How to store rugs.
Suspicious rolled up area rug.
A tight roll helps prevent shifting but don t roll too tightly as it may damage the warp vertical strands of fiber and the weft horizontal strands of.
Rolling the rug up with the pile facing in can put unnecessary undue strain on the rug s backing causing stretching or in time cracking.
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.
Ensure that the rug is straight and aligned when you begin to roll.
Roll area rugs along the width so the rolled rug is as short as possible.
Rolling your rug in the opposite direction sometimes helps get rid of curls and allows the rug to lay flat.
This makes for easier handling and stowing in the truck.
Leave the rug rolled up for about an hour and unroll it to see if the rug will lay flat.
The pile should be facing away from the person that will be rolling the carpet.
Whenever you order or buy a new rug assuming is has some size to it you will get the rug in a roll.
To keep your rug safe and protected follow these steps to prepare it for storage.
This makes for easier handling and stowing in the truck.
Do not store rolled rugs on the ground.
This is particularly important for rugs with a strong stiff backing.
Tightly roll up the rug and secure it with a piece of twine.
When you get home and try to lay it down where you would like it it will want to roll back up.
Also rugs and carpets can be quite large even when they are wrapped and rolled away in a storage area.
Store the rug standing up.
Learning how to store rugs correctly isn t a long arduous process.
Direct light can fade the carpet s colors.
That s right flip that rug over then roll it up.
Boxes and other items can cause cracks and destroy a rug s shape.
Do not store anything on top of a stored rug.
Do not store a rug or carpet in direct light.
Begin by laying out the rug in a face up position.
This is typically the best approach because the pile is not as strong as the area rug s foundation.
If you reverse roll your rug listen for cracking that could indicate weakness.
Thoroughly clean the rug.
Place your area rug on the floor upside down.
Normally these rugs have been rolled up for quite some time.
Not only is this unattractive but it could also be a safety hazard if someone trips over a raised crease.
To flatten your rug use heavy plants books upturned furniture or mattresses to push back on the fibers.
When you unroll the area rug you are typically left with creases that prevent the rug from laying flat.
Area rugs add a touch of design to any room and often are purchased and stored in a rolled up form.
Protect the rug from moths and other insects.
This is particularly important for rugs with a strong stiff backing.
Unrolling the rug reveals that it no longer lies completely flat and.
