Carpet/rug tape horror

[MrsClairmont]

A couple of years ago I stuck a rug to a carpet with double sided rug tape- tape designed for sticking down rugs. (Just because it kept on rucking up.)

Big mistake!

I now need to move the rug and have (by hard work) unstuck it, but the tape remains, seemingly welded to the carpet underneath.

Does anyone know a way to remove it? Should I let it dry out a bit (which I assume may happen now the rug has been removed) or would that make it worse?

The carpet is pale & the rug (many fibres from which are stuck to the tape) is dark blue, just to make it worse 😭😭. It's very noticeable.

Buy another rug!

Oh the rug is fine! The problem is the tape stuck to the carpet.

i would get an old sheet and put over the tape, and go over it with a warmish iron to see if you can encourage it to stick to the sheet instead of the carpet. Try it on a small area first!

Thank you!

Sticky stuff remover but check on your carpet first.

Hairdryer and gently pull

I did this. 2 pairs of tweezers and serious amount of elbow grease! Didn’t think it would work but once you get hold of a tiny edge then it should come if you pull hard enough. Carpet survived within minimal loss.

MSV MULTISOLVE Multi Purpose Solvent - Adhesive, Sealant & Glue Remover - Aerosol Spray - CT1 Adhesive Remover - Fast Working & Drying - Clear
, leave it 20 minutes then job done.

Hairdryer and pull the tape is much safer than an iron. Good luck!

Ideally two people one to hold the dryer and one to pull the tape.