M & M Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 The runner in front of my sofa moves every time I walk on it. Any ideas on keeping it in place? It's on carpet and the runner does have rubber backing. Thank you !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I've used a couple of different methods in the past. Use that non-slip shelf and drawer liner type stuff. Many homeimprovement stores have it by the foot roll. Just cut a piece a few inches smaller on all sides and lay it out under the rug The other is more invasive. I used silicone caulk and made "treads" directly on the back side of my rug. Let it dry "completely". At least 24hrs, but I would double any time indicated on the tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Most carpet has a weave pattern to it that will cause the knap to bend mostly in the same direction as it is walked on and that causes whatever is on it to travel. About the only way that we ever found to stop our throw-rugs from moving was to somehow attach them to something fixed. I had one next to the chair that I sat in most and Pam added a loop to the side of the throw that went around the chair base. That worked pretty well, but even then it did move some. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Yarome Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 That's kind of what got me to thinking about giving my rugs "treads"... so they can work down between the fibers and keep traction on the carpet "matting" below rather than have it floating on the fibers alone. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter51 Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Years ago, I put cheap nylon carpet in a rental, The complaint, with the first rent check, was that Throw/ area rugs would not stay put on the carpet. I went looking for a cheap solution. what I found was some clear vinyl runner, carpet guard, at Wally World. It had rows of little cones on the bottom. (they come in several heidths lengths, longer is better) I put down a piece in the entry, and it stayed put. I contact cemented it, (covered) to the bottom side of a couple of throw rugs. Problem solved. Try it, that stuff is cheap. It works better on longer knap carpet, but is passible on indoor/outdoor carpet, like in my boat. Shooter If it turns $$$$$$$ dollars into smoke and noise, I'm there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksbride Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 6:05 AM, Yarome said: Use that non-slip shelf and drawer liner type stuff. Many homeimprovement stores have it by the foot roll. Just cut a piece a few inches smaller on all sides and lay it out under the rug I used the non-slip shelf liner, but hot glued it to the bottom of my entry rug. Worked great. I had to refresh the glue from time to time, but it was cheaper than buying the specialty stuff for the same purpose at Lowe's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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