We use area rugs all the time with clients who have existing wall to wall.
Area rug on top of wall to wall carpet.
The answer is yes area rugs can be laid over wall to wall carpet.
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Here are some tips to help you do it properly.
Use a utility knife to cut to size.
If you really hate your carpet situation and simply have to live with it there s a solution.
You want the rug to bring life to the floor like in laura s adorable melbourne home shown above where she layered a graphic flat weave over beige carpet and a basic tiled hearth.
As mentioned above by prime walls it can provide the division of space and allow for furniture grouping and as mentioned by motherbear it provides color and dimension usually necessary with wall to wall.
This masculine combination will turn any room into an ultra sophisticated space.
You may be laying down an area rug because you can t stand the color of the existing wall to wall carpet such as in a rental unit but trust us it will look much worse if you just throw down a rug that clashes with what s underneath.
One pattern at a time in general when using an area rug over broadloom patterns don t mix well.
Carpet lock is the most effective rug pad to prevent slipping and sliding on rugs placed on top of wall to wall carpeting.
Its felt under surface is specifically designed to attach itself to the fibers of your carpet and keep your rug from slipping and sliding.
Rugs can be layered on top of carpeting to reduce carpet wear and tear in areas that get a lot of foot traffic most often entryways and hallways.
Our clients are always happy with the results.
Choose an area rug that is large enough to cover the worn spot on your wall to wall carpeting and which also complements the room by anchoring a seating area or bed.
Committing to a tone on tone color palette will keep spaces from appearing too busy and allow the other furnishings to shine marie flanigan of marie flanigan interiors.
In most cases wall to wall carpeting is very basic.
At least the front legs of the.
Lay out the rug pad on top of the area rug.
Remove the rug pad and create an x.
A neutral color with a cut wool pile and no heathering or interesting variation.
Measure to make sure the edges of the area rug extend 1 inch past the rug pad.
Get an area rug that covers the entire floor.