If corners still curl upward flip the rug over and let it sit that way overnight or until the rug flattens to your liking.
How to flatten a new rug.
Flatten the rug by applying weight evenly and firmly.
Then remove the paper covering the adhesive and smooth the rug over the floor.
To avoid damage try another way.
This will normally flatten the rug in about a week but only works if the rug is smaller than your mattress.
Press the tape down firmly smoothing it as you go.
The three best ways to flatten area rugs.
Reverse roll the rug so the bent fibers are forced to lay in the opposite direction.
After being rolled for so long new rugs might not look so good right out of the package.
In this video we ll show you how to uncurl your brand new rug.
Place your area rug on the floor upside down.
Remove creases from a small rug.
To flatten your rug use heavy plants books upturned furniture or mattresses to push back on the fibers.
Apply this tape to the back of your rug.
If they already curl under flip the rug over and curl the.
Put the rug between the mattresses on your bed on top of the box spring.
To flatten corners that are curling upward fold them slightly under so the curve points down leaving them that way for a day or two.
Use heat or moisture to relax the fibers.
If you reverse roll your rug listen for cracking that could indicate weakness.
Tightly roll up the rug and secure it with a piece of twine.
Rolling your rug in the opposite direction sometimes helps get rid of curls and allows the rug to lay flat.
Follow this diy guide to choose the ideal flattening method for your particular area rug.