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.
How to make a rug flat.
A new rug may have waves or ripples in it when it s first unrolled.
The fibers will relax on their own.
Turn over the rug with the right side down.
Although keeping throw rugs flat on carpet can be a little tricky with a few simple ideas you re bound to find one that works for your home.
Step 1 apply carpet tape around the edges of the rug.
Step 2 roll the rug from this edge as tightly as possible.
Repeat the weaving process until you are about 2 from the cardboard slots on the other end of the rug.
Stand at the edge of the rug where the pile runs flat or smooth.
Make sure to pay attention to the width of your rug as you go and keep it as even as you can.
As you unroll the rug smooth the pile as you go and press the rug against the floor.
Unrolling the rug reveals that it no longer lies completely flat and.
Apply the tape to the edges of rug.
Cut tape to fit each edge of the rug.