Rug in lounge

[Mrs.L.C]

Hi. We have just redecorated in the lounge and put down laminate flooring but I would like a rug down esp when it gets colder and for the none walkers. Has anyone else got one and if so what did you use to stop it moving/folding up and are ofsted ok with them?

[littlesprogs]

I may be wrong but i'm sure you can buy some non-slip thing to go under it. I cant remember what its called but i'm sure somebody will be along to help you soon x

[SimplyLucy]

I have a huge rug in my lounge o the laminate flooring. My rug already has a non slip backing but I know you can buy some non slip stuff to go under a rug if needed.

OFSTED never mentioned my rug. My lounge is a walk through to the dining room and kitchen and is continually walked on. My rug however is quite thin so doesn't pose a trip hazzard. I guess if it were thicker OFSTED might say it's not safe.

[angeldelight]

Yes I have got one on my floor

I have the non slip thing under mine cant remember what it is called either

I do know that I got if from argos if you look in the book where their rugs etc are it was around there somewhere

Angel xx

[Mrs.L.C]

Is it a rubber back underlay of the fleece one? Just dont know what the best ones to get that wont damage/mark the floor

[angeldelight]

Mine is like rubber and it does not mark my floor and the rug stays in place

Angel xx

[SimplyLucy]

My rug is rubber backed. Said it was for laminate floors and I've had no problems with it.

[katickles]

I have a rug on my laminate floor - i boought some backing tape btbh, i haven't stuck it down & its not been mentioned by ofsted.

:)

[angeldelight]

Oh I used sticky back tape to start with and the rug started to slip and move it took us ages to get the tape off the floor so in the end I went for the rubber mat under neath the rug

It is very thin so you can not tell it is even there and the rug does not move

Angel xx

[miffy]

So long as it won't slip when the children walk on it you should be OK

miffy xx

[angeldelight]

I also know that Ofsted like to know that the rug can not move - because sometimes a foot can be caught underneath even if you dont realise this or even if its not happened before
So a child could trip

Best to be safe than sorry I think

Angel xx

[Mrs.L.C]

Great thanks. I think thats what we will do. Cheers

[chez1373]

I want a rug too in my room so im gad ive read this thread thanks guys x

[Spangles]

We bought some non-slip stuff for our back door kitchen mat from Woolworths, it wasn't expensive and does the job!

[Cammie Doodle]

They also sell packs of this non slip stuff for rugs in Ikea