Dealing with a rug that keeps moving around the floor is a nerve-wracking thing, especially when it happens several times per day. While in the past, glue was the main solution for that kind of problem, nowadays, there is a more contemporary solution that can keep rugs in place. But most importantly, this solution won’t make damage to the floor and rug itself. One of the most popular solutions for that kind of problem is the use of anti-slip rug tape.
What Is a Rug Tape?
Also known as a rug slip pad, this tape seems to be the ideal solution for holding rugs on the floor thanks to its double-sided adhesive property. In fact, these tapes are quite similar to double-sided duct tapes, only that stronger and stickier.
Types of Anti-Slip Rug Tapes
In order to choose the proper rug slip pad for your needs, you should know that there are several different types from which you can choose – silicone-based, rubber-based and adhesive based tapes like glue. Out of all types, it’s the adhesive based for carpets and rubber-based for hard-floors that are the most effective ones. Both of these products are great in protecting the back of the rug and the floor, while also improving your safety by not letting the rug move around. For having greater results, manufacturers recommend covering a great amount of the problem area and leaving only 10 – 15cm free space from the edges. The best part about these products is that they are easy to cut and measure to a precise dimension. And for this, all you’ll need is a pair of scissors and nothing else.
Benefits of Using Anti-slip Tape and Pad
Pads and tapes are extremely easy to install and remove which isn’t the case with the use of the old-fashioned glue method, and most importantly, they won’t make any damage to the floor. You can choose from a large selection of tapes and pads ranging in size, material and colour, allowing you to choose the one that will best meet your floor needs. If not sure which one is the best for you, you can always consult with the retailer or some of the store’s team of experts. Depending on the floor and rug you have, they’ll give you the best possible solution.
Another great benefit you can obtain by investing in an anti-slip rug tape is the rug’s ease of maintenance. How come?! Well, by now, all of us knows how daunting and difficult it could be to clean a rug that keeps moving and overlapping in some areas, but thanks to these anti-slip tapes and pads, now you’ll be able to clean and vacuum on a smooth rug that won’t move a bit. Plus, these tapes and pads usually have ridges that are great in providing air circulation beneath the rug which is great in preventing the growth of mould and mildew. The last thing you should know about these tapes is that they can offer a cushioning grip which is great in protecting the rug’s fibre.
Some Other Ways To Keep Your Rig From Moving
Hot Glue
Practice shows that hot glue might be a successful solution but only for some types of rugs and fibre. It dries quickly and when applied to the right fibre, it could offer you a decent hold that could last for a while. The main downside of it is that when applied, it could melt the rug’s fibres because of the high temperature. Plus, it’s not a long-lasting solution, so after a while, you’ll have to repeat its application on the entire rug.
Rug Pins
Rug pins are great for securing wall-to-wall carpets. Usually, they are used for securing the edges of the rug to the underlying carpet, so you won’t have to pierce the floor. However, if you don’t have a carpet underneath, you’ll have to pierce the floor, which isn’t recommended. Another downside is that they can be seen even though they have a flat and clear top.
Silicone Caulking
Silicone caulking is quite similar to the gripper-dots on fuzzy socks that keep us from slipping when walking on a bare floor. Unlike hot glue silicone, this one comes in squeezable tubes or in tubes that need a caulking gun in order to be applied. In case you decide to apply it, you’ll have to apply small dots or stripes in a grid pattern on the back of the rug and wait for it to dry completely before turning and placing the rug down.
What you need to know is that neither of these solutions is as effective as applying anti-slip tape and pads. That is because they are specially made for the purpose and can make zero damage to the floors and rugs. Plus, they aren’t visible, they’re way easier to apply and most importantly, they’re long-lasting.
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