How To Flatten A Rug Corner

Don t soak the rug if using the steam or wet towel method.

How to flatten a rug corner.

If you ve ever purchased a new area rug or hallway rug chances are it was rolled up when you bought it after all it s a lot easier to store and haul this way. Flip the rug corner up and press the sticky side of the tile to the back corner of your rug. Rug bumps and folds can be dangerous so we understand why you d want to deal with them right away. This will break apart the glue and stitching holding the rug together.

Step 4 cut a strip of rubber backing for rugs using a pair of scissors. Apply this tape to the back of your rug. After being rolled for so long new rugs might not look so good right out of the package. In this video we ll show you how to uncurl your brand new rug.

A new area rug or one that s been rolled up and tucked out of the way for a while gets used to its rolled shape over time. Stick tile to corner of rug. Normally a damp towel works fine something that will be dry in an hour or so. 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.

How to flatten rug corners. If you have a smaller rug and only one corner is sticking up try placing a book on the end and an ice cube right on the corner. If the corners curl up place heavy books or objects on them for several days. Then remove the paper covering the adhesive and smooth the rug over the floor.

Lay the rug back flat and apply pressure to make sure you get a good stick. Roll the edge of the rug up and place the backing on it. You can try loosely rolling the rug back the opposite direction using carpet tape or laying it upside down to flatten your rug use heavy plants books upturned furniture or mattresses to push back on the fibers. Run the iron over each corner of the rug to help flatten the edges.

Press the tape down firmly smoothing it as you go. Unrolling the rug.