Instead you should roll the edge of the carpet back from the tile.
Fold or roll carpet.
Then fold one end of the rug which will begin your roll.
Detailed instructions on how to unpack fold and pack a fine rug for shipment.
How to fold a rug and tips for storing.
To determine which way to roll your rug decide which is more fragile.
Folding can lead to creases cracks and other damage.
Turn the carpet face down and place a metal straight edge along the edge of the carpet to be folded.
If the straight edge is wide and long enough kneel on it with one knee to hold it down.
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We show how to fold in thirds.
Keeping your carpet rolled not only prevents creases but prevents dirt and grime from building up on your carpet when you are not displaying it.
In general the pile is more delicate meaning you should roll your rug with the pile facing inward.
Instead roll the carpet into an even cylinder.
Then once the tile installation project is over you can roll the carpet over the strips and push it onto the nails you hammered into the subfloor.
Show quoted text if none of this works for you you could always take it off the roll and fold it.
You may find that folding in half or a straight roll may be suitable for your needs.
The back of the rug or the pile where the fibers are.
Start by folding the carpet into thirds length wise.
Provided you don t fold it too tightly and the folds are not pressed down it should be fine as you are only going down.
Fold the rug just under one third.
1st method of folding.
Never fold a rug for short or long term storage as permanent creases may form rolling a carpet can be done with minimal preparation.
How to fold a rug.
Install tack strips about half an inch away from the edge of the tile.
Step 4 hold the straight edge firmly in place.
Be sure it is under one third as the other portion will be folded back over the initial fold.
Leave 1 inches of the carpet showing between the straight edge and the edge of the carpet.
This tri fold method also makes the rug slightly more compact.
The rug below shows how you may fold the rug for either shipping or storage.