How to Stop Sliding a Recliner Swivel Base on the Carpet

How to Stop Sliding a Recliner Swivel Base on the Carpet
Written By
Amy Davidson
Amy Davidson
Published: Nov 9, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

Preventing your recliner from moving and scooting around on your carpets is easy and can be done with some tools from your hardware store.

  1. Measure the swivel base of your recliner in circumference to ensure you get the right kind of pad to fit the entire base. Head to your local hardware store and purchase a furniture mat that is just slightly larger than the base of your recliner. For example, if the swivel recliner base is 45 inches across, purchase a pad that is 46 inches.

  2. Decide where you want to place your recliner, if you haven’t done so already. Vacuum the area well, so that no dirt or debris will get stuck under the recliner and pad. Place pad in the area where you wish to place the recliner.

  3. Lift up the recliner, with the help of a friend, and hover it over the furniture pad you laid out. Slowly lower the recliner onto the pad, watching to make sure that it is centered on the pad and that none of the swivel base extends beyond the pad.

Things You Will Need

  • Measuring tape
  • Rubber furniture mat
  • Vacuum

Photo Credits

rocker recliner chair image by James Phelps from Fotolia.com

rocker recliner chair image by James Phelps from Fotolia.com

Amy Davidson

Amy Davidson is a graduate from the University of Florida in Gainesville, with a bachelor's degree in journalism. She also writes for local papers around Gainesville doing articles on local events and news.

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