How to Hang Navajo Rugs

Use a tape measure to obtain the length of your Navajo rug.

Purchase some Velcro from your local fabric or department store. The measurement of the Velcro must meet the length specifications from step 1. Get Velcro that is as close as possible to 2 inches in width. The wide Velcro will offer support to your rug that cannot be achieved with thinner strips.

Find a spot to hang your Navajo rug. It should be hung in an area that does not have a lot of direct sunlight. The sunlight can cause the rug to fade and become discolored over time.

Use a pencil to lightly mark the spot on the wall where you want to hang your rug.

Remove the backing from the "hook" side of the Velcro to reveal the adhesive. Place the Velcro, horizontally with the adhesive side down, against the surface where the rug is to be hung.

Press the Velcro down to ensure that it is firmly secured to the surface. You don't have to use the "hairy" or looped side of the Velcro since the back of the Navajo rug is hairy enough to adhere all by itself. However, if you would like to use the "hairy" side as an added security measure, feel free to do so. If you choose to use the hairy side of the Velcro, simply remove the backing to reveal the adhesive and stick the Velcro onto the back of the rug.

Attach the Navajo rug to the Velcro that is secured to the wall. As you attach the rug, press it with your hands to ensure that it is secured to the wall.

If your Navajo rug is not as secure as you would like it to be, you can add additional Velcro strips to your wall to run vertically along both the left and right sides of the rug.