May 26, 2021

How To Fix A Cowhide Rug Curl

fix cowhide rug curl

Even the best cowhide rugs can get a curl now and again, so if you want to know how to flatten a cowhide rug, read on. What's happening is the cowhide rug leather is losing some moisture and starts to curl a little. We'll show you how to fix that in just a few very easy steps. We let the example cowhide rug in our showroom curl for several months to get it ready to show how well this works..... Learn how to clean a cowhide rug: How To Clean a Cowhide Rug

fix cowhide rug curl

STEP ONE: Spray some water on top of the cowhide rug just where the curl is.

fix cowhide rug curl

STEP TWO: Spray some water on the underside of the cowhide rug just where the curl is.

fix cowhide rug curl

STEP THREE: Place a rag or washcloth flat under the damp area and also one directly on top of the cowhide rug curl.

fix cowhide rug curl

STEP FOUR: Place something flat and heavy on top of the cowhide rug and leave overnight. *Make sure you have forced the cowhide curl to lay flat underneath the rag.

fix cowhide rug curl

And there you go! After sitting overnight, the curled edge should relax and lie flat again. For a stubborn curl, the process can be repeated, taking care not to oversaturate the hide.

A quality cowhide rug can provide decades of use with proper care. Explore our cowhide rug care guide for cleaning and everyday maintenance, or browse Furug's collection of individually photographed Brazilian cowhide rugs to choose the exact hide for your space.

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