that the retailer describes as adding a warm, serene touch to your decor. It is made of a 50% polyester and 50% polypropylene blend with a soft finish and a short, dense, slightly textured pile, and it comes in 160x230 cm and 200x270 cm sizes. Note that the retailer recommends using a rug pad underneath for greater safety.[5,6] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Rectangular light-beige rug with a low-pile, faded checkerboard texture and a narrow stitched edge, occupying most of the image; a sofa overlaps the rug at the upper-left corner.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug with visible straight edges and slightly rounded corners, laid flat on the floor.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (medium) - Surface textureLow-pile woven surface with visible subtle pile variation that creates a soft sheen and a slightly mottled look.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.65 · h 0.70 (high) - PatternFaded checkerboard pattern formed by alternating slightly darker and lighter square fields; the contrast is low and edges between squares are soft and irregular.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.80 (high) - Edge bindingNarrow stitched binding around the rug in a slightly lighter tone than the rug body, visible along the top and right edges.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.94 · y 0.02 · w 0.02 · h 0.96 (high) - Color variationOverall warm light-beige base with irregular, slightly darker tan/beige squares that create the checkerboard effect.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.80 (high)
Other
Lifestyle staging with a dark blue corduroy sofa overlapping the rug at the upper-left and a closed book placed on the sofa; light wood floor visible around the rug; soft diffuse lighting with minimal shadows.
- Sofa overlapA dark blue corduroy sofa intrudes from the upper-left, covering a portion of the rug; sofa fabric shows vertical corduroy ribs and stitched seat seams.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.44 (high) - Book on sofaClosed rectangular book with a pale cover placed on the sofa; the cover shows a small photographic image and vertical text along the right edge.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.13 · w 0.16 · h 0.11 (high) - Book cover text“LIVE BEAUTIFUL”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.13 · w 0.10 · h 0.11 (high) - FlooringLight-colored wood plank flooring visible around rug edges, running vertically in the image frame.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.06 · h 1.00 (high); x 0.98 · y 0.00 · w 0.02 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse overhead lighting with a faint shadow from the sofa projecting onto the rug below the sofa area.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (medium) - Image crop and compositionTop-down lifestyle composition; rug fills most of the frame and the sofa is intentionally cropped at the upper-left corner.
Colors
light beige· rug background#F9EEDDmuted tan· checker squares#F9EEDD- Overall shapeRectangular rug with visible straight edges and slightly rounded corners, laid flat on the floor.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a light-toned rug showing a folded corner that reveals the pile surface, faint checkerboard texture, stitched binding, and woven backing.
- Folded cornerRug is shown with a corner folded back, creating a visible inner curve that exposes the woven backing and the underside of the pile.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.32 · w 0.48 · h 0.46 (high) - Pile textureDense cut pile with a soft, slightly lustrous surface; pile height appears low to medium with visible tuft rows.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.78 · h 0.60 (medium) - Faded checkerboard patternSubtle, low-contrast checkerboard motif created by variations in pile height and sheen, producing square shapes across the surface.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.80 (medium) - Stitched bindingNarrow stitched edge binding running along the rug perimeter, finished in a light color and wrapping the edge cleanly.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.36 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.42 · w 0.25 · h 0.28 (high) - Woven backingUnderside shows a tightly woven backing with a grid-like weave in a contrasting neutral tone, visible because of the fold.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.52 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high) - Surface color variationSmall areas of slightly darker beige within the pattern squares create a worn or faded look against the overall light ground.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.10 · w 0.36 · h 0.42 (medium)
Other
Studio-style close-up photograph with the rug placed on a light wood surface, soft directional lighting and shallow depth of field.
- Supporting surfaceLight wood plank floor visible beneath the rug fold, providing a neutral staged surface.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.82 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionFramed as a detail close-up focused on the folded corner, with the foreground and background slightly out of focus.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting from upper-left produces gentle shadows under the fold and subtle highlights on the pile.
Colors
light cream· pile surface#ECEAE4faded beige· pattern accents#BBAB94off-white binding· bindinglight gray-beige· backing#B4ACAB- Folded cornerRug is shown with a corner folded back, creating a visible inner curve that exposes the woven backing and the underside of the pile.