How To Fold A Large Rug For Shipping

If you re shipping a rug that s 6 by 9 feet or larger fold it before rolling.

How to fold a large rug for shipping.

Make sure the rug is completely dry before proceeding. This will prevent a rug from sweating. Folding and rolling the rug this way makes it compact for storage or shipping. If your rug is not thick fold it into thirds and then roll the opposite side.

Secure the ends of the plastic with zip ties then fold down both ends and tape them down to the plastic surrounding the rolled rug. Here s how to ship a rug. Fold one end of the rug a quarter of the way to center then fold the other end over to meet it. If you hear a crackling noise as you begin to fold your rug stop.

Do the same with the other side so that your rug is folded into 3 layers. Fold your rug into thirds. Folding them in half or in thirds makes for a tighter and easier to handle rolled item. One way to ensure its tightness is by first folding it in half or in thirds and then rolling it up.

Then fold the top and bottom of the rug towards the middle so that the tasseled ends are facing each other but not touching. This not only makes it tighter but also easier to handle. Roll the rug in a lengthwise fashion into thirds just grab one corner of the carpet and fold it toward the center roughly to the middle longitudinal line of your large area rug. When shipping a large area rug before you roll it put an acid free and cotton sheet on the rug.

Once your rug is clean and dry you ll want to make sure that it is folded as tightly as it can go. Grab one corner of your rug and draw it in towards the center about a third of the way across the rug. The first step in preparing your area rug for shipment is to give it a thorough deep cleaning. Some area rugs should not be folded so be careful.

Wrap the rolled rug in thick durable plastic leaving 8 to 10 inches of plastic on each end. Roll one end towards the other. Just make sure the rug is completely dry before proceeding to the next step.