Mounting A Hooked Rug

Use a sturdy fabric such as heavy cotton linen or cotton twill rug binding for the mounting strip.

Mounting a hooked rug.

Our american made on the wall rug hangers can turn any area rug tapestry quilt or other decorative textiles into amazing wall art. Check with our experts on the oriental rug forum. Although the process of hanging a tapestry is basically the same. Position the rug on the strips so that it goes into the back hooked area not the whipping or the rug binding.

Flimsy heavy stiff or floppy and light. One along the top and the middle should be all you need to do the job. Make a unique decor statement that adds a cozy touch while softening the room s acoustics. It works well with the velcro hooks.

There are three common ways to display a carpet depending on the application. A textile such as a rug or tapestry can be mounted on the wall in a frame protecting it from environmental damage or for display purposes. Gb home collection quilt and tapestry hanger walnut 3 pack wooden rug and mural hangers hanging kit to display carpets quilts tapestries rugs fiber art and more. Hanging an oriental rug whether a silk qum persian or a family heirloom hooked rug is among the most elegant forms of displaying a carpet.

Go vertical with our exclusive rug and tapestry hanging devices. I ve mounted rugs of up to 4 x 6 with no problem. Carefully assess what characteristics your rug has. Framing a rug or tapestry takes more effort and care than framing a photograph or poster does.

Free shipping by amazon. Prepare the rug for a casing to be sewed along the back. There s nothing like a good rug to pull a room together which is why we re all about showcasing our wovens like the true treasures they are. A heavy cotton casing may be sewn onto the back of the rug again this should be hand sewn if hanging a handmade or antique rug to form a tube through which the curtain rod may be inserted.

Hang up and display quilts tapestries rugs fiber art and more. If your rug is larger and therefor more heavy you will need to attach two tack strips to support the weight and keep it flat to the wall. The second method of hanging an area rug on the wall involves the use of a curtain rod. A casing is a long banded strip of fabric that will secure the rod when the rug is mounted.

Get it as soon as fri oct 2. I simply add more velcro hooks to the back of the rug. From kilims to shags to navajos rugs can set the tone and style of a space especially when they re hanging on a wall when the floor just isn t giving your rug the spotlight it deserves bring that beauty up to eye level.