A new rug can enhance the look of any room, but it can also be a source of frustration if it won’t lie flat. If your new rug is giving you trouble, there’s no need to call in a professional. You can easily flatten it yourself!
For most rugs, having been folded for a while means that it will need some “training” before it can rest flat once again. We’ve included our top tips on how to flatten a new area rug to help you out. Let’s get started!
Place Something Heavy on the Rug
New rugs may take a little while to lie flat. This is perfectly normal and there are a few different ways you can help speed up the process. One way is to lay down a heavy object on top of the rug. This could be something like a stack of books or a piece of furniture. By letting it sit for a day or two, this will help to stretch out the fabric and flatten the wrinkles.
