How To Flatten A New Rug

Since rug bumps and folds are usually caused by stretching dampening the edges of your rug should flatten it.

How to flatten a new rug.

Follow this diy guide to choose the ideal flattening method for your particular area rug. To flatten corners that are curling upward fold them slightly under so the curve points down leaving them that way for a day or two. Place your area rug on the floor upside down. Use heat or moisture to relax the fibers.

Then remove the paper covering the adhesive and smooth the rug over the floor. If you reverse roll your rug listen for cracking that could indicate weakness. If they already curl under flip the rug over and curl the. Press the tape down firmly smoothing it as you go.

Rolling your rug in the opposite direction sometimes helps get rid of curls and allows the rug to lay flat. Flatten the rug by applying weight evenly and firmly. Carpet tape works on hard floors and on existing wall to wall carpet holding your rug in place to flatten existing creases and eliminate new ones. The three best ways to flatten area rugs.

If corners still curl upward flip the rug over and let it sit that way overnight or until the rug flattens to your liking. This will normally flatten the rug in about a week but only works if the rug is smaller than your mattress. After being rolled for so long new rugs might not look so good right out of the package. To flatten your rug use heavy plants books upturned furniture or mattresses to push back on the fibers.

Remove creases from a small rug. Tightly roll up the rug and secure it with a piece of twine. Apply this tape to the back of your rug. In this video we ll show you how to uncurl your brand new rug.

To avoid damage try another way.