My husband is disabled and sometimes trips on throw rugs. Is this tape strong to use to prevent tripping? Would it leave tape residue on the carpet?
1957824
I used it on carpet and with a very large rug. It works great at keeping the rug down. I have lifted it up to see if residue was left and so far so good. I have only had it on for about 6 months so I'm not sure if residue would occur if left on for a long period but I'm happy with the results so far.
1957825
I have not used it for a "throw rug to carpet" application but use it to keep throw rugs in place on laminate floors and it works great and leaves no residue. Using this tape on throw rugs allows you to vacuum without moving or sucking up the rug. From my view point, it's a great product just to have around for various applications.
1957826
It definitely has held ours down. We put the tape all around the edges and then strips going up and down and it hasn't budged. As far as residue, I'm not sure. We haven't taken it up. It was just what we needed!!
1957827
It is very strong tape. It holds pieces of carpet on our hardwood stairs with everyone running up and down, including two dogs. I recommend it for your purpose. I don't know about residue as we never take our carpet pieces up. We just vacuum them in place. You could read and see if the glue is water soluble, hence washable.
1957828
Be sure to place the tape as close to the edge of the rug as possible. That way, the edges lay very flat with no risk of tripping. There is no residue left on the carpet at all. Hope this helps.
1957829
I think this tape is strong but you would need to change it pretty often to maintain the strong grip. I use it on hard surfaces and yes it leaves residue, but I'm not sure what would happen on a carpet surface. There's however, never residue on the bottom side of the rug. I hope this helps you.
1957830
It may or may not keep your rugs down. I have a 3x7' rug on top of carpet, and it doesn't move. However, I have a oriental 5x8' rug on top of the same carpet, and it still bubbles up in spots on the edges. I had this same oriental rug on top of other carpet in a previous house and the rug never moved, even without tape. I don't think I would buy this tape again. I'd need something stronger. I think a lot of depends on the type of carpet and the type of rug. I don't think it leaves a residue but I'm not positive as I haven't removed a rug yet.
256391
I'm sorry, but I don't know that. All of the paths my mom uses it for are carpeted. I would imagine if it's dragged across a floor rather than the walker lifted a little ahead of them, it might leave marks.
828932
I think that it is a very good product and it absorbs well.I have not had a problem with it getting on the carpet.And yes it wipes off well with terry cloth
1809026
Hello! I covered a rip on the top of the middle couch cushion on a leather and vinyl couch I have. The tape has been in place for about 2 months, without lifting, cracking, or otherwise breaking down. It really STICKS! The only problem I have, is that the surface texture of the couch is dull/satiny, and the tape is very shiny, which is just my "eye for perfection," flaring up! :) If someone is using it to patch a rip, it is a workhorse. I bought clear, because I did not find any of their tape in the reddish brown color of my couch. In a vehicle, one would consider changes in weather and temperatures. Although, I have used black Gorilla Tape in my barn, to cover sharp edges of a wire partition. It's been in there for about a year, through minus degree weather, and very hot weather, and still holding strong, with very little or no fraying, even though my gelding rubs his body against it regularly, as it is at a level to his shoulders and lower hips.
217211
This double faced tape will hold if the marble floor surface is clean before putting it down. I think depending on the traffic you can lay strips of this tape side by side for an extra measure of holding power. I have this tape at an entrance sticking carpet to mat and now months later the mad has not moved.
1775339
Yes! I bought this tape for my preschool class. I used this tape to make "X" on the carpet so the kids know where their seat is. I just pulled up last years because they were looking a little worn. The tape came right up without a fight. Do be careful on the floor. Although it does come up, it is a bit more challenging because the tape will come up in small pieces.
231023
i would not use it on the floor,i use it my side runners on my jeep,very good,all so ,on step ladder,theout door tape works very well on steel ,wood.,not on the floor .westy
284023
It is sturdy and strong. It does not skid on my carpet. I keep it in front of my couch when the peripheral neuropathy in my ankles, feet and toes flare up.
2107539
In my opinion, you will want a larger piece, OR you will want to cut multiple strips.. this tape isn't very wide. It will keep the carpet tacked down in place, but the first time someone kicks up a corner, it will definitely come loose. The adhesive just isn't that strong... it may stick pretty good on your (clean) hard wood, but it won't stick that well to the underside of the carpet. If you want to use velcro for this job, you'll want larger pieces of velcro, ideally with a much more durable glue. Several projects I have accomplished with this tape have failed... and I even hot glue gunned the velcro to one of my pieces. That's my experience... good luck. Mark
180047
I just went and felt the tape I put on my basement stairs (a couple years ago now). It's like there are little granules/grit sprinkled throughout, but they're beneath a sort of coating of soft polymer. (I've noted before how it doesn't even feel uncomfortable to bare feet as you go quickly down the stairs, and I guess that's why.) I have wood floors myself, and I'd be comfortable trying what you said, though I'd make a note to check after 6 months or so to see if that coating wears off and exposes the granules/grit, which then might be abrasive to the floors. You're putting a lot of concentrated weight on the bottom rails of a rocking chair, so it might wear off faster than just people walking down stairs.
897901
Yes, I'm sure you could use it on carpet. I didn't try the tape that came with it, but you could just use that, or packing tape might work.
156759
shouldn't leave residue unless its on left on for a while, meaning a few days or more. as for lifting it, depends on how well the carpet is put down, how long the tape is on, if its walked on, ect. this is pretty much true for any tape
2071204
I put a 5 x 7 area rug on a low pile carpet 3 months ago and it hasn't moved yet. Use lots and lots and lots of the tape however.
2071205
I applied 5 strips across the width of my 6 x 3' runner at different locations...one at each end, three in between. The runners have held firm to my carpet, thus my good review of this tape. I cannot speak about wool runners as I'm not the manufacturer. The cost of this roll is probably worth a try if you've attempted other products. All I know is that I am sold on this product. I am going to apply it to 3 other runners I have.
648699
The instructions that came with mine said not to use it on carpet floor. I imagine after a while it will likely discolor carpet and depending on the carpet, possibly melt it.
1571933
I use mine on carpet also & it does not slip. Get ready for a great workout!
1233868
This hasn't been a problem for any of the users in our house, and if anything I'd think slipping would be more of an issue on bare floors. We haven't used it on anything but carpet, though, so I know it's fine there.