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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many coats of Rug Anchor do I have to apply?
- How do I get the buckles and creases out of a flat-weave
textile rug – that is, one that’s woven more like a blanket than a
carpet-type rug?
- I set my rugs into place before Rug Anchor was dry. How do I clean
it off my vinyl and stone floors?
- When I use Rug Anchor, should I discard the pad I bought for use
under my rug?
- What is the long-term effect of Rug Anchor on wood floors?
- Can rugs and mats that have been treated with Rug Anchor be used on
wall-to-wall carpeting?
- Is Rug Anchor recommended for use on laminated floors and other
surfaces?
- Is Rug Anchor's anti-slip grip just as powerful for all types of
rugs, runners, carpets, mats, and other items?
- Can I use Rug Anchor to secure bath or shower stools? What
about securing cushions on these types of stools?
- Can Rug Anchor be used to take the slipperiness out of the soles of
new shoes or slick floors?
1. How many coats of Rug Anchor do I have to apply?
Most of the time, only one coat is necessary. However, if your rug's
underside is very porous, absorbent, or fluffy, additional coats of Rug
Anchor might be required.
2. How do I get the buckles and creases out of a
flat-weave textile rug – that is, one that’s woven more like a blanket
than a carpet-type rug?
- Dilute Rug Anchor with just enough water to enable the use of a spray
bottle.
- Wearing gloves, work in sections to spray on a light coat of formula
on the entire back of the rug, shaping and flattening as you go.
- When the rug is completely dry, spray on another heavier application,
and again let it dry well.
- Finally, to increase the rug's grip, brush full-strength Rug Anchor
around the rug's underside border, according to the bottle label
instructions.
3. I set my rugs into place before Rug Anchor was dry. How do I clean
it off my vinyl and stone floors?
Rubbing alcohol and a soft cloth will do the job very nicely!
4. When I use Rug Anchor, should I discard the pad I bought for use
under my rug?
No. Simply trim the pad to allow the border of the rug that's treated with
Rug Anchor to make contact with the floor or carpeting. This ensures the
powerful Rug Anchor grip, while the pad still adds cushioning and insulation
to your rug. We do not recommend applying Rug Anchor to pads, as they are generally
too delicate and will likely tear as they are lifted from the floor.
5. What is the long-term effect of Rug Anchor on wood floors?
Of course, this was a major consideration when we decided on the formula for
Rug Anchor. Our chemists tell us that our formula's molecules are totally
non-transferring (meaning that, once Rug Anchor has coalesced, its molecules
will not combine with any other molecules) but that Rug Anchor can, over time,
absorb oil. Having said that...
It isn't the wood that we would be concerned for; rather, it's the
coating/finish that's applied to it, as some may be too
delicate for Rug Anchor's powerful grip.
6. Can rugs and mats that have been treated with Rug Anchor be used on
wall-to-wall carpeting?
Yes, they can. Look at this photo
of a treated mat that has lain exactly where it was placed on wall-to-wall
carpeting – more than three years ago!
You probably can see the cable that was placed under the carpeting when it
was laid (it runs up the right side); you definitely can see that the
carpeting is still soft and clean. And the pale wheat colors are just the same
as they were when the carpeting was new! (Of course, you also can see that
it's past time to replace the carpeting!!)
Just remember to dry, dry, dry after applying Rug Anchor and before use on
any surface.
7. Is Rug Anchor recommended for use on laminated floors and other
surfaces?
No. Because laminate is paper-thin, it's just too delicate for the powerful
Rug Anchor grip.
8. Is Rug Anchor's anti-slip grip just as powerful for all types of
rugs, runners, carpets, mats, and other items?
The power of Rug Anchor's grip mostly varies with the thickness of your
application: A thin application will not be as strong as a thick one. (By the
way, depending on the proportions you use, diluting Rug Anchor with water to
make a spray can help prevent fabrics from fraying and unraveling – even
if the spray is so diluted that it barely grips at all.)
Certain types of extremely "thirsty" floor coverings, such as flannel,
high-pile, or terry/loop rugs and mats, can impede the powerful Rug Anchor
anti-slip grip because of their absorbency and uneven surface area. Therefore,
they might require several coats and, possibly, an application right in the
center to improve stability.
Chemically-based materials, such as vinyl-backed rugs, shop mats,
adhesive-coated pads, and oily-to-the-touch synthetic fabrics, can exude a
somewhat slick (or even tacky) residue – especially when they are new and
unwashed – that can mix with Rug Anchor during application and negate Rug
Anchor's grip completely. A good washing with an effective detergent before
using Rug Anchor usually solves this problem.
As with all projects, always test on an inconspicuous spot.
9. Can I use Rug Anchor to secure bath or shower
stools? What about securing cushions on these types of stools?
No. Rug Anchor should never be used in damp or wet areas.
10. Can Rug Anchor be used to take the slipperiness out of the soles of
new shoes or slick floors?
Definitely not! This would make the shoes
unresponsive to the precise body/muscle movements necessary to maintain
balance.
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