What to do to prevent the carpet from slipping

Carpets are used in many homes or offices. They not only have a decorative function, they can make the floor much warmer. Also, when using such products, you can create comfort in the room. Depending on what base the carpet is placed on, it can slide. Let's try to figure out what methods are available to eliminate this phenomenon. A sliding carpet is, first of all, dangerous, because a person can accidentally fall and get injured.

The carpet is sliding on the laminate - what to do? 

So, if you are faced with such a problem, you should not hesitate, you need to do something. To do this, you need to glue something suitable on the wrong side, you can line it or sew it on. 

For example, you can place a regular rubber mat under the rug in the bathroom, and it will solve the existing problem. Also, pieces of rubber can be sewn into the corners of the product if we are talking about a large carpet. Silicone can also help in this situation. In the bathroom, the perimeter of the mat on the back side can be treated with silicone sealants.  

These are options for simple and inexpensive methods to solve the slip problem. Modern manufacturers offer a number of special devices to solve the problem, let’s take a look at them. 

How to secure a rug so it doesn't slip 

Let's look at what devices modern manufacturers offer to solve the problems of carpet slipping: 

• Special anti-slip backing. You can easily buy it in specialized stores where you buy the carpet itself. This is a thin mesh made of polyvinyl chloride. You can buy it in two colors: gray and white. To attach it to the product, you can use a thread and a needle, or you can simply put it under the wrong side. It is suitable for any base. It clings well and holds the mat. It has excellent performance parameters and will serve you for quite a long time without the need for replacement. 

• Silicone damper. This device can be found in construction or furniture stores. Their main purpose is to soften the impact when using furniture. They are self-adhesive and are a great solution if your rug slips. Simply glue the damper around the perimeter or corners of the product. 

• Silicone stickers. You can buy them at construction stores. Many people order this device on Chinese websites. They are very convenient to use. The set contains four elements of triangular or rectangular shape. It is enough to glue these elements at the corners of the rug or around the perimeter if you have a round product. They are made on a self-adhesive basis, so you should not have any problems with fastening. Interestingly, if the sticker gets dirty, you can remove it and wash it, and then put it back in place. It will not lose its properties, as the manufacturer claims.

• Latex milk. This is an excellent anti-slip agent not only for rugs, but also for socks or house shoes. This gel is used to make the rubber bumps that you might see on the soles of socks. 

As you can see, there are quite a few options for solving the problem of mats slipping and you have plenty to choose from.