Well, I was in Target to pick up a basic boring bathmat when I saw this hot little number in the new arrivals section for the same price. Why not? It’s cotton, can be thrown in the wash…it’s just missing a non skid bottom.
I can fix this without even leaving the house. I loathe rug mats/pads. I know they are a necessary evil with fine rugs, but for a $14 Target rug…Hell NO.
I can’t take credit for this idea…I saw it somewhere years ago…maybe Martha?
Whip out some silicone caulk (you can get squeeze tubes if you don’t want to mess with a gun.) This is the waterproof stuff used in bathrooms etc…I chose clear because, well, it’s clear and less noticeable. Even though it’s on the under side, I’ll know it’s there. Call me Stevie Jobs. I digress.
I used a spreader because I buy them in 10 for a dollar packs, but a piece of cardboard or even your finger will work too.
Hit that baby with a bead of caulk that zigs and zags like Heather Locklear’s drive home and then smooth the bead with your tool of choice.
The point in spreading it is to keep it smoother underfoot and to adhere better to the fabric. Just don’t smoosh it in too deep.
I go to put it in the bathroom and it’s too damn wide. Figures. The kids and puppy have been trashing my rug at the front door, so how about there?
 
OK, so not a total waste. I still need a bathmat though.