How to Hang a Rug with Velcro® on Drywall

Measure the hanging length and width of your rug, and mark the placement on your wall with a pencil. Draw a penciled line, representing the top edge of the rug, 1-inch below the height marks. Use a yardstick to get a straight line, and check it with a level.

Buy a trim board, furring strip or any long, thin board at least two inches wide that doesn't project more than one-half inch from the wall. Cut the board one inch shorter than your rug width.

Cut heavy-duty, two-inch, sew-on Velcro® into a strip one inch shorter than your rug width.

Staple the wiry half of the Velcro® to your board. Use lots of staples. It won't hurt the Velcro®, and it helps the rug hang securely.

Locate the wall studs along your penciled line. Screw the board into the wall at the studs, using a drill and screw bits. Use a level to make sure the board is hanging straight.

Cut three-inch cotton webbing (the type used for upholstery projects) into a strip one inch shorter than your rug width. Center the fuzzy half of the Velcro® strip on the cotton webbing, leaving one-half inch at the top and bottom. Pin it into place. Use a sewing machine to stitch the Velcro® to the cotton webbing.

Hand-sew the cotton webbing across the top of your rug, one-half inch below the top edge. To keep your rug from stretching, start at the center and stitch outward to each edge. Leave one-half inch of rug space free on each end. Use a heavy-duty needle and heavy cotton thread, and sew with a backstitch.

Hold the rug up to the wall, and press the two halves of Velcro® together. Press firmly, from one end of the strip to the other.