How to Make a Rug Stay on Tile

The Economical Option: Dried Caulk

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  Flip the rug over in a ventilated room. Ensure that the room temperature is above 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Wear work gloves.

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  Load a tube of acrylic-latex caulk into a caulking gun. Apply beads of caulk across the reverse side of the rug. To form a network of small gripper feet, use one drop of caulk for every 6 inches of rug.

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  Allow the caulk to dry at least 24 hours before flipping the rug over and subjecting it to traffic. According to the editors of Apartment Therapy, dried caulk holds rugs in place better than conventional methods.

The Mid-Priced Option: Rug-Gripper Tape

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  Flip the rug over and vacuum up any debris.

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  Use scissors to cut rug-gripper tape to fit the outer perimeter of the rug. Apply the adhesive side of the tape to the back of the rug; the rubber side will grip the floor.

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  Apply additional strips lengthwise in the center of the rug, allowing one strip for every 12 inches of rug.

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  Flip the rug over and place it in the intended room. Walk across the rug to bond the nonslip grips to the floor.

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  Remove the tape to wash the rug as needed. Reapply new tape.

The Luxury Option: Rubber Pad

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  Measure the dimensions of the rug. Use a rug pad equal to or larger than the size of the rug.

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  Protect the floor from scrapes and gouges with corrugated cardboard. Position the pad on the cardboard.

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  Use scissors to cut the pad to size. To prevent the rug pad from showing, cut the pad 1 inch shorter than the rug on all sides.

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  Place the rug pad in the intended room. Pull the material taut to smooth out any folds. Position the rug over the pad.