Lay the rug back down and press the edges into the floor.
How to get new rug to lay flat.
When you get home and try to lay it down where you would like it it will want to roll back up.
Whenever you order or buy a new rug assuming is has some size to it you will get the rug in a roll.
The rubber backing keeps the edge of the rug from being pushed up and causing a fall.
Normally these rugs have been rolled up for quite some time.
Inspect area rugs frequently to ensure they do not have wrinkles or curled edges that can cause someone to trip and fall.
Since the rug has been rolled up for some time it may require a bit of retraining to lie flat again.
Make sure it lies completely flat and leave it for at least a week before you check the result.
Ripples a new rug may have waves or ripples in it when it s first unrolled.
How to make an area rug lay flat.