Rugs look amazing when laid in your house. However, the same rug with upturned corners or uneven surfaces can spoil the entire look. Rugs are usually rolled when they have to transport. When a rug remains in the rolled position for a long, it can have upturned corners and uneven surfaces when you lay it down. Thus, to make it look as expected, you need to flatten it.
Now, rugs are not pieces of paper that can be flattened easily. There are a few techniques that can help you with the process. Take a look.
Flattening a Rolled Up Rug
Following are some tips and techniques that will assist you in flattening the folded rug.
- Allow it to happen naturally
If a new rug has just been delivered to your home, it is likely to take some time to flatten. Meanwhile, what you can do is, lay it down on the floor and try to straighten it as much as possible. After a few rubs, gravity will do its job and the fibers will automatically straighten.
- Flip the rug
You must have done this to flatten a rolled paper. A similar process applies here. Just flip over the rug and turn the corners in the opposite direction of their bends. Allow the rug to be in the flipped position for a day or two. Meanwhile, avoid walking on the rug as this can damage the fibers on the front.
- Use a steamer or a hairdryer
If the rug doesn’t straighten using the previous methods, take the help of steam. You can use a steamer or a hairdryer to relax and flatten the fibers of the rug. While you do this, make sure the rug is not getting damaged by all the heat and steam. Use a towel to avoid direct steaming.
- Rearrange the furniture
If you have a center rug, use furniture to straighten the corners. Place the legs of the sofa, center table, side table, etc. on the corners and allow them to flatten in some time.
If none of these techniques work, you can always consult an expert from The House of Rugs. Our services are available in Houston and other parts of Texas. Call us now for any kind of assistance.