Wrap the rug in a protective fabric or plastic.
How to fold an oriental rug for storage.
Protect the rug from moths and other insects.
This could be if you are moving house shipping a rug to someone or keeping it in storage for a while.
Roll the rug for storage.
Store the rug off the ground in a cool dry environment.
Thoroughly clean the rug.
Moist areas are never a good idea for the storage of rugs so we suggest a climate controlled storage facility.
If cleaning a rug outside on a warm day allow it to air dry for 10 12 hours.
Rolling or folding and rolling your oriental rug depends on what your plan is to do with it for example are you storing or shipping it.
We have seen far too many rugs that have been damaged due to improper storage.
Sometimes however you may find yourself in a position where you have no choice but to fold it.
In our oriental rug shop we roll most of our rugs until they are ready to be shipped.
Tightly roll the rug for storage.
Finely knotted rugs which generally feel like leather goat wool rugs if folded will not be able to restore to original condition silk rugs the delicacy of these rugs will cause permanent creases and antique rugs which are similar to silk and will also not return to original condition.
Use a wet dry vacuum to extract as much water as possible from the rug before storage.
To roll a carpet correctly roll from.
Always roll a rug for storage instead of folding.
Folded rugs can leave cracks and creases damaging the item.
How to roll a rug for storage.
Tie into a roll gently using twine or similar item.
Folding rugs are only an option if they are smaller rugs or cotton still you probably want to roll.
Behnam rugs offers rug storage options but any climate controlled storage facility will do.
To keep your rug safe and protected follow these steps to prepare it for storage.
Please do not store your rug in a closet basement or garage.
When you own an oriental rug you want to spread it out on the floor where you can enjoy its exquisite beauty.