How To Flatten A Shag Rug

If you reverse roll your rug listen for cracking that could indicate weakness.

How to flatten a shag rug.

In this video we ll show you how to uncurl your brand new rug. Sometimes if the shag is too old it is better to replace it with a new one. Ideally there should be furniture holding the rug on all four sides but if the furniture is heavy enough simply anchoring it on two opposite sides may be enough. Repeat vacuuming and then rake it again until you feel sure you have groomed your carpet enough to make it fluffy.

When you are learning how to fluff a shaggy rug follow these carpet raking steps to ensure you are giving your carpet it s best revitalization. Fold the rug in the opposite direction it curls or creases. That means the backing is dry rotted. Place heavy furniture or weight on the rug.

If your area rug is for a sitting area make sure the edges of the rug go under the sofa or chairs to help keep it from moving. Then remove the paper covering the adhesive and smooth the rug over the floor. After being rolled for so long new rugs might not look so good right out of the package. Press the tape down firmly smoothing it as you go.

To avoid damage try another way. Moving the rake in a pulling and pushing motion across the shaggy carpet helps. Apply this tape to the back of your rug. If they already curl under flip the rug over and curl the.

Use this motion to open up the carpet fibers for a better vacuuming session. Put the rug between the mattresses on your bed on top of the box spring. You can also use a carpet rake before vacuuming the shag rug. To flatten your rug use heavy plants books upturned furniture or mattresses to push back on the fibers.

This will normally flatten the rug in about a week but only works if the rug is smaller than your mattress. 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. If corners still curl upward flip the rug over and let it sit that way overnight or until the rug flattens to your liking. This is the easiest way to deal with a rug that does not lay flat.

Carpet tape works on hard floors and on existing wall to wall carpet holding your rug in place to flatten existing creases and eliminate new ones. If you hear cracking noises stop immediately. 1back roll or reverse roll the carpet.