Tripping On Rug On Carpet

Originally published 5 august 2019.

Tripping on rug on carpet.

When using an area rug over carpet it s important to make sure that the rug is properly anchored to avoid having it bunch up and become a tripping hazard. Putting an area rug on top of carpet is a great way to protect the carpet and add depth to a space. 95 likes 3 comments. When laying the rug over carpet however the concern is more about the rug wrinkling or rippling which presents a big tripping hazard wrinkling will occur because as one area of the rug is stepped on it will shift assuming it is not properly.

Alternatively try rug anchors or pins. If you re buying opt for a rug with an anti slip backing. If you already have a rug attach your own slip proof material to the back. A snag in a carpet can lead to a similar issue with loose material potentially tripping up someone as they walk by.

It s also a good way to drive yourself crazy as area rugs resting on top of carpet are prone to slipping sliding and creating tripping hazards. O brien email protected as part a of this article discusses the owner of the store or establishment may be liable for a customer s injuries as a result of falling on an unsafe mat or rug on the floor. Rugs that slip and slide on hardwood vinyl or tile floors are a known hazard but you might not expect a rug to slide when it s lying on your carpet and that makes it even more dangerous. Make sure you cut your underlay at least 5cm 2 inches shorter and narrower than your rug or runner otherwise you may find the edges of your rug will lift and cause a trip hazard.

Enjoy it if any of the above guidelines don t sit well with you throw them out the window and go with your gut feeling. When that s not enough placing anti slip mats and sticky tape under the rug will do. I researched online for options and was disappointed with the products their price and how quickly they wore out. Having the carpet repaired as soon as possible is a sound way to keep a property safe.

This was my solution. Torn carpet means an uneven surface and it leads to an increased risk of a person s foot catching part of the tear leading to a fall. Injured after tripping on an unsecured rug in a store proving liability part b by daniel j. To stop rugs slipping on carpets follow these key steps.

Non slip rug underlays can be cut to size to allow the perfect fit beneath your rug or runner and are then simply placed on the carpet with your rug sitting neatly and securely on top. H h s joel bray and jennifer koper say yes and offer expert advice on how to achieve th. Layering rugs is on trend but is it okay to layer a rug over carpet.