How to keep a rug from moving

carpet

Not sure if this is the right place for this question but….

I have a rug that is about 15×20 feet. My problem is that every three weeks or so I need to take everything that is on top of it (coffee table, couch legs, entertainment center etc) off and straighten it out because it either gets tilted in such a way that it doesn't line up with the walls any longer or bunches up in the middle at certain spots.

Does anyone know of a way to keep it from moving around? Is there something I could use to attach it to the carpet below (without damaging the carpet)?

Best Answer

There is double-sided "rug gripper" tape available at Target and Home Depot (probably most other stores, but I know those two carry it).

We use it to keep our entry rugs stuck to the tiled floor. It holds well enough that we can vacuum the rugs.

Disclaimer: Not sure how well it will stick to a carpet vs a hard floor.

Alternatively you could use rug pins/rug anchors to hold the area rugs to your carpet.