Rugs that slip and slide not only are unattractive but also hazardous.
Instead of getting rid of your floor coverings, there are several solutions to keep rugs from sliding.
Check out these 11 methods to ensure that yourarea rugsare nonslip.
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The pads are thin and usually sold pre-cut for common area rug sizes.
They are easy to install, affordable, and help keep rugs in place on hard surface floors.
They can even damage some floor finishes.
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While similar to the more heavy-duty waffle rug pad, the liner is less expensive but much thinner.
A downside is that it usually comes in only 12-inch widths.
To create a larger pad, the shelf liner strips can be taped, sewn, or glued together.
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While rubber pads do not provide muchcushion, they do provide excellent protection from rug slippage.
Felt pads add the most cushion to a rug and help prevent wear to the fibers.
However, they do not provide a great deal of protection from slipping unless the rug is quite large.
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The top-of-the-line pads combine felt with a natural rubber backing fused to the felt with heat.
Gripper Tape
Gripper tape comes in a roll and is usually 2 to 3 inches wide.
It works best for rugs that are 4 feet by 6 feet or smaller.
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Double-Sided Carpet Tape
Double-sided carpet tape is sold in a roll or pre-cut squares.
Carpet tapes can be found in varying thickness and adhesive quality.
Each side of the anchor has an adhesive coating that is applied to either the floor or the rug.
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The two sides then come together to form a strong bond that holds the rug in place.
Silicone Caulking
The little gripper-dots on fuzzy socks that keep us from slipping are made of silicone.
It can be purchased in a clear or colored formula.
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To use, simply apply dots or strips in a grid pattern on the back of the rug.
Wait for the silicone to dry thoroughly before placing it on the floor or carpet.
It will dry more quickly than silicone.
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However, test it first to ensure that the temperature doesn’t melt your rug’s fibers.
The pins are angled to secure the area rug to the underlying carpet without piercing the flooring.
The top of the pin is flat and clear to make it less visible when in place.
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If you want to avoid slipping, then carpet is your best bet.
Yes, non-slip rugs are an option.
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