It s also a good way to drive yourself crazy as area rugs resting on top of carpet are prone to slipping sliding and creating tripping hazards.
How to make an area rug not move on carpet.
Putting an area rug on top of carpet is a great way to protect the carpet and add depth to a space.
When that s not enough placing anti slip mats and sticky tape under the rug will do.
When laying an area rug over a hard surface such as hardwood flooring the biggest concern about the rug s movement is that it will slide around.
One way to keep your rug in place is to anchor it with furniture.
Rugs that slip and slide on hardwood vinyl or tile floors are a known hazard but you might not expect a rug to slide when it s lying on your carpet and that makes it even more dangerous.