How to Place an Area Rug on a Wood Floor

Area rugs can add color and beauty to a room. Choose a style that will compliment the room's décor and serve the function that you desire. For example, an expensive antique rug would not work well in a dining room for small children. Area rugs can be purchased in specialty carpet stores or chain home improvement stores in a variety of shapes, colors, textures and fabrics. An area rug will protect wood floors from everyday wear while providing a pop of color to a room.

Cardboard
Tape measure
Vinyl rug pad

Instructions

- 1
  Choose a layout for the rugs within a room. Cut out cardboard pieces and place them on the floor to visualize the where the rugs will go.
- 2
  Measure the cardboard to determine the size of area rugs needed.
- 3
  Purchase a rug with the needed dimensions to meet your family's needs.
- 4
  Purchase a non-slip vinyl rug pad slightly smaller than the area rug.
- 5
  Lay the vinyl pad on the floor where the area rug will be placed.
- 6
  Place the area rug along one end of the rug pad. Ensure the pad is completely covered by the rug. Unroll the rug, smoothing out any wrinkles as it rolls across the floor.
- 7
  Place furniture into the room and enjoy the new area rug.

Stair Runner Styles

Traditional Geometric Rugs

Rugs