Using A Rug When You Have Carpet

A jute rug makes a great base rug to start layering.

Using a rug when you have carpet.

The answer is yes area rugs can be laid over wall to wall carpet. Full coverage photography by emmy lowe. Check carefully to see if there is any color damage or fiber damage. You can easily cut the foam to size with scissors.

Look for rug pads that are specifically for use over carpets or try double sided carpet tape. Here are some tips to help you do it properly. In my opinion you can t have a rug without a rug pad. This masculine combination will turn any room into an ultra sophisticated space.

You can safely clean most carpet materials including nylon and polyester with a rug doctor. If you really hate your carpet situation and simply have to live with it there s a solution. Use a carpenter s square to ensure straight edges if you are creating a straight edged rug. If you have a plain broadloom you can use a rug that has a pattern.

Both work well when trying to combat creeping. Create your own custom designs from two different colored carpets or carpets with differing textures. But can you really put an area rug over broadloom. Get an area rug that covers the entire floor.

You can easily cut the foam to size with scissors. As a general rule when finding out how to clean area rugs always test out the carpet shampoo before you apply it to the whole rug. A looped or low nap carpet will provide an unfussy base for a thick pile or shag rug. The first and best method is to come to your local home depot and speak to a flooring department specialist.

If your broadloom has any kind of pattern whether it s printed or cut and loop it s best to go with an area rug that does not have a pattern. In general when using an area rug over broadloom patterns don t mix well. Perhaps the biggest concern with laying an area rug over broadloom is that the area rug will have a tendency to move around on the carpet. Alternatively a more plush carpet will be grounded by a low profile rug.

This can warm up a space and add softness. Regardless that your carpet is a shag which is one of my favorite rug textures you can bind the area rug. Apply a little to a small corner or patch mix in some water and let it settle for a few hours. But the manufacturer recommends against using their machine on certain natural fibers.

Go back and rinse that spot off. Just because it s carpet doesn t mean this marriage should be broken up. A traditional red rug paired with this dark carpet brings the room to life.