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Rug Artwork – Appreciating Carpets and Rugs at a Whole New Level

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Do you have a family heirloom rug that you have been aching to display but you do not want to wear and tear? Or maybe you have a carpet that you acquired from your travels that you now want everyone to enjoy.

The rug or carpet as an artwork or wall hanging is a beautiful and unique idea that not a lot of people are willing to go through but it is an idea that’s worth trying.

There are various ways to hang that carpet or rug on the wall. Whatever method you choose is dependent on the weight as well as the size of the rug. The location and your personal preference will also affect the rug installation.

Hang with Velcro

The first method that you can use to hang an area rug is through the use of Velcro. This is a method that is preferred by most museums. The Textile Museum displays its rugs successfully using this simple method.

The Velcro consists of two strips called the loop tape and the hook tape. The rough part is called the hook tape while the look is that soft, fuzzy part.

When you’re using Velcro, be sure to sew the back part of the rug onto the loop tape. This should be sewn through the whole top edge. If you’re hanging a high-value or heirloom rug, then you should use a strip of unbleached, plain canvas or muslin that’s wider than the Velcro strip used. This will prevent any damage to the rug when it comes in contact with the Velcro or other rough materials.

After stitching the Velcro loop tape onto the muslin strip, sew the muslin to your area rug. A handmade rug must also have a hand-sewn muslin. Use nothing but a whip stitch so that no damage would occur on the rug.

Hiding the stitching is as easy as using a heavy cotton thread that has a color that closely resembles that of the rug. Be sure to carefully tread the needle between the fibers.

When you’re ready to attach it to the wall, the hook tape can then be stapled to a thin piece of wood which comes in the same width as the area rug that you’re about to hang. You can then mount this piece of wood to the wall. Use two Velcro strips can then be connected.

Just check that the untreated wood won’t touch any part of the rug as this will cause damage. This is why canvas or muslin must be used as an outline so that the wood will be sealed.

For bigger and heavier rugs, just repeat this process, making sure that there are about 3-4 strips of wood that are vertically stacked every few feet. These will help support the weight of the area rug.

Hang with a Curtain Rod

The second method requires a curtain rod. Just sew a cotton casing right on the back of the area rug. Be sure to do this by hand. Form a tube so that the curtain rod may be inserted there. You can then mount the rod onto the brackets which you set up on the wall.

Make sure that the rod is strong enough to provide the necessary support that the area rug needs. For a decorative look, you can use a rod that extends to each edge of your area rug. You can use ornamental finials to cap your design.

Without regard to the method used, you must always remember these cardinal rules when hanging a rug or carpet –

Never hang it near a heat or electrical source.

Never pin or nailed to the wall as this will cause irreparable damage to the rug.

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