How Do You Get a Rug Under the Bed?

Putting a rug under your bed can transform the ambiance of a bedroom, adding a touch of comfort and style. While the end result is alluring, it can be difficult to position the rug without damaging it.

We spoke to rug pros Chris Fennell and Gary Remillard for some industry tips. You’ll learn how to prep your space, lay the rug properly and maintain it so it looks great for years to come.

Before You Put a Rug Under Your Bed

Start by cleaning. Remove any items stored under your bed, then vacuum or sweep thoroughly. Mop or wipe down hardwood floors to remove residual dust.

“If there’s a rug in place that a customer is replacing, we’ll remove the old one, and they can vacuum underneath before the new one is laid,” Fennell says.

Also, clear the floor space around the bed so there’s plenty of room to maneuver. Move nightstands or furniture out of the way. “We tell homeowners to remove any breakables from the room, and we remove or move any furniture,” Fennell says.

If possible, enlist a helper to make this task more manageable. Beds are heavy and difficult to lift while unrolling or moving a rug.

How To Put a Rug Under Your Bed

Professional rug delivery crews work together to position the rug under a bed. The technique varies depending on how much of the rug goes under the bed.

“If the rug is only going under part of the bed, our movers will lift up half of the bed and one rolls out the rug, then they lift the other half of the bed,” Fennell says, “If the rug is going fully under the bed, we will take the bed apart or remove other furniture to move the bed out of the way.”

Remillard recommends determining how much of the rug is going under the bed first. Then position your rug appropriately, so it’s close to in place before dealing with the bed.

Here’s how professional movers tackle this:

Put a rug completely under the bed

• Remove all bedding.
• Remove the mattress and box spring. Stand them securely against a nearby wall, or in adjacent room.
• Disassemble the bed frame using appropriate tools. Each bed is different, but generally consists of four pieces.
• Carefully lay the pieces in a nearby room.
• Unroll your rug and lay it down.
• Adjust and move the rug until it’s where you want it.
• Reassemble the bed in the center of the rug.

Put a rug partially under the bed

• Measure the length of the rug.
• Determine how far under the bed you want the rug. Use painter’s tape or an object to mark where you want the rug to end.
• Use this end mark and your rug’s dimensions to position the rug at the end of the bed. If your rug is 10 feet long and you want half of it to be under the bed, place the rug five feet from the end of the bed and unroll from there. This should leave your rug unrolled at your desired end point.
• Center the rug with the bed. This prevents side to side adjustments later on.
• While a helper lifts one foot of the bed, unroll some of the rug and place it under the bed.
• Repeat this step on the other side of the bed. Both sides may need to be lifted several times.
• Set the bed down and make adjustments as needed.

Pro tip: Remillard recommends your helper lift the bed while making adjustments to avoid damaging the rug.

What To Do After Your Rug Is Under Your Bed

Whew! You did it. Your rug is under the bed and looking great. Now what?

To properly maintain the rug and the floor, here are a few things you can do:

• Vacuum regularly: This removes dust and dirt.
• Keep the rug clean: Spot clean or shampoo your rug as needed. You can rent a rug cleaner at most home improvement stores. Or hire a professional. “If the rug is in a bedroom, these tend to see very little foot traffic, so a rug can be there for many years before cleaning is necessary,” Fennell says.
• Rotate regularly: “If there’s a lot of light in the room with lots of windows, you may want to consider rotating the rug every once in a while,” Fennell says. “However, you would need to disassemble or lift the bed to do that.” A quarter turn annually should be sufficient.
• Add furniture pads: Plastic or felt pads placed under bedposts (aka legs) protect the rug from damage.

About the Experts

Gary Remillard owns Oriental Rug Restoration by Gary Remillard in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. A master weaver, he’s been in the rug industry for 35 years.

Chris Fennell is the showroom manager for Landry and Arcari Rugs and Carpeting, a reputable Oriental rug sales and service company in Salem, Massachusetts.

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