To determine which way to roll your rug decide which is more fragile.
Fold or roll carpet.
Keeping your carpet rolled not only prevents creases but prevents dirt and grime from building up on your carpet when you are not displaying it.
Leave 1 inches of the carpet showing between the straight edge and the edge of the carpet.
Show quoted text if none of this works for you you could always take it off the roll and fold it.
Take one corner at the end of the rug and flip it over look a.
We show how to fold in thirds.
Folding can lead to creases cracks and other damage.
Step 4 hold the straight edge firmly in place.
Fold the rug just under one third.
The rug below shows how you may fold the rug for either shipping or storage.
Never fold a rug for short or long term storage as permanent creases may form rolling a carpet can be done with minimal preparation.
Then once the tile installation project is over you can roll the carpet over the strips and push it onto the nails you hammered into the subfloor.
You may find that folding in half or a straight roll may be suitable for your needs.
1st method of folding.
If the straight edge is wide and long enough kneel on it with one knee to hold it down.
Install tack strips about half an inch away from the edge of the tile.
If they overlap the inside may begin to roll on itself which causes more stress in storage.
How to fold a rug.
In general the pile is more delicate meaning you should roll your rug with the pile facing inward.
How to fold a rug and tips for storing.
I am getting the carpet at the w arehouse because its a fraction of the price i would pay in a standard carpet shop.
Instead you should roll the edge of the carpet back from the tile.
Provided you don t fold it too tightly and the folds are not pressed down it should be fine as you are only going down.
Detailed instructions on how to unpack fold and pack a fine rug for shipment.
Turn the carpet face down and place a metal straight edge along the edge of the carpet to be folded.
This tri fold method also makes the rug slightly more compact.
This also protects the rug during shipping because the weight is more evenly distributed and the foundation threads are not under as much strain in the center.
Be sure it is under one third as the other portion will be folded back over the initial fold.
Start by folding the carpet into thirds length wise.