Then take an iron and set it to a medium heat.
How to make an area rug 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.
Cut a gripper pad or backing to fit the rug.
Use this tip when your area rug is curling on the ends and won t lay flat.
This should flatten the areas out.
Mark on each side of the gripper pad.
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Brush the pile of the rug with your hand.
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If they still curl upward place heavy books at each corner for another day.
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.
Lay the gripper pad on the floor where you want the throw rug.
Measure in 1 2 inch from the edge of the rug.
If the ends still curl up move to the next steps.
Set the corners back in their natural position.
Many times this will allow the rug to lay smooth for a while.
Lay the gripper pad on top of the rug.
Lay a damp towel over the edges and iron them flat.
Quick cheap and easy way to get your area rug to lay flat.
Sometimes the corners won t lie flat even after the rest of the rug relaxes in place.
It was a great size for my small office space underneath my desk.
To flatten corners that are curling upward fold them slightly under so the curve points down leaving them.
Cut around each side on the marks you made.
Stand at the edge of the rug where the pile runs flat or smooth.
Take a wet towel and moisten the areas where the carpet is curling.
If the pile stands up you are rubbing against the pile.
If corners still curl upward flip the rug over and let it sit that way.
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.
Remove the gripper pad.
If it lies flat you are rubbing with the pile.