Hanging a textile or rug can be an ideal way to bring colour to bare walls with large pieces providing statement making coverage.
Displaying rugs on walls.
Sigvard bernadotte 1907 2002 a carpet circa 1960.
Displaying navajo rugs on wall.
A heavy cotton casing may be sewn onto the back of the rug again this should be hand sewn if hanging a handmade or antique rug to form a tube through which the curtain rod may be inserted.
Hanging a rug with velcro.
Keeping rugs off the ground is a great way to protect them from wear and tear.
So if you are hanging a 30 x 60.
The first step is to cut your board and velcro to the appropriate length you want them to be 2 shorter than the textile.
However nailing or pinning rugs directly to the wall can cause damage to the dies and fibers in your rug long term.
Carpet clamps or rug clips are another popular way to display rugs on the wall often used in museums and rug shops.
Decorative rugs can be a wonderful addition to any room.
The only issue with rug clamps is that the weight of the rug could be unevenly distributed which can cause the shape to warp over time.
The second method of hanging an area rug on the wall involves the use of a curtain rod.
10 tips for displaying rugs at home.
How to hang a rug on a wall.
6 ft 1 in x 4 ft 4 in 185 x 132 cm.
Rugs are versatile pieces that don t have to be only used on the floor.
Photo by trevor tondo otto methods for hanging 1.