Simple Tips: Area Rugs

July 22, 2012 by • 31 Comments

I love simple tips!  Another awesome week of summer!  This may be the best summer yet!  Having a 9, 7, and 5 year old running through the house is a whole lot of fun!  The only thing not handling it real well is my rug (at least one little corner)!  I switched to a much larger rug in January.  I’m really liking it…the only issue: one corner gets a lot of foot traffic which has caused the corner to start rolling.  After several attempts of unbending the corner…it stubbornly began to refuse to lay straight.  I grabbed a piece of cardboard (to protect my floors) and a tube of super glue.  Risky, but I went for it…I took off the lid and ran the tip along both sides of the bent edges.  The glue dried totally clear and stiff.  A few weeks later, the crunchy sides are doing their job, my dhurrie rug is lying straight.  *Disclaimer: Test on the underside of rug, may change color and texture on some fabrics.

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31 Responses to “Simple Tips: Area Rugs”
  1. Melanie says:
    July 21, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    Thanks so much for hosting!!

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  2. Miriam@BeBookBound says:
    July 21, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    Okay, LOVE the tip about rolling edges. I just figured it was a lost cause, and I have two that roll up constantly. I am soooo doing this tonight. Thanks, Aimee! :)

    Oh and thanks for hosting :) :)

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  3. micupoftea says:
    July 21, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    Thanks for hosting! Wow…necessity is the mother of invention….great rug tip. Enjoy your summer weekend,
    Shawn :)

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  4. laura@Top This Top That says:
    July 21, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    Happy to be joining you tonight!

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  5. Gen says:
    July 21, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    Thanks so much for hosting, enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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  6. FABBY says:
    July 21, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    Thanks for hosting, I love, love your party, so much fun!! Have a blessed Sunday.
    FABBY

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  7. Ashley says:
    July 21, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    Thanks so much for hosting!!

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  8. K Coake says:
    July 21, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    Thanks so much for hosting, Aimee! Hope your weekend is fantastic!

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  9. melissa @ daisymaebelle.com says:
    July 21, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    Love the idea about the rug! I have one that is making me CRAZY! I am going to give it a try! Thanks for hosting!

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  10. Hilani-Handmade by Hilani says:
    July 21, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    Aimee, so happy to be linking up; I think it’s my first time. We are ‘friends’ all over. :) Have a great weekend!!

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  11. Lyuba says:
    July 21, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    Thank you for the party, Aimee!

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  12. marissa says:
    July 21, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    that is a great tip. I’ve been out most Saturday nights lately so it’s good to be back to your party! thanks so much for hosting :)

    marissa
    http://raegunwear.blogspot.com

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  13. Angie@Echoes of Laughter says:
    July 21, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    Hi Aimee! Thank you so much for hosting this week! I hope you are having a wonderful summer vacation! Angie xo

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  14. Lindsay says:
    July 21, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    Thanks for the party! Enjoy a beautiful Sunday tomorrow!

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  15. Mary says:
    July 21, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    I don’t think I have ever joined one of your parties till now! Glad I could! Looking forward to seeing lots of fun projects and thanks for the tip on rug corners! I have one I need to try it on!

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  16. Miranda says:
    July 21, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    Aimee, thanks for the tip! I have a badly curling rubber backed rug. I’m not quite understanding how this is done. Are you using the cardboard to platted it, or just to catch the glue? Thanks for any extra help you can provide, I’d really like to try this.

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  17. katie goldsworthy says:
    July 22, 2012 at 12:14 am

    Thanks for the tip. I have a rug corner that does the same thing! I’ve tried laying books on it, but with no success. I’ll have to give the super glue/cardboard a try!

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  18. keri @ shaken together says:
    July 22, 2012 at 4:10 am

    Thanks so much for hosting, Aimee!

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  19. Julie @ Knot All That I Seam says:
    July 22, 2012 at 4:47 am

    OMG – that is so clever! I’m constantly trying, and failing, to smooth down one corner of our laundry rug. Thank you for such a great tip. I’m off to get gluing. :) x J

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  20. Anne says:
    July 22, 2012 at 7:51 am

    Thanks for the party!! Have a happy Sunday!!

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  21. tina says:
    July 22, 2012 at 7:59 am

    Thank you for hosting.

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  22. Little Bit says:
    July 22, 2012 at 8:18 am

    Aimee, thanks for hosting, and thanks again for featuring our pergola turned porch yesterday! Little Bit

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  23. Donna Wilkes says:
    July 22, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Aimee, Is it just me or are the posts extra-creative today? I have pinned some, made some new friends, and added to my to do list. These are the marks of a great party. Thanks for hosting!

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  24. Kimberly Sneed says:
    July 22, 2012 at 9:34 am

    Thanks for hosting Aimee! So happy I have stuff to link up this week! xo

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  25. Debra Elliott says:
    July 22, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    First time here. Thanks for hosting

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  26. Trish @ Uncommon says:
    July 22, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Thanks so much for hosting Aimee! Have a wonderful week!

    Take care,

    Trish

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  27. Brooke@Spruce Your Nest says:
    July 22, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Thanks so much for hosting your fabulous party Aimee!

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  28. jenny says:
    July 22, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    Thanks for hosting!!

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  29. Meegan says:
    July 22, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    Thanks for hosting every week Aimee. It is always fun to visit your blog and see your new ideas and creativity. Thanks for your inspiration :)
    Meegan

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  30. Barbara says:
    July 23, 2012 at 2:24 am

    Thanks for being such a great hostess! Really appreciate the tip on the rug, I have a similar issue with an entry way rug that drives me nuts! Also loving the mason jar centerpiece and of course the fabulous features. How in the world can you narrow it down to just a handful with so many great projects linked up?! Hope you have a blessed week!
    Barbara @ Chase the Star

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  31. The Quiet Mom says:
    July 23, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    Thank you for the tutorial. Works for me:)

    Also, thank you for hosting this blog hop. Following your twitter, Pinterest and G+. This blofghop is listed on our Sunday Blog Hop directory where you can also have fun hopping at http://brickn.com/bloghops/sunday

    The Quiet Mom blogging @ Spaghetti with Meatballs Recipe

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