How To Flatten Rolled Rug

Since rug bumps and folds are usually caused by stretching dampening the edges of your rug should flatten it.

How to flatten rolled rug.

Make sure you don t soak the rug completely. If you reverse roll your rug listen for cracking that could indicate weakness. Rolling your rug in the opposite direction sometimes helps get rid of curls and allows the rug to lay flat. Flatten the rug by applying weight evenly and firmly.

Leave the rug rolled up for about an hour and unroll it to see if the rug will lay flat. To flatten your rug use heavy plants books upturned furniture or mattresses to push back on the fibers. Depending on which way the rug was rolled the corners may curl upward or downward once the rug is smoothed out on the floor. Tightly roll up the rug and secure it with a piece of twine.

When you let it dry on its own the rug should flatten out. Use heat or moisture to relax the fibers. If they curl upward push the corners under so the tips are on the. Put the rug between the mattresses on your bed on top of the box spring.

This will normally flatten the rug in about a week but only works if the rug is smaller than your mattress. Get a wet sponge or a wet towel and moisten the edges of the rug once you have it unrolled and in place. Also check to make sure that the rug you purchased is waterproof and can handle this trick. The three best ways to flatten area rugs.

Remove creases from a small rug. To avoid damage try another way.