Using A Rug When You Have Carpet

You can safely clean most carpet materials including nylon and polyester with a rug doctor.

Using a rug when you have carpet.

Full coverage photography by emmy lowe. 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. Here are some tips to help you do it properly. A looped or low nap carpet will provide an unfussy base for a thick pile or shag rug.

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. In general when using an area rug over broadloom patterns don t mix well. Both work well when trying to combat creeping. In my opinion you can t have a rug without a rug pad.

Get an area rug that covers the entire floor. Check carefully to see if there is any color damage or fiber damage. If you really hate your carpet situation and simply have to live with it there s a solution. If you have a plain broadloom you can use a rug that has a pattern.

This masculine combination will turn any room into an ultra sophisticated space. You can easily cut the foam to size with scissors. Start by considering the texture of the carpet and go for contrast in the rugs you select. Alternatively a more plush carpet will be grounded by a low profile rug.

The answer is yes area rugs can be laid over wall to wall carpet. Regardless that your carpet is a shag which is one of my favorite rug textures you can bind the area rug. Go back and rinse that spot off. Look for rug pads that are specifically for use over carpets or try double sided carpet tape.

Through the home depot there are two different ways to get your specific area rug binded. If you want a little more squish grab some carpet pad and slide it under leaving about 2 to the edge of the rug. But can you really put an area rug over broadloom. Just because it s carpet doesn t mean this marriage should be broken up.

This can warm up a space and add softness. Use a carpenter s square to ensure straight edges if you are creating a straight edged rug. A traditional red rug paired with this dark carpet brings the room to life. But the manufacturer recommends against using their machine on certain natural fibers.

A jute rug makes a great base rug to start layering. 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. You can easily cut the foam to size with scissors.