How To Keep A Throw Rug From Slipping On Carpet

If you re buying opt for a rug with an anti slip backing.

How to keep a throw rug from slipping on carpet.

Placing a nonslip pad under your area rug will help keep it in place and minimize the stretching that occurs when an area rug is on top of carpet. The adhesive is applied to the bottom of the rug then allowed to dry completely. The dried glue is grippy keeping the rug in place. Measure the length and width of your area rug.

If you already have a rug attach your own slip proof material to the back. The taller the pile the more chance of this movement to occur but if the pile is very dense then the sideways movement can be reduced. Unroll and leave out to stretch in the room you wish to place it. Sticky tape will hold the rug but it will also collect dirt dust and debris eventually losing its adhesive qualities.

Leave the protective paper on the exposed side of the tape until you re ready to position the rug on the carpet and remove it carefully. This will help in getting rid of creases so that the maximum surface area sticks. Roll out half of your carpet leaving the back of the carpet exposed. Alternatively try rug anchors or pins.

Carpet will always move in one direction when compressed so when a floor area rug or door mat is placed on top and walked on the pile of the carpet moves sideways usually making the rug move with it. Apply the tape around the perimeter of the rug about 2 inches from the edge and then palace a few strips along the center for extra security. To stop rugs slipping on carpets follow these key steps. Stick double sided carpet tape to the underside of the rug.

Stick the tape on the sides of the carpet. If you search online for how to keep rugs from sliding you may find recommendations for using silicone caulking or hot glue on the bottom of rugs.