"Goedjn" wrote in message

Since the area with the rugs is covered by the rug, why do you
you care if the non-skid backing marks the finish? It won't
hurt the wood any, and you'll need to re-finish the floor
if you permanantly remove the rug, because of differences in
fading anyway.


Some latex backed rugs would leave marks and stick to certain finishes. If
you were to simply re-arrange the furniture, it would look like crap. I
have a couple of rugs in my family room and there is no reason to re-finish
anything as the furniture is moved, nor has the floor faded in some areas,
at least not after four years so far. Most of the room is open floor, rugs
are only at hte door and in front of cone chair and sofa.