Help, my rug is sliding!
When you've finally found the rug of your dreams, you want it to stay in place and enjoy it for as long as possible. Especially when the rug is placed on a smooth surface like laminate or parquet, it can shift. What do you put under a rug and how do you prevent a rug from sliding? In this blog, read all about the lifesaver: the anti-slip underlay!
What do you put under a rug?
An anti-slip underlay is a special 'bottom layer' that's placed under a rug to prevent it from shifting. It's made from polyester fleece and is suitable for different types of floors. Our anti-slip underlays are free from softeners and other harmful substances, so they're also safe to use on a screed floor. Do you have underfloor heating? You can use an anti-slip rug without worry – it won't affect heat distribution.
Benefits of an anti-slip underlay
1. An anti-slip underlay keeps everything in place
Thanks to the anti-slip effect, the underlay 'adheres' to the floor and keeps your rug in place nicely. This is not only handy for a rug in the living room, but also highly recommended for children's and play rugs.
2. An anti-slip underlay prevents unwanted bumps and curled corners
When people walk over a rug, air can get underneath. This can create unwanted bumps, which are especially visible in light or thin rugs. An anti-slip underlay counteracts this air formation and ensures a rug lies nice and flat.
3. An anti-slip rug extends the lifespan of a rug
An anti-slip rug reduces friction and ensures the fibres of a rug stay close together. This helps a rug maintain its shape and firmness for longer.
4. An anti-slip carpet increases walking comfort
With an anti-slip carpet, you create an extra layer. Because the anti-slip underlay is made from elastic felt material, an extra thick and springy rug is created that feels pleasant underfoot
5. An anti-slip underlay protects the floor
By preventing unnecessary friction from the rug over parquet, laminate or other surfaces, the floor remains scratch-free and your rug is better protected.
6. An underlay rug is practical to maintain
An underlay rug can be washed at a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius in the washing machine.
How to choose the right size anti-slip rug?
Although an anti-slip rug is available in different sizes, it's also easy to cut to size. It's important to know that the underlay doesn't need to be exactly the same dimensions as your rug. It can comfortably be 5-10 centimetres smaller than your rug so it's not visible underneath. For convenience, trace the correct size onto the anti-slip rug before cutting.
