How To Make An Area Rug Lay Flat

Remove the gripper pad.

How to make an area rug lay flat.

To flatten corners that are curling upward fold them slightly under so the curve points down leaving them. Measure in 1 2 inch from the edge of the rug. It was a great size for my small office space underneath my desk. Lay a damp towel over the edges and iron them flat.

If they still curl upward place heavy books at each corner for another day. Mark on each side of the gripper pad. Many times this will allow the rug to lay smooth for a while. Quick cheap and easy way to get your area rug to lay flat.

If corners still curl upward flip the rug over and let it sit that way. If the ends still curl up move to the next steps. Please share and thumbs up. If it lies flat you are rubbing with the pile.

If the pile stands up you are rubbing against the pile. Brush the pile of the rug with your hand. Stand at the edge of the rug where the pile runs flat or smooth. Cut around each side on the marks you made.

Use this tip when your area rug is curling on the ends and won t lay flat. 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. Hello my revivers this is a quick video showing you how to get any area rug to lay flat. 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.

This should flatten the areas out. Cut a gripper pad or backing to fit the rug. Then take an iron and set it to a medium heat. Set the corners back in their natural position.

Take a wet towel and moisten the areas where the carpet is curling. Lay the gripper pad on the floor where you want the throw rug. New videos every saturday. With the towel still covering the carpeted area hold down the iron and press.

Lay the gripper pad on top of the rug.