For the floor, or for the wall! That beautiful Persian rug or kilim you purchased can serve as a floor or wall covering. To hang your treasured “floor” covering on the wall, you have a number of options.
Frames
Perhaps the most elaborate way to hang a rug or kilim is to frame it, in the same manner as a painting, photograph or drawing. This is best for smaller pieces in terms of labour, however framing larger pieces can appear quite grandiose and suit posher interiors.
Carpet Rods
If your rug is a rectangle or square, a sleeve can be attached to the back near the top edge so that a rod can be inserted. This rod would then rest on brackets attached to the wall (or from hooks hanging from the ceiling). It is best to seek the assistance of a professional before attaching a sleeve to your rug.
Carpet Hangers
In the past, carpet hangers were simply two strips of wood between which a rug would be secured in place by a number of small pins (or fine nails). The rug could then be mounted on the wall. Another variation requires only one strip of wood with the pins pointing upwards. The rug would be pressed onto the pins, hanging over the wood strip. This allowed for easy removal of the floor covering for cleaning.
However, there are a variety of carpet hangers available on the market today, crafted from hardwood and metal that are in a whole range of shades and designs. Some are very plain while others can be highly ornate. If you’re having trouble selecting the most 
suitable one for your rug, call us. We can help (even if you didn’t buy the rug at our store!)
And Remember…
The most important thing to remember when hanging a rug is that it doesn’t sag anywhere along the edge where it connects to the hanger, no matter what type of hanger you use (see the photo to the left of what NOT to do). This could be disastrous!
Regardless of size or weight, you have to make sure that the rug has plenty of support in a vertical state so that it doesn’t warp. Select a product that is strong enough to provide the support it requires. The last thing you want is to damage your precious rug, especially when in such a visible location.
You’ll also want to make sure that the wall is cleaned and thoroughly dried prior to hanging.
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I have a very fine 2 x 3+ silk rug that I would like to hang and cannot fine a rod for it….can you help me?
Thank you.
I am searching for a hanger for a Persian rug and a quilt that is for sure not going to “bleed” wood oils or any other chemical.
Can you please point me in the direction of, perhaps, one that is made of stainless steel?
Many thanks, Jeff
We’re currently finding something that may be suitable.
Give us a bit of time to check what there is.
Jeff: we use rug clips for our displays that don’t “bleed” anything into the rug, damaging it. If you’d like to drop by our gallery, you can check them out and see if they’re suitable for you.
Charlene: Since the rug is quite small, clips can be used to hang it up. You can also use very thin nails. As for rods that are suitable, please contact a drapery store.