[header] How to stop a rug from moving on a wooden floor [title] Measure your rug's width and length. [step] Before you even think about going out to purchase a rug pad, you'll need to know your rug's dimensions. Use a tape measure to record the length and width of the rug. 
If your rug has fringes, leave them out of the measurement. The rug pad won't need to cover them.