How To Shorten A Rug Runner

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How to shorten a rug runner.

If a member of your household is allergic to natural fibers or owns a dog or cat it s best to stick with a rug runner made from polypropylene which is easy to clean and stain resistant. Use a straight edge 1 1 2 2 from the crease and score the rug. I had a large rectangle area shag rug i wanted to cut in half and make into a long runner. Although rugs come in many shapes and sizes you may occasionally need to trim a rug to make it fit a certain spot in your home.

Pull up on the loose carpet with your free hand. Place the rug upside down on a sturdy surface that you don t mind to be scratched. With the correct instruments and exact measurements it is possible to trim an area rug and leave it looking good enough to use in your space. Use the same techniques to cut old wall to wall carpet down to area rug size.

Reach into the slit you just cut and lift the carpet away from the floor. If your carpet is tacked down with staples or adhesive it may take a little effort to get it started by hand. The edges of wall to wall carpeting are usually tucked under baseboards and trim safely invisible and protected from fraying. Cotton rug runners also are a suitable option.

At this stage you don t want to cut all the way through then slowly finish cutting through the rug following the score while pulling up on the part you are cutting off. Hopefully the picture below explains it better. If you want to shape the rug consider creating a template first and then tape along its edges. You can now finish cutting without your knife ever coming into contact with the flooring.

If you re using carpet as a stair runner or an area rug however it. If the rug is thin you may easily cut it with a carpeting knife using the marking line you have drawn. I went online to get some tips anyway and your tips and encouragement were the best. I followed your super easy and clear guidelines and voila i now have a new runner rug.

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