Using A Rug When You Have Carpet

Here are some tips to help you do it properly.

Using a rug when you have carpet.

In my opinion you can t have a rug without a rug pad. The first and best method is to come to your local home depot and speak to a flooring department specialist. But can you really put an area rug over broadloom. But the manufacturer recommends against using their machine on certain natural fibers.

Use a carpenter s square to ensure straight edges if you are creating a straight edged rug. Check carefully to see if there is any color damage or fiber damage. Both work well when trying to combat creeping. If you really hate your carpet situation and simply have to live with it there s a solution.

Start by considering the texture of the carpet and go for contrast in the rugs you select. Regardless that your carpet is a shag which is one of my favorite rug textures you can bind the area rug. Perhaps the biggest concern with laying an area rug over broadloom is that the area rug will have a tendency to move around on the carpet. If you want a little more squish grab some carpet pad and slide it under leaving about 2 to the edge of the rug.

If your broadloom has any kind of pattern whether it s printed or cut and loop it s best to go with an area rug that does not have a pattern. Alternatively a more plush carpet will be grounded by a low profile rug. Just because it s carpet doesn t mean this marriage should be broken up. The answer is yes area rugs can be laid over wall to wall carpet.

A jute rug makes a great base rug to start layering. A traditional red rug paired with this dark carpet brings the room to life. You can easily cut the foam to size with scissors. Full coverage photography by emmy lowe.

Look for rug pads that are specifically for use over carpets or try double sided carpet tape. You can easily cut the foam to size with scissors. Go back and rinse that spot off. A looped or low nap carpet will provide an unfussy base for a thick pile or shag rug.

This masculine combination will turn any room into an ultra sophisticated space. As a general rule when finding out how to clean area rugs always test out the carpet shampoo before you apply it to the whole rug. Get an area rug that covers the entire floor. This can warm up a space and add softness.

Create your own custom designs from two different colored carpets or carpets with differing textures. Through the home depot there are two different ways to get your specific area rug binded. Apply a little to a small corner or patch mix in some water and let it settle for a few hours.