Using A Rug When You Have Carpet

This can warm up a space and add softness.

Using a rug when you have carpet.

If your broadloom has any kind of pattern whether it s printed or cut and loop it s best to go with an area rug that does not have a pattern. Check carefully to see if there is any color damage or fiber damage. Go back and rinse that spot off. This masculine combination will turn any room into an ultra sophisticated space.

Perhaps the biggest concern with laying an area rug over broadloom is that the area rug will have a tendency to move around on the carpet. Get an area rug that covers the entire floor. Just because it s carpet doesn t mean this marriage should be broken up. Create your own custom designs from two different colored carpets or carpets with differing textures.

If you really hate your carpet situation and simply have to live with it there s a solution. But can you really put an area rug over broadloom. The answer is yes area rugs can be laid over wall to wall carpet. Here are some tips to help you do it properly.

You can safely clean most carpet materials including nylon and polyester with a rug doctor. Through the home depot there are two different ways to get your specific area rug binded. Use a carpenter s square to ensure straight edges if you are creating a straight edged rug. But the manufacturer recommends against using their machine on certain natural fibers.

The first and best method is to come to your local home depot and speak to a flooring department specialist. Both work well when trying to combat creeping. A jute rug makes a great base rug to start layering. A traditional red rug paired with this dark carpet brings the room to life.

Look for rug pads that are specifically for use over carpets or try double sided carpet tape. You can easily cut the foam to size with scissors. Apply a little to a small corner or patch mix in some water and let it settle for a few hours. In general when using an area rug over broadloom patterns don t mix well.

As a general rule when finding out how to clean area rugs always test out the carpet shampoo before you apply it to the whole rug. Alternatively a more plush carpet will be grounded by a low profile rug. You can easily cut the foam to size with scissors. A looped or low nap carpet will provide an unfussy base for a thick pile or shag rug.

In my opinion you can t have a rug without a rug pad. If you want a little more squish grab some carpet pad and slide it under leaving about 2 to the edge of the rug. Start by considering the texture of the carpet and go for contrast in the rugs you select.