Avoid slips and spills by flattening your area rugs using these techniques.
Unfortunately, unruly edges and corners can ruin the fun.
So how do you flatten a rug?
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1.
Leave the rug alone for a few days and let the fibers stretch out.
Flip It Over
If the edges are curling under, flip thearea rugover and let gravity do its job.
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For a plush rug, curling the corners should do the trick.
Leave it in this position for a few days to reverse the rugs curl pattern.
There are a few different methods it’s possible for you to use that involve heat.
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On a sunny day, try laying the area rug on the ground in direct sunlight.
The heat from the sun and the asphalt or concrete below will help release any creases or wrinkles.
The key to both methods is to keep the appliances moving to prevent damage.
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Remove the tape after one to two days.
These come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and price points.
They can steam the fibers or stretch the rug to remove creases and flatten the corners.
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