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04 September 2010, 03:09
ramrod340
How to hang a rug
I have a red hartebeest rug with felt backing. I had it hung over a rail in the last house. Looking to hang on the wall. What is the best method to hang it?


As usual just my $.02
Paul K
04 September 2010, 03:32
Outdoor Writer
If you're hanging it on sheetrock or wood, buy 3/4" round-headed upholstery tacks.

If you can't find black tacks, just buy a can of flat black paint, stick the tacks in a hunk of styrofoam or cardboard and spray the heads. Do at least two or three coats. That's what I had to do since I could only locate antique brass tacks.

I put them in about 8" apart, thus needed no other rings or anything to hang the rug. You will need another hand or two to get it done, however.





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04 September 2010, 04:08
ramrod340
tu2 Had not thought of the upholstery tacks. Thanks

Nice look Zebra


As usual just my $.02
Paul K
04 September 2010, 20:29
swampshooter
My zebra rug has black felt lining, I just used some dark brown thumb tacks, one about every 6 inches. ( couldn't find black at the store ). I have it on the floor now, but it hung fine for about 10 years.


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04 September 2010, 22:34
Outdoor Writer
I ALMOST used thumbtacks, but after sticking one through the felt and seeing what was left to go into the sheetrock, I decided to go with the longer upholstery tacks.

I do have standard thumbtacks holding up a much lighter bobcat rug, though.


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