This method evenly distributes the weight of the rug, and provides one of the most secure and safe ways to display your rug. Hanging this way can work for any size or height rug, but is best for heavier rugs. [2] X Research source
The amount of space left on each edge of the rug will vary depending on the size of the rug, but it should be at least one or two inches.
Make sure the rod has room to slide in and out of the band; otherwise, the rod will not be able to be inserted. The width of the band shouldn’t be very large. The mounting band should fit snugly around the rod.
Heavy cotton button-hole thread should be used when sewing the casing to the rug. Make sure you sew the band in a level line across the back of the rug. A little variation won’t hurt, but severe uneven sides can cause the hanging to the crooked. Additionally, having an uneven casing can cause sagging, which can damage your textile. You can sew one band across the entire length of the rug, or you can sew multiple bands as short as two feet along the back. Just make sure they are level and close together.
Determine where the rug will be mounted. Since you are drilling into the wall, you want to make sure the placement is correct to avoid unnecessary holes. Measure the length of the rod on the back of your rug. The rod should be mounted at each end. Use a tape measure to measure the space on the wall that corresponds to the length of the rug you measured earlier. Mark each end on the wall. Before drilling the mounts into the wall, use a level to make sure the two hooks are even. If your rug is heavier, you will probably need a sturdier hook to hang it on. When hanging a heavy rug, you need to place the hooks along the studs in the wall for added support. You can easily find the studs in your wall with a stud finder. After detecting the studs, center the rug along two studs. Attach the hooks to the studs.
To find the length of the hooks, wrap the fabric around the rod. Press the fabric snugly around the rod with your finger. There should be an inch or two between the top of the hook and where the fabric fits snugly against the rod. Fold the pieces of fabric vertically into thirds.
Now that the rod is in the hooks, press the fabric snug around the rod. Mark this line on the hook with a pen or marker.
Use straight pins to hold the hooks into place on the rug until you sew it into the rug.
The hook should be towards the top of the rug, while the sewn edge should be towards the interior of the rug. When the rug hangs, the hook should not be folded over itself. [7] X Research source
Measure the length of the rod on the back of your rug. You want the rod to be mounted at each end. Mark the placement of one of the rug mounts. Use a tape measure to measure the length of the rug you found earlier. Mark that location on the wall. Before drilling the mounts into the wall, use a level to make sure the two hooks are even. If your mount attaches to the wall using screws, use a drill to attach the mounts.
If you would like to secure the bottom of the rug, follow the same steps to sew hooks into the bottom of the rug and attach the rod mounts to the wall.
Tack strips are generally used in carpeting. They are thin boards with sharp tacks sticking from them. Tack strips are designed to hold carpet in place. Coat the tack strips in a clear finish or with paint and let dry. This ensures that no acid from the wooden tack strips can damage the back of the rug once it is hanging. Tack strips can be purchased from most home improvement stores.
If hanging a heavy rug, these nails should line up with studs behind the wall. Studs in the wall can easily be found using a stud finder.
The upholstery nails are both functional and decorative. They secure the rug to the tack strip and can look very fancy depending on the upholstery nails that are chosen.
