A rug on the wall as a tasteful decoration

Have you never thought that a rug on the wall could make a tasteful decoration? Our article might change your mind. Wall-hung rugs used to be very popular and were intended as decorative pieces; they were also draped over sofas or tables. Over time, people began laying them on the floor as well, and that remained the custom for a very long time. Although a rug on the wall may seem like a very extravagant feature, it can improve the look of your wall and make your home feel cosier.

Mounting a rug on the wall gives it an attractive decorative feature. Some hand-woven rugs are masterpieces, and the only place where their full beauty can stand out is on a wall. The wall is the best place for a hand-woven rug.

Benefits of hanging a rug on the wall

Would you like to know what benefits you can expect when you hang a rug on the wall? Here are the benefits of a wall-hung rug:

• a rug will hide various flaws on the wall, such as cracks or other imperfections
• it can reduce noise in the room
• it helps keep the room warmer

How to hang a rug on the wall

There are many ways to hang a rug on the wall. It also depends on what kind of rug it is. Ways to hang a rug on the wall:

• some rugs already have loops
• Velcro
• hanging rod
• frame

Velcro

The easiest way to hang a rug on the wall without having to attach a rod or various fittings to it is to use Velcro.

The first thing you need to do is decide whether you want the rug to hang loosely on the wall or whether you want it to lie flush with the wall and be fixed to it. If you decide to let the rug hang loosely, you only need one strip of Velcro the same width as the rug.

However, if you want the rug to lie flush with the wall, you will need several strips of Velcro placed along the top, bottom and sides of the rug.

Hanging rod

Attach the rug to a rod mounted on the wall. The rod must be fixed securely enough to bear the weight of the rug.

Hanging a rug on the wall using a frame

Another way to hang a rug on the wall is with a frame. Attach the rug to a frame, which you then hang on the wall. Heavy rugs are not suitable for this method.

A few final tips

• do not choose a wall exposed to direct sunlight, as over time it can damage the colours of your rug
• do not hang the rug near a heat source, as the rug may be damaged
• before buying a rug, consider the size of the wall you want to hang it on
• we recommend vacuuming a wall-hung rug at least once a month

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