It may look odd for a while but you should have a flattened area rug in about a week or so.
How to keep area rug corners down on carpet.
Carpets that curl up at the corners are a tripping hazard.
Simply taking the carpet and laying it upside down will also help stop curling.
Installation is quick and easy.
Step 6 reverse.
Curl stop will not keep a rug from creeping or slipping on a floor.
There are special pads that keep rugs from creeping when laid over wall to wall carpets.
This method should work for rugs that are badly curled at the corners but the rug obviously needs to be the size of the bed or smaller for the best results.
A proper padding is recommended to keep rugs from slipping on a slick surface.