secure a rug to a floor how?

[glen]

I have a fairly inexpensive rug under my computer chair. It bunches up when I roll around. Does anyone have an idea for preventing this other than the obvious, and barbaric solution of nailing it to the floor?

 

[sswingle]

Thats why they make those plastic mats to put under chairs with wheels.

 

[K1052]

They make mats that go between the floor and the rug to hold it in place

 

[Wheezer]

double sided carpet tape or you can try looking for matting material that is specifically made to keep rugs from moving like that

 

[slsmnaz]

Originally posted by: K1052
They make mats that go between the floor and the rug to hold it in place

I use something like this. Sometimes the dog can make it move but not often

Non-slip rug cushion

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: K1052
They make mats that go between the floor and the rug to hold it in place

that's weaksauce.

I recommend nail + high-power nailgun. failing that, carpenter's staples.

 

[911paramedic]

Originally posted by: slsmnaz

Originally posted by: K1052
They make mats that go between the floor and the rug to hold it in place

I use something like this. Sometimes the dog can make it move but not often

Non-slip rug cushion

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: sswingle
Thats why they make those plastic mats to put under chairs with wheels.

Which unfortunately don't work on thick carpets. I need to come up with something to put under my computer desk. The carpet pile is so thick that those plastic mats are useless, unless they come in solid 1/2" thick polycarbonate.

 

[OdiN]

You need one of these.

 

[glen]

Originally posted by: OdiN
You need one of these.

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[Nitemare]

contact cement ftw

 

[JulesMaximus]

Industrial strength tile adhesive.

 

[Squisher]

They sell Gorilla Glue by the gallon.

 

[tasmanian]

Just move the rug.

 

[Mrvile]

Originally posted by: Jeff7

Originally posted by: sswingle
Thats why they make those plastic mats to put under chairs with wheels.

Which unfortunately don't work on thick carpets. I need to come up with something to put under my computer desk. The carpet pile is so thick that those plastic mats are useless, unless they come in solid 1/2" thick polycarbonate.

But they do

I've seen plenty of those really thick, transluscent plastic sheets that go under desk chairs and they have spikes on the underside to grip the rug and keep the plastic mat from moving around.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: Mrvile

Originally posted by: Jeff7

Originally posted by: sswingle
Thats why they make those plastic mats to put under chairs with wheels.

Which unfortunately don't work on thick carpets. I need to come up with something to put under my computer desk. The carpet pile is so thick that those plastic mats are useless, unless they come in solid 1/2" thick polycarbonate.

But they do

I've seen plenty of those really thick, transluscent plastic sheets that go under desk chairs and they have spikes on the underside to grip the rug and keep the plastic mat from moving around.

Yep, just need to look harder.

To the OP, just buy some double-sided rug tape for $4.

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: glen

Originally posted by: OdiN
You need one of these.

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Not my problem you've got internet problems.

 

[glen]

What would secure a rug to an underlying carpet?

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: Mrvile

Originally posted by: Jeff7

Originally posted by: sswingle
Thats why they make those plastic mats to put under chairs with wheels.

Which unfortunately don't work on thick carpets. I need to come up with something to put under my computer desk. The carpet pile is so thick that those plastic mats are useless, unless they come in solid 1/2" thick polycarbonate.

But they do

I've seen plenty of those really thick, transluscent plastic sheets that go under desk chairs and they have spikes on the underside to grip the rug and keep the plastic mat from moving around.

Yep, just need to look harder.

To the OP, just buy some double-sided rug tape for $4.

Well I don't know what it'd have to be made out of. It's a thick carpet, with a sheet of foam underneath. I did get one of those plastic mats, but it's far too flexible - the chair sinks right into it, leaving deep dents in the plastic. I'm thinking something more like a 4'x8' sheet of waferboard would be better. Problem is that I'd need to rent a van to get it here. $7.30 for the wood, $25+ for the van. And I can't just move the desk to another room, as the entire apartment is carpeted, with the exception of the bathroom.



Anyhow, glen was the one who bumped this thread, so I'll reiterate his post here:

Originally posted by: glen
What would secure a rug to an underlying carpet?

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: glen
What would secure a rug to an underlying carpet?

See my post.

 

[Kelvrick]

Why don't you use some of that non-slip drawer liner stuff for the kitchen.

 

[I Saw OJ]

Hot glue.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Mrvile

Originally posted by: Jeff7

Originally posted by: sswingle
Thats why they make those plastic mats to put under chairs with wheels.

Which unfortunately don't work on thick carpets. I need to come up with something to put under my computer desk. The carpet pile is so thick that those plastic mats are useless, unless they come in solid 1/2" thick polycarbonate.

But they do

I've seen plenty of those really thick, transluscent plastic sheets that go under desk chairs and they have spikes on the underside to grip the rug and keep the plastic mat from moving around.

QFT

 

[DrPizza]

Originally posted by: Jeff7

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: Mrvile

Originally posted by: Jeff7

Originally posted by: sswingle
Thats why they make those plastic mats to put under chairs with wheels.

Which unfortunately don't work on thick carpets. I need to come up with something to put under my computer desk. The carpet pile is so thick that those plastic mats are useless, unless they come in solid 1/2" thick polycarbonate.

But they do

I've seen plenty of those really thick, transluscent plastic sheets that go under desk chairs and they have spikes on the underside to grip the rug and keep the plastic mat from moving around.

Yep, just need to look harder.

To the OP, just buy some double-sided rug tape for $4.

Well I don't know what it'd have to be made out of. It's a thick carpet, with a sheet of foam underneath. I did get one of those plastic mats, but it's far too flexible - the chair sinks right into it, leaving deep dents in the plastic. I'm thinking something more like a 4'x8' sheet of waferboard would be better. Problem is that I'd need to rent a van to get it here. $7.30 for the wood, $25+ for the van. And I can't just move the desk to another room, as the entire apartment is carpeted, with the exception of the bathroom.



Anyhow, glen was the one who bumped this thread, so I'll reiterate his post here:

Originally posted by: glen
What would secure a rug to an underlying carpet?

Why would you need to rent a van? Just protect the roof of your vehicle with some sort of soft blanket that won't scratch it, and put the plywood on the roof. You're a smart guy; I know you'll figure out how to tie it down. Drive slowly - don't exceed about 30mph.

Your post is a perfect example of why everyone needs to purchase a truck or van 😛