One way to keep your rug in place is to anchor it with furniture.
How to make an area rug not move on carpet.
When that s not enough placing anti slip mats and sticky tape under the rug will do.
Rugs that slip and slide on hardwood vinyl or tile floors are a known hazard but you might not expect a rug to slide when it s lying on your carpet and that makes it even more dangerous.
Putting an area rug on top of carpet is a great way to protect the carpet and add depth to a space.
When laying an area rug over a hard surface such as hardwood flooring the biggest concern about the rug s movement is that it will slide around.
It s also a good way to drive yourself crazy as area rugs resting on top of carpet are prone to slipping sliding and creating tripping hazards.