How To Lay Rugs

Use the staple gun to staple the rug in place starting in the center and then at every three inches on either side.

How to lay rugs.

One rug two rugs three rugs even four rugs the more rugs the more visual dialog. For large bedrooms set rugs between pieces of furniture to cover empty floor space. This works especially well moving from an entrance point to a seating area and is a great styling trick for layering living room rugs. 8 x 10 or 9 x 12 king size bed remember the bigger is better rule when it comes to arranging an area rug under a king size bed.

We are placing a rug in our master suite and the room is rectangular in shape 13 2 x 17 7 with a king size bed. Place the rug perpendicular under the bed with enough of the rug reaching out on the sides and in front to place your feet comfortably when getting out of bed or sitting at the foot. Layer rugs at angles across your room for an inviting and playful vibe. Be sure there is a staple in each of the outer edges.

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. 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. In terms of placing the rug you have a lot of options but the most preferred way is to place the rug partially under the bed. For example lay a rug between the bed and dresser in front of your closet or wardrobe or add a chair to an empty corner and place a rug in front of it.

Smooth the rug against the riser then press the bolster chisel into the rug at the crease of the next tread. The bed is on the shorter wall because of doors and windows in the room. In this case you ll want to lay the rug perpendicular to the bed and. A rug that is too small will detract from grand look and dimensions of the entire room.