What can I do to prevent the carpet from slipping on the floor?

Unstable carpets can not only cause irritation due to constant movement, but also cause injury, even serious fracture. To prevent the carpet from slipping and causing inconvenience, it is necessary to choose the optimal method of fixing it.

What to glue to the carpet?

There are several devices that can hold the carpet in place. They vary in price and method of use.

• The primary solution to the problem is special linings. They can be purchased at a hardware store or carpet store. Available in rolls and cut to required sizes. This is the most convenient device, but also the most expensive.
• To fix the carpet, small rubberized corner-shaped backings are widely used. They are attached to all four edges of the rug and prevent it from moving. This option is ideal for small rugs in a children's room, as well as for the bathroom.

Types of carpet underlays

Carpet pads vary in size and the material they are made from. You need to choose them depending on the size of the carpet, its thickness and the type of flooring.

• For small-sized carpets, a thin mesh lining is preferable.
• For large rugs, a natural lining, such as felt or wool, is suitable.
• Combined underlays, combining felt and rubber, can fix carpets with a small thickness and short pile.
• For thick carpets, equally thick linings are suitable, but no more than 0.6 cm thick.

Lining material

Depending on the material, pads can be suitable for different carpets, types of flooring, and also exhibit different properties.

• Polyurethane. Linings made from it are used in residential areas and give carpets additional softness. Suitable for almost any type of floor.
• Rubber. Used primarily in commercial settings, ideal for preventing carpet from slipping on tiles.
• Wool. A natural material that can restore its shape after deformation.
• Adhesive backing. Suitable for fixing carpets on laminate and linoleum. Protects the floor from scratches and damage.

To secure the backing to the product, you must use double-sided tape.

Alternative options

There is not always the opportunity or funds to purchase specialized devices. In this case, improvised means or cheaper analogues sold in construction stores will come to the rescue.

Carpet tape

Floor tape, which is intended not only for laying floor coverings, but also for fixing carpets.

There are the following types of carpet tape:

• two-sided;
• strong hold tape;
• fabric;
• polypropylene.

It does a good job of holding the carpet in place, but is not durable.The more often the mats are removed for cleaning, the weaker they will remain. It is necessary to periodically replace pieces of old tape with new ones.

Silicone sealant

Instead of using double tape or non-slip pad, simply apply 100% silicone sealant to the back of the carpet and spread it out with a putty knife. Cured sealant, left to dry overnight, will prevent slipping.

Hot glue

By analogy with the previous point, you can use thermoplastic glue. Use a glue gun to apply it to the underside of the rug and wait for the glue to dry. It is advisable to leave it overnight until completely dry.

The glue strokes do not have to be even; in any case, they will be able to fix the rug to the floor.

Rubber gaskets

If there is no hardware store nearby, use available materials. Pieces of rubber gaskets, such as those used for glass jars, glued to the mat will help prevent it from moving. This method is effective for small rugs.

Liquid latex

The product, which is used for manicure and body painting, can also be applied to the underside of the carpet using a brush and allowed to dry.

Foam substrates

Instead of using special pads, purchase foam pads that come in rolls. Having cut out a piece of the required size, it must be placed under the carpet.

Velcro

An ordinary contact tape used in the creation of textiles can fix the carpet product on any floor covering. However, you need to make sure that one side of the Velcro is firmly attached to the floor.This product can be purchased at any textile store.

Masking tape

Several layers of masking tape applied to all four corners of the rug will help keep it in place. However, the tape will have to be renewed periodically, as it loses its adhesiveness over time.

Fixing carpets to the floor surface will eliminate not only the constant need to correct them, but also the possibility of injury. Use specialized devices or improvised means that are available to you so that the carpet no longer slips on any surface and does not cause inconvenience.