In Soviet times, having carpets on the walls or floors was considered a sign of status. The design of modern interiors does not involve the use of such things, and many carpet owners throw them away or send them to the dacha as unnecessary trash, forgetting that for every old thing you can come up with a new and unusual use.
Exercise mat
Why buy a new training surface if you can make several copies from an old and no longer needed carpet? To do this, just cut out several rectangles of the required size and go along the edge with an overlocker. This will give you the opportunity to save money and get comfortable training mats. They soften impacts from dumbbells or barbells and muffle sounds.
Insulation for various utility rooms
A piece of old carpet can not only perfectly cope with the role of a scratching post, but will also be successfully used as bedding or insulation in a dog kennel.
With the help of an old carpet, you can eliminate drafts from any home or commercial building. This method of application is also suitable for cramped garages, where there is a risk of damaging the surface of the car.
Covering paths between beds or compost heaps
Old carpet that is no longer usable can be used as a compost aid.Any fallen leaves, grass clippings or other organic waste will turn into compost very quickly if covered with a carpet.
Lining for furniture legs
Pieces of carpet fabric are glued to the legs of tables, chairs, cabinets and other furniture. This will keep the flooring intact and intact without additional investment.
Punching bag
The old product must be rolled into a tight roll, firmly secured, and hung from the ceiling. This punching bag will be an excellent exercise machine for all boys. All that remains is to purchase boxing gloves.
Hammock in the country
An old but strong carpet can be used in the country as a hammock. If the fabric is hard, you can cover it with a softer fabric. To prevent the old product from falling apart during use, you can sew a strong braid around the perimeter, or strengthen the carpet in another way.
Sound muffler
Every home has equipment that makes loud and unpleasant sounds. A rectangular piece of carpet placed under a washing machine, refrigerator or other household appliances will eliminate this unpleasant problem.
House slippers or bag
Often old carpets are in excellent condition and can be used to realize your wildest dreams. Slippers for guests will cost practically nothing, and an original and bright bag will complement the look.
Mug stand
For those who like to drink hot tea in front of the TV or at their desk, a piece of carpet can be an excellent alternative to a regular stand.
Cushions
If the carpet is in good condition and the color matches the interior of the room, then you can sew comfortable pillows from it for a sofa or armchair.
Old carpets can only be used if they have not begun to crumble. Small particles flying in the air can cause allergies and breathing problems. It is better to throw away such products.
Hammock, hammock, hammock!!! How did you not think of it yourself? THANK YOU!!!
Good ideas. But cutting into furrows is a shame.
These are the carpets that have begun to crumble and you don’t use them at home in any way - you can lay them in the courtyard of a private house or in a country house - they’re lovely, no dirt in wet weather, no dust, and grass doesn’t grow where it’s not needed!
The most shameful thing is in the garden beds.
The coolest idea is a hammock.
the hammock is just right
Yes! The hammock idea also made me smile, maybe I’ll use it! Thanks for the idea!
I use my old carpets in different ways, but one option is a screen around the party area. My husband knocked together frames from the bars, screwed screws in around the perimeter, and I used his marks to sew the rings onto which we stretch the carpets to make a “wall.”We roll up the carpets for the winter; in the summer they sometimes get caught in the rain, but they dry quickly. The carpets are old, still with a quality mark, they have been serving as a screen for 5 years already... and I think that they will be enough for my husband and I to last forever!)))
The hammock is a bomb idea! But!!!!!! To make the hammock reliable, use eyelets along its width and pull the fastenings into the holes of the eyelets. So the carpet at the fastening point will not tear, its service life will be extended in a new quality, and the tension of the hammock will be comfortable, durable, and reliable! Hello everyone and best wishes!