Wrap the rug in a protective fabric or plastic.
How to fold an oriental rug for storage.
How to roll a rug for storage.
If cleaning a rug outside on a warm day allow it to air dry for 10 12 hours.
Tightly roll the rug for storage.
When you own an oriental rug you want to spread it out on the floor where you can enjoy its exquisite beauty.
If you fold the rug it will gain permanent crease lines that are very hard if not impossible to remove and the fibers will be weakened at all bend points.
Always roll a rug for storage instead of folding.
Depending on the weave and thickness of the pile some rugs need to be folded before being shipped so that they are not damaged during the shipping process.
Moist areas are never a good idea for the storage of rugs so we suggest a climate controlled storage facility.
This could be if you are moving house shipping a rug to someone or keeping it in storage for a while.
To roll a carpet correctly roll from.
Folded rugs can leave cracks and creases damaging the item.
Rolling or folding and rolling your oriental rug depends on what your plan is to do with it for example are you storing or shipping it.
To keep your rug safe and protected follow these steps to prepare it for storage.
Unroll and check the rug for signs of damage every.
Behnam rugs offers rug storage options but any climate controlled storage facility will do.
We have seen far too many rugs that have been damaged due to improper storage.
Store the rug off the ground in a cool dry environment.
Please do not store your rug in a closet basement or garage.
Thoroughly clean the rug.
Use a wet dry vacuum to extract as much water as possible from the rug before storage.
Folding rugs are only an option if they are smaller rugs or cotton still you probably want to roll.
Protect the rug from moths and other insects.
Tie into a roll gently using twine or similar item.
Sometimes however you may find yourself in a position where you have no choice but to fold it.