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how do you stop a runner rug from curling on ends ?

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:56:34 +0000

home depot or lowes sell a product just for this. you put it underneath each corner of the rug and it stops the curling and prevents people from tripping.

can I use the same rug thats in my living room area and for my front door runner?

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:18:16 +0000

I recently purchased an area rug for my living room, it is beautiful!!! Although it is a solid color, the material is very unique and i was wondering should i just purchase the same rug for the runner (they only come in 3 colors and the other colors don’t match my decor). I live in a condo by the way, very open, spacious floor plan. Thanks in advance

1. Yes you should use the same colour as unity & cohesiveness do wonders against complication.
2. But having said that it is plain in colour, it might not stand the heavy traffic along the entrance.
3. Do you really need a runner in the first place???

Where can I buy a fancy runner rug?

admin — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:33:23 +0000

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what type of rug pad to use under stair runner?

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:48:17 +0000

The rug I am using for the stair runner is persian-like and "plush" (so cut pile). I recently had other wall to wall carpeting installed and was going to use the left-over carpet pad, but it just looks too thick! I am afraid it will give a "bubble" look. Is there a protocol?

If you get an istaller then have them bring samples – dont spend lots of money on the pad – it is simply not that important (just find something that will give you the level of thickness you desire and dont let them talk you into something expensive). If you are doing it yourself then something like: http://www.amazon.com/Runner-Underlay-Ultra-Grade-Rubber/dp/B002ZQAA2U should do the trick!

Hope I was able to help,

Omri

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What rug would match this bedding?

admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:28:23 +0000

I am getting a new rug for my room. It is the first thing that I step on when I walk into my room, so it’s an area rug not a runner or a really big one. It also needs to match this bedding:

http://store.delias.com/browse.do?categoryKey=roomwares.bordeaux&splashTrack=room&incmpid=RoomMod04

I have hardwood floors and lavender walls. Links would be great. Thank you.

I think pink would look good on this kind of rug…

http://www.pbteen.com/products/girls-classic-wool-border-rug/?pkey=cgirls-rugs

Where to get a rug that can be placed around an arch shaped wall(not door)?

admin — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:30:36 +0000

I want to place a rug next to an arch shapped wall, a straight runner will not fit (will have folds) and i not finding any curved ones… If i cut the straight rug, then the edges will be ugly..how do they do it?
How much will it cost if a professional have to do it?

If it’s costly, how can i do it?

If you have a solid area rug, and you cut the arched shape yourself, the binding cost shouldn’t end up being too much. Just to give you an idea, we charge $3/linear foot for machine-binding and $12 for hand-binding. That is roughly want professional binding will end up costing you. Where you may run into issues is if you bring in a pro to do the measuring and cutting and arching and whatnot and also if you opt for a patterned rug instead of a solid color. If you’re in the DC-metro area and need some assistance, please look us up. Best of luck!

Finishing basement steps with a rug runner?

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:10:18 +0000

I have been slowly finishing my basement and for the in-term I would like finish the stairs way off so it is not such an eye sore. I was going to paint or stain the stairs but I find that other stairways finished off this way seem to be slippery. I would like to put a rug runner to minimize the risk of slipping but since there will still be construction going on it will constantly be dirty. I ran across a bamboo rug runner which had small horizontal slats, a rubber backing, and a nice material boarder. I think it would look good and it could be workable to staple it to the stairs but I am a bit afraid of the bamboo being just as slippery as painted stairs. Does any one have any experience with bamboo or any suggestions?

painter since 1980 theres a types of porch and stair paint at the walmart with sand or plastic beads in the paint for traction also theres a spray paint for traction from most lowes or depots but theres also a tape thats good for this it goes across the stairs if you want to carpet just do it last see always work from cielings down from farthest out to the door when doing any project i asked my boss why we worked out to the door by the drive ways and he said so we can get the check to the bank quicker and cash it before they cancel it hahahah no really work down the rooms and out to the doors that way when the flooring goes down no fuss no muss

My dog chewed a hole in the center of my 8×10 sisal rug.?

admin — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 11:51:10 +0000

How can I salvage it? I hate to throw it away because it’s new. I can’t put furniture over it because the hole is in the center. Is there a way I can cut it in half and make a runner or smaller rug? How do I bind it?

Call up the Home Depot. When I worked there several years ago, they had a carpet binding service available. I don’t know if they will bind carpets not purchased there, but it’s worth a shot. Just call a rug binder, tell them your situation, and see what they can do…

How can I cheaply warm up my apartment?

admin — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 01:57:15 +0000

My friend and I just got an apartment. It’s a living room, then a hallway/kitchen, then a bedroom with bathroom. Very small. The problem is it has tile floors and they’re freezing and actually just the whole house is freezing. It is usually warmer outside then in our apartment. We’ve been told the fan heater in the wall costs a lot to use from a neighbor but that hardly did anything anyway. We have an area rug and a runner for the kitchen but it seems like you can feel the cold coming off the tile. Any ideas to make us warm?

The only way to warm up an existing tile floor is to cover it with area rugs which you may want to add additional warmth protection with carpet padding underneath.

It sounds like you may be in a north facing direction which does not get a lot of exposure to the sun. Keep the drapes open during the day and close them at night to keep the warmth inside. Thermal lined drapery panels will help with keep the warmth inside. You may want to invest in portable heaters if the heater you already have is ineffective. A portable heater can be moved to the room where you need it on demand.

Lastly, do not walk around barefoot or just in your socks. Body heat is lost through the feet and standing on a cold surface will drain the heat out of your body. So, invest n come comfortable fluffy lined lined slippers that you an wear socks with. L L Bean.com has a great selection.

I placed a rug runner from dollar store under my tablecloth. It left some gooey stuff on table?

admin — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:12:34 +0000

and I’m not sure but think it ate into the wood. I’ve tried cabinet cleaner and orange cleaner and 409. Nothing has taken this off so far. Any suggestions on what this might be and how to get it off? … Continue reading →