Joining Two Rugs Together

It is possible to join two rugs together into a single larger rug particularly if the smaller rugs are rectangular or square in shape and of a similar size.

Joining two rugs together.

Rugs come in a variety of shapes and colors and they are made of a many different types of material. Make sure the cut edges are lined up and sew the two rugs together using a straight stitch. This is very easy to do when using adhesive carpet tape. Seaming carpet like a pro requires precise cuts and proper seaming technique using heat activated carpet seaming tape and a seaming iron.

Step 1 use a straight edge and a utility knife to cut the edges. If you re joining two 5 8 or approximately sized rugs together a single roll of tape should yield about two large rugs. Apply the tape to one side of the rug. The key to getting a custom look from off the shelf area rugs is to combine several together giving the appearance of a large custom sized version.

Then open the rugs now sewn together so the back side is facing up. You can always fudge the rest a little if needed. The easiest type of rug to join together are the edgeless shag style bathroom rugs that have a rubber backing. Place the carpet so that edges overlap 2 or 3 inches and that there are 2 to 3 inches of extra carpet.

Cut off the excess. If it s a simple woven rug without a backing it will quickly unravel once cut. Today we show you how to join rag rugs together to make a rag rug floor runner. Then press the rugs together to make them appear as seamless as possible.

Make sure you line up the edge of the carpet first. While this project is easy to do success depends on selecting the right materials not just any area rug will work. You may not even have to cut the sides you want to join together if they already look seamless when side by side but if you do need to cut the rug make sure it s the kind where the fibers are individually attached to a backing rather than woven together. Spread the seam open and sew a wide zigzag stitch over the seam to help it lay flat.

This is a great way to weave a rag rug on a small loom and make a big rug. Standard carpeting is typically sold in 12 and 15 foot wide rolls which means that carpeting large rooms will usually require that you use two pieces and seam them together. Unroll the two pieces of carpet you are piecing together so they are laying side by side. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you get to the other end of your rug pull push the seam as tight as possible remove the backing and tape that length of the seam repeat.