How to repair rubber backing on scatter rugs.
Backing an old rug.
One of the most common types of rug backing is felt which is a breathable backing that will help to protect both floor and rug from wear and tear.
Let the rug air dry on the line out of sun.
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The most common types of rug backing are heat set woven felt and latex.
Meant to cushion the rug on the floor and keep it from sliding out from underfoot most rubber backings consist of a natural rubber product liquid.
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Step 1 lay the felt out flat on the floor and place the rug over the top of it.
Rugs need to breathe in order to help air gas and moisture move through the rug.
Drying it on a high heat setting contributes to the deterioration of the latex backing.
Without the proper type of rug backing a rug may succumb to mildew mold extreme wear and some types of rug backing may even ruin floors.
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Wash the rug as usual and dry completely.
Cut around the perimeter of the rug giving an extra half inch over the size of the rug.