We have seen far too many rugs that have been damaged due to improper storage.
How to fold a rug for storage.
Always roll a rug for storage instead of folding.
You may find that folding in half or a straight roll may be suitable for your needs.
Folding can lead to creases cracks and other damage.
Thoroughly clean the rug.
If cleaning a rug outside on a warm day allow it to air dry for 10 12 hours.
Never fold a rug for short or long term storage as permanent creases.
How to wrap a rug for shipping.
We show how to fold in thirds.
Behnam rugs offers rug storage options but any climate controlled storage facility will do.
Additionally shelves or other open storage should be protected from dust with sheets of polyethylene tyvek or prewashed muslin.
Whether you re moving a rug to a new home or sending one as a gift preparing your rug to be shipped can be a head scratcher.
Proper rolling is important anytime you store or move a carpet.
The rug below shows how you may fold the rug for either shipping or storage.
Instead roll the carpet into an even cylinder.
Please do not store your rug in a closet basement or garage.
We will share more about how to properly fold navajo rugs in a future blog post dust covers for navajo rug storage.
Never fold a rug or carpet.
Folding rugs are only an option if they are smaller rugs or cotton still you probably want to roll the rugs to avoid permanent damage if you are unsure of the fabric or length it will be stored for.
Folded rugs can leave cracks and creases damaging the item.
Area rug facts notes when storing a rug carpet it s best to roll it.
To roll a carpet correctly roll from.
Fold the rug just under one third.
Moist areas are never a good idea for the storage of rugs so we suggest a climate controlled storage facility.
Roll the rug for storage.
To determine which way to roll your rug decide which is more fragile.
Be sure it is under one third as the other portion will be folded back over the initial fold.
Use a wet dry vacuum to extract as much water as possible from the rug before storage.
The back of the rug or the pile where the fibers are.
Tie into a roll gently using twine or similar item.
The best way to roll the rug is to roll along a tube that is at least 2 in length longer than your rug.
If you fold the rug it will gain permanent crease lines that are very hard if not impossible to remove and the fibers will be weakened at all bend points.
Never fold a rug for short or long term storage as permanent creases may form rolling a carpet can be done with minimal preparation.
