How To Roll Up A Rug

Go ahead and roll it with the top side the pile facing out.

How to roll up a rug.

How to wrap a rug in a breathable fabric. Secure the rolled up rug. The same muslin process should be used at the end of the carpet as the rolling is nearly completed. Always roll a rug for storage instead of folding.

Begin rolling the carpet. This is particularly important for rugs with a strong stiff backing. For the straightest roll lay a rod or wooden dowel along the length of the rug and roll around it. To find the bottom run your hand over the fibers to determine which direction is with the grain and which is against.

Use two pieces of muslin a few feet in diameter wrapped over the edge of the carpeting where you wish to begin rolling. A long straight edge can be used to help guide in the rolling process to keep everything in alignment. People usually roll rugs from end to end causing it to bend and crack in the middle. If you have difficulty keeping the carpet in place while you roll it place a piece of fabric between the carpet and the tube.

Wrap the extra 2 feet 0 61 m of paper or cotton around the outside of the roll. To roll a carpet correctly roll from the bottom to the top. Secure the sheet with cotton or polyester twill tape. If they already curl under flip the rug over and curl the.

Finish rolling your rug by wrapping a cotton sheet or muslin around the rug at least one and a half times around to keep it protected. That s right flip that rug over then roll it up. A better way is to roll the rug diagonally from corner to corner. Folded rugs can leave cracks and creases damaging the item.

Start at the bottom portion you just folded over. The cloth acts as a buffer and prevents the carpet from sliding while you roll it. 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. Keep the rug tube inside the center of the carpet as you roll.

To flatten corners that are curling upward fold them slightly under so the curve points down leaving them that way for a day or two. It s best to use muslin or cotton.