Then press the rugs together to make them appear as seamless as possible.
How to seam a rug together.
You can always fudge the rest a little if needed.
If the repeat starts and ends in the same portion of each rug this means they will match up seamlessly once strung together.
Bring the top corners of the rug together.
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Line up the pattern of the other rug and lay the rugs as close together with the tape as you can.
Lay the rugs one on top of the other with the right sides facing in.
Some tape you need to iron to adhere to the backing but this just needs a little downward pressure once applied it s really sticky.
Make sure you start at the very top of both rugs so that when you seam them together they will match exactly.
This is a how to video on how to seam carpet like the pros do.
Fold the cleaned carpet backing fabric under and bring the piles of the carpet yarns together.
Lay several of the same style rugs out flat on the ground.
On the other hand if the pattern repeat is inconsistent among several of the same rugs it s best not to use it.
Then open the rugs now sewn together so the back side is facing up.
Spread the seam open and sew a wide zigzag stitch over the seam to help it lay flat.
Apply the tape to one side of the rug.