A big, fluffy rug is easy to click on, and the questions come right after. Who stands behind BERTHMEER, what is the shag made of, and which size should you order?
This guide gathers the answers in one place. It draws on the Walmart listing’s spec tables and care text, the brand’s own website and policies, and a comparison with a similar shag. It is research, not a wear test, and the guide says where the facts stop.
By the end you will know how to measure for size, how to weigh solid against checkered, how to help the rug lie flat, and what to verify before you buy.
What BERTHMEER Actually Sells
BERTHMEER has two separate storefronts, and they stock different rugs. The shag and checkered shag styles are listed on Walmart’s marketplace, where outside sellers ship the orders instead of Walmart itself.
Over at the brand’s own website, berthmeer.com, the catalog is built around flat, low-pile printed rugs. The designs run from vintage Persian-inspired patterns to florals and seasonal looks, with runners and doormats alongside.
The brand’s product pages call these printed rugs machine washable, pet-friendly and non-slip backed. The fluffy shag is missing from the website catalog entirely.
That split settles where to shop. Shag means Walmart, and a printed vintage-style rug means the brand’s own site.
What the brand says about itself
Rather than telling a company story, the About page sets a mood. Its central idea is that women deserve a place at home where they can breathe.
Shoppers can filter the catalog by room, color or size, but the collections themselves are named for feelings: Warm, Restored, Soothed and Serene. The pitch is lifestyle, not heritage.
What the brand leaves out
Several basics are missing from the website. It names no founder or owner, gives no founding year and shows no headquarters address.
Contact details are limited to a support email and a phone line with a 323 area code, which is Los Angeles territory. The shipping and return policies are published in full.
Manufacturing is a blank too. Walmart’s listing marks the shag as imported without naming a country or a factory, and nothing available confirms whether the website and every seller using the name belong to one company.
Those gaps weigh less when the purchase runs through Walmart’s checkout and the listing shows its return terms up front. Even so, they are one more reason to read those terms before you order.
What the Shag Is Made Of
The listing answers some basic questions in several different ways, so it helps to work through the rug from the top down.
The pile
Walmart’s spec sheet gives the material as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), an unusual entry for a fluffy rug. Nefoso’s listing, by contrast, names polyester.
The listing text cannot settle the fiber question, and photos cannot either. They do show long, smooth strands with a faint sheen, a fur-like finish instead of a looped carpet texture.
Pile height
The listed pile height depends on the colorway: 1.75 inches on the solid gray page and 1.65 inches on the checkered Beige White page. A ruler photo in the Beige White gallery lines up with its shorter figure.
The gap is a tenth of an inch, so either number describes a tall pile. The listing gives no weight, which leaves pile height and the sponge underside as the main clues to the build.
The backing
Underneath, the listing says sponge, and some colors add grip dots. The product images promote a non-slip backing, but the dots are mentioned for only some colors.
On hardwood, laminate or tile, a rug pad is a smart addition whichever color you choose.
The washable question
The spec tables disagree about washing. The Neutral Gray and Brown White tables say machine washable, while the Beige White table says it is not.
The care instructions settle it. On every version they advise against the washing machine, because a cycle may shorten the rug’s life. Treat the rug as spot-clean only.
Smell and shipping
The listing describes the rug as odorless. A day or two of fresh air in a ventilated room still makes sense for any new rug.
Packing is folded and vacuum-sealed, and the listing asks you to shake the rug out and leave it lying flat for several days. That rest is meant to let the fibers lift and the fold lines ease out.
Pick a Size for Your Room
Before ordering, tape the rug’s outline on the floor and live with the shape for a day, walking around it as you would in daily life. If it feels off, you have avoided a return.
The shag comes in seven sizes, from the 3×5 up to the 9×12, with the 4×6, 5×7, 5×8, 6×9 and 8×10 in between. A scalloped-edge beige 8×10 is also listed. These room-by-room rules of thumb narrow the choice.
- Living room: the brand’s own FAQ points to an 8×10 or a 9×12, with the front legs of the sofa and armchairs resting on the rug.
- Bedroom: the rug should reach past both sides of the bed. An 8×10 suits a queen or king bed, and a 5×8 suits a compact room or the foot of a bed.
- Dining room: the brand recommends the table’s dimensions plus 24 inches on every side, so chairs stay on the rug when pulled back. A long shag also collects crumbs and snags on chair legs, which makes the dining room a weak fit for it.
- Nursery, dorm or reading corner: a 4×6 or 5×7 is usually enough.
- Bedside or entry: the 3×5 is the smallest size offered.
Price and stock by size
Price changes with both size and color, and a marketplace listing can show a different figure for every combination. Check the current price at Walmart for your exact size and color before choosing between neighboring sizes.
Not every combination is in stock, so pick from what the listing actually offers. If a crossed-out “was” price appears, remember that on a marketplace listing it is the seller’s own figure, so go by the current price alone.
Choose a Color and Pattern
One listing carries two looks. Solid comes in Gray and Neutral Gray, and checkered comes in Brown White, Beige White, Gray White, Black Brown, Mocha Brown, Navy Blue and Green.
- Neutral Gray runs dark. The listing photos show deep charcoal, so for a pale gray, the Gray White checker is the better candidate.
- Judge against your room. Screens and lighting alter how a color looks, so keep your sofa, floor and walls in mind before choosing a beige or brown.
- Expect imperfect lines. Long fibers can lean in different directions, so the squares of a checkered shag may not look perfectly straight.
- Names vary. The solid color carries different names in the title, the option menu and the spec table, so go by the photos.
The green checker is a lively choice for a study, dorm or play corner, and the deeper brown tones suit a bedroom with wood furniture.
BERTHMEER Next to Nefoso
Nefoso is a comparable 8×10 shag sold on Walmart, so it makes a useful yardstick. Here is how the two 8×10 listings line up.
| BERTHMEER 8×10 | Nefoso 8×10 | |
| Looks | Solid or checkered | Solid only |
| Size range | 3×5 to 9×12 | 4×6 to 9×12 |
| Fiber on the spec sheet | PVC | Tufted polyester |
| Pile | 1.65 to 1.75 inches | 1.7 inches |
| Underside | Sponge, with grip dots on select colors | Non-slip layer |
| Weight | Not listed | About 11 pounds |
| Washing machine | No, per the care text | No |
| Return window | 90 days | 90 days |
Construction looks similar on paper: both are long-pile shags that arrive in a vacuum bag. The listings differ in how much they reveal. Nefoso states polyester and a weight, while BERTHMEER offers a sponge layer and a PVC entry without a weight.
The bigger difference is style. Nefoso sells only solids, from pale gray to blush pink to dark brown, while BERTHMEER adds checkered patterns and the 3×5 size.
Choose BERTHMEER for the checkerboard look or the smallest size. Choose Nefoso for a single plain color and a spec sheet that names the fiber and the weight.
Set Up the Rug the Right Way
A vacuum-sealed shag needs time to settle in. Carry the package to the room where the rug will live before you open it. Keep blades clear of the pile when you cut the packaging, shake the rug out to loosen the folds, and spread it fluffy side up.
The listing then asks for patience: leave the rug alone for several days before judging how it looks.
The brand’s FAQ adds one trick: weigh the corners down with furniture so the rug flattens sooner. Stubborn folds can be coaxed out by leaving the rug upside down for a few hours, then flipping it and brushing the fibers against the grain with your hand.
Should the creases persist after several days, check how much of the return window remains.
Stop the slide
- Put a rug pad underneath, trimmed a touch smaller than the rug so its edges stay hidden.
- Anchor the edges with the legs of a sofa or a bed frame.
- Tame curling corners by rolling them against the curl for a few hours, or fit corner grippers.
Clean and Care for It
The care text on the listing is the rule to follow, and it is short.
For routine upkeep, it recommends a low-power vacuum and a slightly damp cloth for surface dust. If your vacuum has a spinning brush, switch it off, and run the nozzle along the direction the pile lies. A small piece can simply be shaken out of doors.
When something spills, press a cloth onto it to lift the liquid instead of scrubbing. Treat only the affected spot with cold water and a mild detergent, and keep foot traffic off the rug until it is fully dry.
Leave the washing machine out of it, and hold off on any washing until you are sure you are keeping the rug. On the brand’s website, a rug that comes back used or washed may earn only a partial refund.
With pets in the house, brush or vacuum often to keep hair from matting into the tall pile. Deal with accidents quickly using the blot-and-dab routine above.
Where to Buy and What to Check
For the shag, Walmart is the only source covered here, and it delivers to your door only, since store pickup was not offered. Per the listing details, shipping and returns cost nothing, the return window is 90 days, and the rug was marked as returnable to a Walmart store.
Start with BERTHMEER’s shag rugs on Walmart, then run through the checklist below before you order.
- Read the return terms on the exact listing before checkout, because they can differ from one listing to the next.
- Look at who sells and ships the rug, and write the seller’s name down in case you need support.
- Select your exact size and color and confirm the price and stock for that combination.
- Check the brand name. Walmart sometimes writes it as Berthmeer instead of BERTHMEER.
- Skim recent reviews on the listing for notes about shipping or quality.
Walmart carries more than one BERTHMEER shag listing, and the sellers, prices and return terms can differ from one to the next.
BERTHMEER rugs also turn up under more than one seller name, and nothing available confirms the link between those sellers, or between them and the brand’s website.
With marketplace rugs in general, look-alikes are worth guarding against, because fluffy checkered shags from different brands can resemble each other in photos. Treat a listing that omits the brand name or shows very little review history with caution.
Buying from berthmeer.com
The website plays by different rules than Walmart. It delivers only within the contiguous US, so P.O. boxes, APO and FPO addresses, Alaska, Hawaii and US territories are not served. Inside that area, standard delivery is free with no minimum order.
Orders are processed within a day, and a parcel then needs 3 to 5 business days to arrive. There is no expedited option.
Who pays for a return depends on the reason. For a change of mind, return shipping is on you, while the brand covers it for damaged, defective or wrong items. The window is 30 days from delivery, the rug must come back unused, clean and resellable, and the original packaging and proof of purchase help. Once the return arrives, the refund is issued within 7 days.
For damaged or wrong items, the FAQ wants photos sent inside two days and then offers a replacement or a refund. No formal written warranty appears on either storefront, so the return window is your main protection.
If you do send back a big rug, keep the original packaging when you can. An unrolled rug rarely fits into the vacuum bag it came in, so plan on a large box or a heavy-duty bag.
Questions People Ask
Can the shag go in the washing machine?
No. Some spec tables say it can, but the care text advises against it, and spot cleaning is the listed method.
What is the rug made of?
Walmart’s material field reads PVC, over a sponge underside that adds grip dots on some colors. The photos show a long, fur-like pile.
How long until the creases fade?
The listing says to shake the rug out, lay it flat and wait several days. If it has not settled after that, check the return terms.
Will it slide on hard floors?
It may. The images advertise a non-slip backing, yet grip dots are mentioned for only some colors, so a pad is the simplest fix on smooth floors.
Which size suits a living room?
Measure the space first. The brand’s FAQ then points to an 8×10 or a 9×12, placed so the sofa and armchairs have their front legs on the rug.
Does the brand’s website sell the shag?
No. The site carries low-pile printed rugs in vintage, floral and holiday designs, so the shag is a Walmart purchase.
Is there a warranty?
None appears in writing, either on Walmart or on the website. The website’s FAQ only covers items that arrive damaged or incorrect.
The Short Version
A BERTHMEER shag offers a tall pile, a wide range of colors and a checkered option, along with a listing that needs a careful read. It fits bedrooms, dorms, play corners and rentals better than a busy hallway or a bare floor with no pad.
Measure first, choose your color with the photos in mind, and plan on a pad. For a closer look at the 8×10 itself, read our full verdict on the BERTHMEER 8×10 shag area rug.
Whatever size you choose, confirm the return terms on your exact listing before you order, because they can differ by seller.
