Sick of Your Rugs Sliding Around the Floor? I Swear by This $8 Fix for Zero Budge
It works on hard floors, carpets, and can be trimmed to size with scissors. Plus, there is no sticky residue to contend with
If stepping onto your rug often feels like a ride on a magic carpet, then it’s time to easily and quickly secure it to the floor without damage or fuss.
I have a mix of carpeted and hard floors and love adding a cozy rug to easily change up the look of my rooms and add texture to the space. However, that annoying slippage underfoot is not just a nuisance; it’s a hazard, as I have a condition that means my joints dislocate at the tiniest slip.
Available in 19 sizes and two colors, this cut-to-size rug gripper takes just minutes to install and stops floor coverings from slipping around. It doesn't have any sticky adhesive either, so it lifts with ease when you need it to.
I have been using these since I moved into my first home in 2012. They last for years and have survived three house moves and countless rug swaps in my home, which I share with my husband, young daughter, and pets.
Having the rugs underfoot is a big bonus for us to avoid falls and injuries, and because we have to vacuum our home daily to keep it clean with pets, we need floor coverings to stay firmly put.
Even with the most powerful vacuum, my trusted Miele C3, which we have reviewed and love, the grippers do not budge.
To install, simply clean the floor and make sure it is free of dust and debris. Arrange it in the position you need and lay your rug on top. I trim any extra that is sticking out in view with a pair of sharp everyday scissors, available at Walmart.
I use the offcuts under the slippery doormat I have in the kitchen. And the best thing is, when you no longer need it, or change your living room layout, simply peel it off the floor – there is no adhesive to leave a mark behind – and reposition it elsewhere for more years of use.
What Shoppers Say
More than 50,000 Amazon shoppers have purchased and reviewed this affordable item on site, garnering an average rating of 4.4 stars out of 5.
Marquette D Evans recently added her thoughts, giving the 'great product' the full star rating. She explains, ‘I have never been disappointed by anything from Gorilla, and these pads are no exception. Easily trimmed to fit with scissors.
'Provides a nice light padding without raising the level of the rugs so that doors don't drag. Keeps rugs in place very well. Bought them for three runners, and they work so well that I got a small one for the rug at our entry door. Finally, the price is very reasonable. Great purchase.’
Another five-star write-up comes from Angela Robinson, who says, ‘This works well under a small wool rug that had been sliding all over my bedroom. It keeps the rug in place. I end up straightening the rug about once a week as the rug shifts a bit off the gripper (though the gripper stays in one place on the floor). So far, no marks on the floor or rug, but we've only had it about a month.’
I have found that sort of shifting happens minimally when the gripper is in place on top of a carpet, and not at all on top of hard floors.
Other shoppers are using it around the home, including keeping chef mats in place in the kitchen, memory foam bath mats that have lost their grip after washing, and to aid elderly pets that were slipping on rugs that moved underpaw.
Many note how useful it is to be able to trim it with scissors to fit exactly. The Gorilla Grip Strong Pad Grippers from Amazon are available in rectangular and round versions with multiple sizing options to keep manual trimming to a minimum.
What to Shop
Keeping your floors clean during the busy spring and summer seasons is no mean feat. Here is a selection of the best products and tools to keep yours fresh with minimal daily effort.
All prices were correct at the time of publication.
Versatile, lightweight, and powerful, this Bissell stick can be transformed to handheld at the click of a button, with multiple floorheads and attachments for easy debris removal on floors, rugs, upholstery, and everyday spills around your home.
Our floorcare testing team and cleaning pros love this powerful carpet and rug cleaner, which banishes stains, new and old, with ease. It’s a great addition for households with pets or young children for the inevitable daily spills.
High investment, but exceptional reward. I have been using this in my home for more than a year, and it has slashed my canister vacuum use by 90%, and mops dirty hardwood floors exceptionally well. Read my full review.
This reusable and washable rug tape is a gem for rugs on hard floors, as it discreetly attaches to the rug itself and keeps your floor coverings firmly in place. This pack has 12 pieces, so you can use it under multiple floor coverings and mats in your home.
The beautiful rugs from Ruggable set the new industry standard for easy care as they are machine washable, making year-round floor care easier than ever. This design is available in seven colors and eight dimensions, plus runner options.
Tackling stains as they happen is the easiest way to keep your carpets and rugs fresh. This formulation tackles marks old and new and is safe to use on wool, nylon, and synthetic fabrics, both in carpets and rugs, as well as on upholstery.
To refresh rugs without harsh chemicals, we tried a baking soda and essential oil mix and were impressed with the results.
Love the latest product news and helpful shopping advice? Sign up for our newsletter and get the latest features delivered straight to your inbox.
