Use rug gripper or tape This way, your rug won't get bunched up or have curled ends, preventing you from slipping over it. The best way to keep your rug from slipping is using a really strong double sided carpet tape or actually caulking it to the floor (our second solution listed).
Use a Non-Slip Rug Pad You can solve this issue with a non-slip rug pad. These thin, slightly sticky layers go beneath your area rugs to keep them in place. They protect your hardwood floor from damage as well as your family and guests from an accidental fall.
Use a Rug Pad
An anti-slip rug pad is the best way to prevent a rug from sliding or bunching up on a carpet. A carpet-to-carpet non-slip rug pad like the Carpet Lock Rug Pad holds your area rug in place on the carpet with its joint natural rubber and felt.
One choice that we've seen good reviews for is the Xfasten double-sided carpet tape. It's a heavy-duty rug tape that provides a sturdy grip while being gentle on delicate floor surfaces like laminate and wood flooring.
True, most rug pad options can grip your area rug and prevent it from sliding on hardwood floors, but a cheap one can scratch your floors, create some ugly marks, and eventually stop working. A wrong rug pad can also discolor wood or tile floors.
Recommendation: We recommend Scotch-Blue™ Painter's Tape for Delicate Surfaces #2080 (orange core) for most wood floor applications. Other tapes manufactured by 3M may be preferable for other applications (see Hardwood Floor Tape Selector Guide below).
How do you make a homemade rug not slip? There are many ways you can do this just as you can with a store-bought rug. You can use silicone caulking on the underside of the rug, use specialized rug gripper, or a non slip rug pad.
Anti-slip mats are an absolute must-have to keep your rug looking great in your home. The anti-slip mat contains a polyester fleece to ensure that the rug doesn't move around and also prevents trip hazards and slips in high traffic areas.
Rug corners on hardwood floors can be kept down through furniture and rug tape. Both of these methods are quick and easy solutions, but a better permanent solution is to use a rug pad.
Remove the carpet and apply tape in X shapes from one side of the perimeter to the other, in order to connect all angles; Gently peel the backing and put the carpet onto the tape; Walk over the carpet or run a carpet roller over the entire area, especially the perimeter, to ensure the carpet and tape stick together.
Rugs placed strategically in high-traffic areas or entryways can protect hardwood floors from scratches, spills, or moisture, while adding warmth and coziness to any space. However, if you're not careful, sometimes area rugs can end up doing more damage than good to hardwood floors.
Use a rug pad
Using a rug pad is one of the most common ways to keep your rug in place simply because it works. It's also one of the most reliable ways to keep your rug in place, reliably anchoring it down without damaging your floors. Rug pads are typically made from either PVC, natural rubber, or felt.
Rug pads to the rescue
An area rug for hardwood floors and a rug pad is the go-to solution to avoid scratches. One of the most essential functions of a rug pad is safety. The rug pad enhances the grip of the carpet and stops it from moving or slipping.
Our best overall pick, the Loloi Loloi-Grip Rug Pad, is made with polyester and polypropylene and proved to be one of the most effective options for preventing slippage. The same goes for the Durahold Plus(TM) Felt and Rubber Rug Pad for Hard Floors (best durable), which is made with a grippy rubber backing.
So keep your rugs in place with a carpet underlay. Anti-slip underlay makes your rug safer and much easier to vacuum.
Apply long lines of silicone or similar sealant to the back of the rug, running the lines around the rug's edges and all around the inside. For best results, flatten the lines so the material grips the fabric.
Gorilla tape sticks to smooth, rough and uneven surfaces, including wood, stone, stucco, brick, metal and vinyl.
The short answer? Yes, you can apply painter's tape to wood flooring. However, you will want to make sure you get a tape that is designed for delicate surfaces.
The industry rule is to tape only paper-to-paper or paper-to-trim. It's the best way to insure that tape won't pull the finish or leave a residue behind. This photo from the DIY network shows a very nice installation of rosin paper to protect a floor.