Rug Underlay

A rug underlay is one of those additions that makes an immediate and noticeable difference to how a rug sits, feels, and wears over time. In Hong Kong apartments, where smooth tiled and polished stone floors are the norm, a rug placed without underlay will move, shift, and bunch at the edges with regular use. An anti slip rug underlay solves this completely, the rug stays exactly where it is placed, the edges lie flat, and the floor beneath is protected from the friction and pressure of the rug moving against it.

The practical benefits extend beyond slip prevention. A non slip rug underlay adds a layer of cushioning between the rug and the floor, which makes a meaningful difference underfoot, particularly on hard tiled surfaces where even a piled rug can feel firmer than expected without something beneath it. It also extends the life of the rug itself by reducing the wear that comes from the underside rubbing directly against a hard floor surface over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right rug size for my room? Icon

To choose the right living room rug size, start by measuring your space. The goal is to pick a rug large enough to fit your furniture on it, creating a unified look. For smaller rooms, a rug in front of the furniture works well too.

For detailed room-by-room sizing recommendations, pro tips, preview rugs in your own space virtually and access our free styling service, visit our Rug Size Guide. There you’ll find all the tools and insights you need to confidently choose the right size for your home.

I'm not sure where to begin. Do you offer a complimentary styling service? Icon

You're not alone, and the good news is you don't have to work it out by yourself. With so many styles, colours, sizes and materials to weigh up, choosing a rug can feel like a lot. That's exactly what our complimentary styling service is here for.

Our stylists bring years of experience across interior design, so you'll have someone in your corner from the very start.

Share a little about your room, and your stylist will thoughtfully consider size, fibre, construction, colour and the way you live in the space. From there, they'll curate recommendations that feel natural, cohesive and grounded in your vision.

No stress, no guesswork: just expert advice tailored to you, so you can choose your rug with confidence.

Do you offer free shipping and returns? Icon

Yes. We offer free shipping and returns, Australia-wide, so you can feel confident bringing one home.

If it’s not quite right, you can return your rug within 30 days, as long as it’s unused and in its original condition. We cover return shipping on up to two rugs per customer every 30 days, and you’ll receive a full refund to your original payment method.

Items that cannot be returned:

- Rugs that have been used or cleaned
- Underlays and bath mats
- Playmats that have been opened/unsealed, this is due to hygiene reasons for young ones.
- Items marked Final Sale or No Returns

For more details, view our return policy here.

Underlay

Our underlays are available in a range of high-quality, eco-friendly materials that grip both the floor and the rug without leaving residue or causing damage to either surface. They are available across a range of sizes to suit different rug formats, from smaller bathroom and kitchen rugs through to larger living room and dining room pieces. The correct sizing is slightly smaller than the rug itself on all sides, which keeps the underlay concealed and allows the rug edges to lie flat naturally.

For households with children or pets, the safety dimension of a non slip rug underlay is as important as the practical one. A rug that shifts underfoot in a busy household is a trip hazard, particularly on smooth floors. Our pet friendly rugs and playmats collections both pair well with an underlay. Underlay is worth including with any rug on a smooth floor surface, but it is particularly valuable at larger scales. A bigger rug has more surface area to shift and make adding an underlay an important addition. Our oversized and larger format rugs across the natural, washable rugs, and lounge and living rugs collections all benefit from a correctly sized underlay beneath them.

Installing an underlay is straightforward. Place it flat on the clean floor surface, position the rug on top, and smooth from the centre outward to remove any air or movement. No adhesive or fixing is required. When you clean the rug or move furniture, the underlay lifts easily and can be repositioned without any damage to the floor.

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