If you re joining two 5 8 or approximately sized rugs together a single roll of tape should yield about two large rugs.
How to join two throw rugs.
Apply the tape to one side of the rug.
This is very easy to do when using adhesive carpet tape.
Cut off the excess.
I placed the two rugs in the spot where i wanted the larger rug overlapped them until i found the right overall measurement and marked where they joined on the backing.
A large rug can be made by binding two rugs together.
Step 1 use a straight edge and a utility knife to cut the edges.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you get to the other end of your rug pull push the seam as tight as possible remove the backing and tape that length of the seam repeat.
You can always fudge the rest a little if needed.
Line up the pattern of the other rug and lay the rugs as close together with the tape as you can.
In addition to the fact that each of the rug patterns are different sizes the colors are nearly the same.
Make sure you line up the edge of the carpet first.
Then press the rugs together to make them appear as seamless as possible.
Then i took a long ruler and a marker and drew a straight line down both ends so i could cut the line with fabric scissors.
Having a common color cross between multiple rugs will help unify the space says donna.
That s why this multiple rug situation in this madrid home featured on mi casa works so well.