Area Oriental rugs are designed to be used on the floor, but if you have silk rugs or other rugs that can’t take a lot of traffic, you should consider hanging them on the wall.
Rug hanging tips
Before you hang your oriental rugs, you need to a massive some tips. One of the things to do before anything is deciding whether you want to hang the rug flush to the wall or allow it to hang freely. Each of the methods has its pros and cons. If you aren’t sure of the method to go, get the input of an experienced contractor.
When choosing the wall to hang your unit, pay attention to the size of the rug. A large rug should always go on a large wall and vice versa. To protect your rugs, avoid hanging them on a wall that is in direct sunlight. You also should avoid using raw wood, nails, and other uncoated metals to hang your rug. Also, avoid sticky adhesives.
Ways of hanging your Persian rugs
The cool thing is that there are plenty of ways of hanging your Persian rugs. These ways include:
Velcro: It’s one of the safest and ideal method of hanging your rug. The method is heavily used by most museums around the world. To hang your rug using this method you should hand-stitch Velcro to the back of your oriental rug. Remember to stitch your rug in such a way that you can easily remove the stitches. To have an easy time, avoid using sticky-back Velcro as it will be problematic to remove. It also tends to leave a sticky residue on the back of the rug.
Casing: This is another highly effective method of hanging your heavyweight rugs. Here you use a casing which is a tube of fabric and will hold a rod that holds the rug on the wall. You can hang your rugs using this method if you have the skills but if you haven’t done before, hire a contractor to help you out.
Carpet clamps: Carpet clamps are also heavily used in museums and rug shops to display carpets. When hanging your rug, take your time and ensure that the weight is evenly distributed thus protecting your rug from warping. The cool thing with this method is that you can do it on your own.
Conclusion
These are tips on how to hang your antique rugs and any other rugs you might have. If you aren’t confident in your skills, always hire a professional to help you out.
