Fold Or Roll Carpet

Instead you should roll the edge of the carpet back from the tile.

Fold or roll carpet.

Instead roll the carpet into an even cylinder. If they overlap the inside may begin to roll on itself which causes more stress in storage. Folding can lead to creases cracks and other damage. I am getting the carpet at the w arehouse because its a fraction of the price i would pay in a standard carpet shop.

The rug below shows how you may fold the rug for either shipping or storage. This also protects the rug during shipping because the weight is more evenly distributed and the foundation threads are not under as much strain in the center. Never fold a rug for short or long term storage as permanent creases may form rolling a carpet can be done with minimal preparation. Then fold one end of the rug which will begin your roll.

Show quoted text if none of this works for you you could always take it off the roll and fold it. We show how to fold in thirds. The back of the rug or the pile where the fibers are. Be sure it is under one third as the other portion will be folded back over the initial fold.

In general the pile is more delicate meaning you should roll your rug with the pile facing inward. Step 4 hold the straight edge firmly in place. Fold the rug just under one third. Install tack strips about half an inch away from the edge of the tile.

Take one corner at the end of the rug and flip it over look a. Turn the carpet face down and place a metal straight edge along the edge of the carpet to be folded. Keeping your carpet rolled not only prevents creases but prevents dirt and grime from building up on your carpet when you are not displaying it. If the straight edge is wide and long enough kneel on it with one knee to hold it down.

This tri fold method also makes the rug slightly more compact. Then once the tile installation project is over you can roll the carpet over the strips and push it onto the nails you hammered into the subfloor. You may find that folding in half or a straight roll may be suitable for your needs. Leave 1 inches of the carpet showing between the straight edge and the edge of the carpet.

How to fold a rug and tips for storing. Provided you don t fold it too tightly and the folds are not pressed down it should be fine as you are only going down. 1st method of folding. Start by folding the carpet into thirds length wise.