How To Make An Area Rug Lay Flat

Measure in 1 2 inch from the edge of the rug.

How to make an area rug lay flat.

I added an area rug but was having issues with it buckling under the legs of my turquoise desk. Cut a gripper pad or backing to fit the rug. If corners still curl upward flip the rug over and let it sit that way. If they still curl upward place heavy books at each corner for another day.

Stand at the edge of the rug where the pile runs flat or smooth. The carpet in that room is a neutral read boring beige i wanted to use a black and white check area rug that i bought from ikea several years ago. Hello my revivers this is a quick video showing you how to get any area rug to lay flat. To flatten corners that are curling upward fold them slightly under so the curve points down leaving them.

Ideally there should be furniture holding the rug on all four sides but if the furniture is heavy enough simply anchoring it on two opposite sides may be enough. Mark on each side of the gripper pad. Use this tip when your area rug is curling on the ends and won t lay flat. Please share and thumbs up.

Cut around each side on the marks you made. Sometimes the corners won t lie flat even after the rest of the rug relaxes in place. If your area rug is for a sitting area make sure the edges of the rug go under the sofa or chairs to help keep it from moving. If the pile stands up you are rubbing against the pile.

Quick cheap and easy way to get your area rug to lay flat. It was a great size for my small office space underneath my desk. This should flatten the areas out. Lay the gripper pad on top of the rug.

If it lies flat you are rubbing with the pile. Lay a damp towel over the edges and iron them flat. Take a wet towel and moisten the areas where the carpet is curling. Set the corners back in their natural position.

Remove the gripper pad. If the ends still curl up move to the next steps. Brush the pile of the rug with your hand. Then take an iron and set it to a medium heat.

With the towel still covering the carpeted area hold down the iron and press.