How to Put Furniture on a Persian Rug
Persian rugs are beautiful and valuable. Fortunately, Persian rugs also are durable. Persian rugs usually will last a lifetime if they receive the proper care. The damage from furniture usually is minimal because Persian rugs are so well constructed. However, a few guidelines can help reduce the wear and tear on your rugs. You also should consider the way you arrange your furniture--proper placement can draw attention to your Persian rug. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Furniture
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Place carpet padding under the entire rug. A pad will absorb part of the furniture's weight, and relieve the pressure on the rug's fibers. A pad is particularly beneficial if you have a heavy piece of furniture made of wood, such as a dining room table or bureau.
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Place coasters or small pieces of carpet padding under furniture with pointed legs, such as chairs and small tables.
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Place heavy furniture near the edge of the rug.
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Rotate your Persian rugs, if you have more than one. The less time a heavy piece of furniture sits on a specific part of a Persian rug, the less it can damage it.
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Move heavy furniture at least a couple of inches on a regular basis to relieve stress on the Persian rug. Heavy pieces of furniture eventually can be placed in their original position before you move them again.
Placement
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Place sofas so they face toward the center of the Persian rug. Draw attention to the beauty of the rug.
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Place glass tables in the center of the rug. Glass, unlike wood furniture, will not hide the rug's central pattern.
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Place rugs at the foot of the bed in a bedroom. This draws attention to the rug when you enter the room.
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Keep as much furniture as you can off the rug.
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Run any electrical cords from lamps under the rug. Cords are unsightly and can cause people to trip.
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