Runner rug size
Hallway dimensions in, runner that leaves floor showing each side.
- 1 Hall size
- 2 Doors + border
- 3 Runner + diagram. Live, no button needed
Try:
Hall in feet. Border in inches.
Your size
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Tape check · doors + vents
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- Open every door onto the runner. It must clear the pile.
- Check vents stay uncovered; one long runner beats small pieces.
- Live with the tape 24 hours, then order.
Runner rug size rules
- 4–8 in floor each side; 12 in clear at ends and doorways.
- Long halls: one runner, or two split at a doorway with 12 in gap.
- Low flat pile near doors and vents.
Runner rug size FAQs
What size runner for a hallway?
Leave 4–8 in of floor each side and stop ~12 in before doorways. Common: 2×7, 2×8, 2.5×8, 2.5×10, 3×12. One long runner beats joining small rugs.
How do I handle doors opening onto the runner?
Swing every door over the taped outline. Use thin pile where doors pass and keep vents uncovered.
How do I check before buying?
Tape the centered strip, walk it daily, open all doors, live with it 24 hours, then order.
Guideline tool. Always tape the outline and measure before you buy. rugsizeguide.com