How to Hang a Rug on Drywall

Measure the top width of the rug. Cut out a sturdy 2x4 piece of lumber at that length. Sand down the sides of the wood to remove the splinters and make it look more attractive.

Dust off the piece of lumber, and glue the stiff parts of hook and loop tape (tape with fabric hooks and loops that catch on each other to support weight) to the wood. Use clear super glue for the cleanest and most professional look. The hook and loop tape is strong enough to hold the weight of the rug while negating the need for nails and other items that would anchor the rug to the wall but result in unsightly holes in the fabric of the rug.

Locate the studs in the wall where you will hang the rug, using an electric stud detector. Lightly mark the location of the studs with a pencil.

Measure the length of the rug so you know how high to hang it. Do not let the bottom of the rug dangle to the ground or it may become a nuisance.

Hold the cut 2x4 up to the wall at the height you would like the rug to hang. Ensure it is level, and screw it into the wall at each stud that the wood spans. The studs will hold the 2x4 securely to the wall.

Glue the flexible side of the hook and loop tape strips to the back of the rug using strong fabric glue. Line them up to the strips glued on the 2x4 so that one strip of hook and loop tape completely covers the other. Let the fabric glue completely dry before you attempt to hang the rug.

Attach the rug to the hook and loop tape glued to the 2x4. Start from one corner and move over to the other. Press the fabric of the rug down as you go, making sure it clings as well as possible.

Tug the rug gently once you finish hanging it. This gentle tug helps the hook and loop tape strips catch to each other. It also tests the strength of the wooden board that holds the rug in place.