How do I get my area rug not to wrinkle?
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How can I stop the wrinkling of my area rug? It's on carpet in my apartment, and I have a heavy dining room table on it. Our apartment carpet is awful so I want to cover it and I really liked my area rug. Do you have suggestions?
7 answers
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You can try using double sided tape for carpet.
Janet Pizaro
on May 03, 2016
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I put a piece of plywood between my rug and carpet. I have a heave coffee table on wheels that made mine wrinkle. This did not completely solve the problem but it did help a lot.
Sha4775837
on May 03, 2016
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A rug pad is designed specifically for this purpose. They're available in a variety of sizes. I wouldn't use tape or plywood when there is a flexible product that will allow the rug to look and feel comfortable like a rug and still stay in place
MN Mom
on May 03, 2016
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Billie is right...the pad is the best choice. The second choice is to place a small tile square ( from Lowe's or Home Depot) under each table leg.
Diamondvalleygirl
on May 03, 2016
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Glue gun lines on reverse to stop slipping
Gil4420701
on May 04, 2016
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A relative of mine is in the carpet business & they sell these "grip-type" under-pads specifically for this purpose. I have one under my rug which is situated (on carpeting) & under the coffee table. I wouldn't recommend using plywood as (a) it won't feel or look as nice & (b) it could present a tripping hazard. Just my opinion! You might still get a tiny bit of movement but little wrinkling.
Elaine
on May 06, 2016
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If you are putting an area carpet on wall to wall carpet, forget it. I bought a carpet pad the store told me designed specifically for this. It was expensive and did NOT work, carpet still gathered. Trust me
Toz5308128
on May 09, 2016
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