That s right flip that rug over then roll it up.
How to roll a rug.
The cloth acts as a buffer and prevents the carpet from sliding while you roll it.
This creates a lasso that can be secured around the rolled up rug at each end and tied off.
This is particularly important for rugs with a strong stiff backing.
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It s easiest to prepare your twine first with a loop at one end then feed the other end through the loop.
Not only does this make the rug awkward to carry it could also damage the back of the rug.
People usually roll a rug from end to end causing it to bend and crack in the middle.
It s best to use muslin or cotton.
This is typically the best approach because the pile is not as strong as the area rug s foundation.
Keep the rug tube inside the center of the carpet as you roll.
Thoroughly clean the rug.
Unroll and check the rug for signs of damage every few months.
Tightly roll the rug for storage.
Wrap the rug in a protective fabric or plastic.
Rolling the rug up with the pile facing in can put unnecessary undue strain on the rug s backing causing stretching or in time cracking.
When rolling a persian rug or other type of quality rug it is best to begin rolling with the pile facing inward.
This is particularly important for rugs with a strong stiff backing.
A better technique is to roll the rug diagonally from corner to corner.
The weight is distributed more in the middle making it less likely to bend and easier to carry.
Roll the rug tightly and secure the tight roll with 2 3 pieces of twine.
Begin rolling the carpet.