How to Measure for a Rug Runner
Rug runners are long and narrow rugs that are commonly used in home entryways and hallways, but are also used in large rooms. The trick to finding a rug runner that works perfectly in your home is finding one that fits the space. Follow these simple steps to learn how to measure the space for the perfect fit for your new rug runner.
First: How to measure a space for a rug runner
Start by deciding how much of the designated space in your home you want to get filled by the rug runner. Once you know approximately how much space you want the rug runner to take up, you can use a measuring tape to measure the area. Measure the width and length of the space, locking the tape measure in place after each measurement so you can record the measurements on a piece of paper.
Second: Useful tips
To ensure that the rug runners you purchase fits the space correctly, definitely measure the space twice. It is always better to double-check your measurements, and this extra step does not take up too much time. You might also want to buy a runner pad to place under your rug runner to ensure that the rug does not slip around when it is walked on. You can easily cut a runner pad down to a size that fits underneath a specific size of rug runner. It is always best to buy a larger piece so you have a little bit of extra pad to work with in case of incorrect measurements.