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Layering rugs on carpet is becoming an increasingly popular choice for people who love the comfortable coverage of carpet and the beauty of rugs. However, when placing a rug on top of a carpet, it is vital to consider the rug’s safety and secure placement to ensure that your rug does not become a tripping hazard. That is why we have created a guide on the best ways to keep a rug in place on carpet.
Rugs move on carpet because they follow the carpet pile’s movement. When you step on top of carpet, the fibers naturally move beneath your feet because of the pressure and traction. When you layer that with a rug, the motion of the carpet transfers to the rug above it and forces the rug to shift. When a rug is not properly anchored, the rug may gradually move to one side of the room, wrinkle, or create ripples in the rug’s surface.
Rug pads may be the most expensive option for keeping a rug in place, but they provide the most security with their anti slip grip. Rug pads are used with hardwood floors and carpets, and they are simply a material that provides grip and extra plushness to your rug. When using a rug pad over a carpeted space, be sure to purchase rug pads specifically tailored for carpets to ensure that you have the best grip and the lowest risk of damage. Choosing the proper rug pad for carpet will preserve your carpet’s life and ensure the most secure, long-lasting grip for your rug overlay.
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Rug tape is a popular alternative to rug pads, since the tape can be easily applied and removed. This adhesive is a double-sided tape that holds the rug to the floor. It is essentially extra-sticky tape. There are several types of rug tape that are made of materials like silicone, rubber, or another type of glue, but silicone rug tape is the most highly recommended since it is least likely to damage the carpet or rug. When you run tape along the sides and corners of your rug, you can safely adhere the rug to the carpet to ensure that there are no slipping or tripping hazards. However, the rug gripper tape may be too strong and damage the carpet beneath by pulling out rug fibers. Also, this solution does not provide the extra comfort that a rug pad naturally gives.
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Anchoring your rug with furniture is a common practice even when the rug is placed on a wood floor. The furniture along the sides and corners of the rug naturally ground the rug, but since the furniture likely does not cover all the sides or edges, you may have some areas that are prone to slipping or moving. That is why carpet tape is often used in this method as well to secure those places that the furniture does not. This easy method is one of the most common ways to layer rugs with carpets, but it does have its own set of pros and cons.
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Silicone caulking is another commonly recommended solution for keeping a rug in place, but it is not for expensive rugs. Silicone caulking is similar to hot glue, and you apply it to the underside of your rug. That glue then adheres to the rug and carpet to hold it firmly in place. The reason this method is recommended only for inexpensive rugs is because it has a high risk of pulling fibers out of the rug and may even damage the floor beneath the rug with its sticky residue.
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Rugs on top of carpets are uniquely suited to provide extra style, comfort, and longevity to whatever room they are placed in. When they are intentionally paired with a rug pad, rug tape, or other anti-slip product/method, these rugs can serve as a stylish and safe addition to the room’s style. With each method summarized above, you may now choose which way you wish to keep your rug in place to create your ideal space.
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