BACKING & FINISHING | 3 methods to create durable & long lasting tufted rugs

In this video, we'll go through three different gluing and backing methods for finishing your hand-tufted rugs ✨
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PRODUCTS USED LISTED BELOW 👇
🎥 TIMESTAMPS
1:00 Materials used for gluing and backing
3:45 METHOD 1: EASY
Pro’s
✅ Cheap, could use any backing fabric
✅ Rugs are malleable, easy to pack and ship
✅ Doesn't use spray adhesive
Con’s
🚫 Not as long lasting, fibers come out when pulled-not confident in longevity of products made using Roberts 3095 as primary adhesive
7:17 METHOD 2: SUPER DURABLE
Pro’s
✅ Solid, durable, long lasting, not going anywhere. Highly resistant to heavy foot traffic and years of use
✅ Also does not use spray adhesive
Con’s
🚫 Can’t get a great waterfall edge
11:12 METHOD 3: FINAL (and best in my opinion)
Pro’s
✅ Solid and durable because it uses AAT1132
✅ Doesn’t use spray adhesive
✅ Looks beautiful and clean, nice waterfall edge
✅ Uses less Roberts 3095
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🛠 PRODUCTS USED
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[@ron3940]

don't think we need to say it anymore.. but you and this channel have inspired myself and many others to try making rugs and these videos help so much

[@shanti34567]

The problem for these adhesives is that they are not machine washable. This is an issue for small bathroom rugs or for pillows. Fiber Lok is machine washable and I use it for small projects because they are machine washable and dryable. Unfortunately, it is is very expensive, so for larger projects I use Roberts. It can stand up to machine cleaning with a hand carpet shampoo machine.

[@dutchpimp1212]

Could you maybe do a more in depth video of applying the twill tape? I struggle with it a lot. Would be nice to see it done on a rug with a lot of curved edges

[@sidehustlin2233]

I've been using oops paint as a backing glue, I have lots of it in my garage, they're extremely cheap to get at the Hardware store.. 1/2 gallon does a full 3x4 rug. and it actually absorbs into the yarn and fabric locking it together tight. so tight I can't pull them apart. it's thin, malleable, and simple cleanup.

[@faynroh]

can you wash them with no problem?

[@sidehustlin2233]

@faynroh haven't tried would be good to filing out. Can't get paint out of my clothes

[@camerondaneri7025]

I would love to see a closer view of how u folded the edge over to show only the yarn. Super awesome!

[@lynettevasquez1156]

thank you so much for posting again! I recently came to see if you had another video because your videos keep me tufting and constantly learning new ways of things!

[@leftcornerdesign]

Very helpful! I love watching the learning journey.

[@abbeyhenthorne2039]

Loved it! I love learning new methods of making/finishing rugs! Thanks so much!

[@therealkjdrugs]

You're amazing ms. AJ you have inspired me in so many ways (Keep going)

[@TheJoeConnors]

👏👏👏this was super helpful! It's hard to find videos where they explain in detail "why" I do this. Thank you!

[@babyadel2023]

I am new to tufting and just had finished tufting my rug and this video has given me hope to finishing this rug well. I just have a question..did you try using anti slip material for your rug backing??

[@mikecardona5753]

Needed this thank you. Just started and was wondering for best finishes. Subscribed!

[@arcanecave]

Thank you for making an update video on this! Love your rugs and helpful videos!! ( Was also wondering about that spray adhesive not being available, so I’m glad you don’t use it anymore!)

[@zeldadahya9743]

I so needed to watch this. THANK YOUUU!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@ladyautonauta]

Thank you AJ ☀️

[@Femegems]

YEEEESSSS! Clicked so fast 😭 Thank you for all your tips. I will def be trying these out.

[@brigitcheshire3039]

Just watched your original backing video and now this one, it's inspiring to see how far you've come!!!

[@joro981able]

You're the best AJ!

[@GodlyWarrior_]

Thank you so much for continue to share! I’m about to start my tufting business and with not a lot of financial resources I’m trying to avoid any unnecessary mistakes 😊 your video reply help!

[@AriannaBrieann]

I loveeeew your rugs aesthetics. It’s everything I wanna be lol

[@lezlikely09]

i appreciate this video so much. you have given so many good tips

[@MrTwins95]

Thank you so much for this video! I just finished making my first rug and I didn’t realize how difficult the backing was going to be! Was the most frustrating part, and the part in the least happy with on my rug. Will look at getting some twill tape for my next project!

[@Effin_Pancakes]

So glad I found this vid, just got done with a rug, and my little strips of my backing keep peeking out beyond my twill tape, and I’d have to go trim more after I added my twill tape. Definitely going to try a couple of your methods. Thank you for the fantastic vid.

[@maddchem0153]

Yayyyyyy I just found out Tuft the World are nearby me here in Philadelphia and they do workshops here too! Yesssssssss!

[@Alexgg248]

So helpful!

[@stac1savage]

Heckin brilliant ✨

[@marypaullada565]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

[@noureddinezerfa]

Amazing 😍🤩

[@dasiathaadon]

thank you so much for this!!!

[@anihem4439]

Thank you so much!!

[@fyrecraftedgaming]

Omg, I've been planning to do the same elements tattoos on my fingers! (Will add witchy magic to everything I make!)

[@Hajer9212]

Thank you 😊

[@wilnavoges8861]

Learn a lot from you.

[@tatiannahclarke1049]

Such an amazing video! Do you put anything on the bottom of your rugs to stop them from slipping on hardwood floors?

[@christinepingkan6726]

Thank you so much for updating this process and share with us! You are amazing!

[@edithhilliard6154]

was wondering if you were doing well and kicking butt!! Glad to know you are

[@katiecookie562]

I loved this video! As always it's so informational! Do you use both the action bac fabric and the final backing cloth for your pieces? I saw they were both linked so just wondered if they're both used 👀 and does the final backing cloth have a no slip effect when the rug is used on the floor? Thanks so much!

[@yuiii1193]

Very helpful tips and insights~ I'm a beginner in tufting and I learned a lot! thank you very much!! ❤ Out of curiosity (inquiry).. I know this might sound dumb/weird, but I wonder what would happen if both the Robert's and 1132 is mixed together as one mixture for the gluing of the carpet's back?

[@vanessagomez5738]

thank u!

[@christiansiddons2121]

Wow amazing didn't think of using carpet glue for sealing the backing, definitely save money from not using the spray adhesive plus its toxic

[@lynnejakins9989]

AJ thank you for all your videos they are amazing. One question for you where do I purchase replacement blades for the hand held carpet trimmer

[@NijiHoshi]

Dang, that first solution is exactly what I've been looking for! I've tried a different method from somewhere else and my finishes always look so ugly! Thank you! =D

[@katiar6105]

Yes!! I needed this. Thank you for sharing!

[@taylorcampbell1272]

Hey thanks for the video I have been trying to decide on what would be the best method for finishing my rugs. I’m just starting out but I really want to make sure that I’m making high quality rugs. Do you recommend using the AAT-1132 just starting out? Or should I stick with Roberts?

[@waanmak7540]

Which way is best ?? All look good ,

[@PO-si4ty]

I'm getting tired of finding Contact Adhesive Gorilla Glue. May try one of these out. Thank you!!!

[@CynthiaJacobbrown]

What was the combo of the adhesive you used? Fabulous work BTW.

[@adrianavelazquez6586]

Hola AJ!!! I love your tutorials. I was wondering if you could recommend a Natural latex rubber glue for backing?

[@mariareginalizzi6481]

Very useful video! How long does it take to dry?

[@calebchurchill3642]

Whats the benefit of hot glueing vs hand stitching other than time? Could I use a whip stitch with the tape? Thanks for the great video.

[@strawbebby]

Hi, I'm watching through your videos and I was wondering if you are still using the rubber backed felt or if you solely use backing materials from tuft the world now?

[@sophierubin2052]

Do you know what other adhesives people use for the twill tape besides hot glue? I'd worry about the durability of hot glue more than any of the other components. And do you have any recommendations for how to find a local supplier of AAT 1132?

[@dillonbodnar6084]

Is it important to keep the rug on the frame for the glue application process? Or can I take it off to apply glue/let it dry?

[@chrisg5167]

Hi! Love your videos and all the insight you provide. Have you ever worked with Holdens liquid latex? I’ve used it a few times for some of my projects and I was wondering if you have any experience or insight on using that.

[@AJMAKES137]

That is one adhesive I have yet to try! Would be interested in giving it ago at some point. How has your experience been with it?

[@Karen-fq5eq]

Que tela utilizas para la parte de atras? es antideslizante?

[@ayniyawilliams3636]

Hello I’m new to tufting. One question that I have is how much did u sell your rugs for when u first started out

[@samanthahenao7408]

Hello! did you make any modifications to your gun when it arrived? Or did you just use it as it came?

[@vellamsmith]

Can you give estimates of how long the rugs last and with what products?

[@charlyj.3691]

Can you use any fabric for the final backing? My local fabric store just closed, so I might go looking in thrift stores.

[@captainkttyhwk]

use capitol 022 latex carpet seam sealer.

[@Jesuistygrr]

Have you used tear mender as an adhesive?

[@pb5335]

Since the Roberts 3095 stays tacky, if you were to step on these rugs as intended, would the adhesive squish onto the floor?

[@eserob5864]

Hi got a question the rug you make that is going to be in a bathroom you use the the aat glue can i use the other one the robert you think it would work like for a bathroom to?

[@user-jk9nm8zc6d]

hey Aj, how much in weight approximately do you say you used from each glue in the final backing?

[@IEatNightcore]

I'm using roberts 6700 which dries slightly tacky, along with a kinda "mesh-like" cloth backing... is there going to be an issue of the rug sticking to the floor (and ruining the floors) if people are stood on it? edit: should I add an additional, solid, backing?

[@franale4950]

Hi! thanks for sharing useful information about tufting :D i´m starting doing it, so please if you can help me with something... do you recommend washing these rugs? if so, how? (I mean with which products in order to prevent the yarn to falls off in the process) , and if not, then how do you recommend cleaning them up ?

[@AJMAKES137]

I have a video on my channel about cleaning hand tufted rugs :)

[@preciousasher6067]

Hellow, where can I get the glue to make backing rugs, please

[@rrtolkein4221]

Thanks for the video, it's super helpful! Can I ask what the average drying times for both compounds? I recently made a rug with roberts 3095 and i let it try for 24 hours and i couldnt tell if it was just very tacky or if i didn't let it dry long enough.

[@AJMAKES137]

AAT 1132 dries pretty quickly - somewhere like 6-12 hours I'd say. Roberts 3095 takes longer to dry and I don't think it ever fully cures-in my experience, it's always a little tacky which is why I use it as an adhesive for my backing fabric

[@rrtolkein4221]

@@AJMAKES137 Thank you so much!

[@chrisbay6672]

They also offer a 1 gallon jug which is much less expensive to try out

[@alexisbrown866]

Did you ever switch to an adhesive that didn’t have a ton of fumes? I watched a video from you about a year ago and you said you were thinking of switching to a different adhesive. 😊

[@lrzeno4881]

Thanks for the update, I'm going to try this new method with both adhesives. I'm in the market for a new gun, what do you think about the 2-N-1 tufting guns, or is it better to just purchase them separate?

[@AJMAKES137]

I've struggled when using the green two in one machine.. It's a lot clunkier. I find it easier to have a cut pile and a loop pile so I don't have to change any of the mechanics of my machine and risk breaking it.

[@lrzeno4881]

@@AJMAKES137 Thank you I purchased a new pile gun I figured the same thing, that I didn't want to have to change the mechanic after looking at each gun, thank you so much for for your response... Happy tufting!

[@richmondosei4283]

will it be simple to roll and fold a rug since the rug becomes more stiff after using the AAT1132? am in Ghana and new to Rug, I have finished my 1st practiced Rug and it's left on the Frame. the glue is expensive to import to Ghana. hope to hear from you

[@redheadpeachboy]

Fantastic video. AJ i have a question, what do you think would be a healthy method to glue a rug inside? I see u have a mask and goggles on, do you think that glueing outside even tho its raining would affect the glue quality against the rug? I live in Vancouver, where it rains a lot and we dont get a lot of sunshine, I m wary of glueing outside bc of this but I also dont want to keep glueing inside bc my apt is quite small and the smell of the glue gets everywhere.

[@AJMAKES137]

If you have to glue inside, a respirator + good ventilation in a confined space is best. A lot of these adhesives give off VOC's which can be damaging when inhaled. I typically close the door of my studio, open the window, and wear a respirator 👍

[@annempanga7370]

What fabrics are you using for the final finish and the glue name too

[@reginamanzo9512]

Hello I was wondering make kind of mask you use so you don’t inhale any toxic fumes?

[@berrinbalc5393]

Strong glue is important but it should be washable as well:)

[@AJMAKES137]

Have you had any luck creating a rug that is machine washable?

[@berrinbalc5393]

@@AJMAKES137 sure:)

[@vanessagomez5738]

is your twill tape 1 inch thick? :)

[@tiffanym9504]

So glad you have an updated video now. You definitely inspired me into rug making. Quick question, when your cut pile gun is delivered from tufting gun, besides attaching the swivle, is the gun actually ready for use? or do i have to make adjustments? can’t find any info on that.

[@AJMAKES137]

typically in my experience, it's ready to use right out of the box (once you attach the swivel)

[@tayy_beauty6169]

Can you make a Amazon wish list and link it in the bio

[@9ku9na9]

What spray adhesive should I use? Can’t find Robert’s 007

[@AJMAKES137]

None of the methods I demoed in this video use spray adhesive

[@lalaga09]

What do you use to make it not slup

[@Becausethe90s]

Do these guns break often? I notice you have like 10 boxes on the floor lol..

[@NoflikOfficial]

Would you recommend glueing the backing right onto the wet carpet adhesive like you did or is a separate adhesive still the better option? It's hard to find good backing adhesive where I live and I've been thinking about doing it this way too.

[@CherishedCustoms]

From my experience, gluing backing onto the wet carpet adhesive creates a better hold than with the spray adhesive.

[@NoflikOfficial]

That sounds logical. I'm definitely going to give it a try next time, thank you.

[@CherishedCustoms]

@@NoflikOfficial No problem! Also, most of these glues are super toxic, so I avoid using extra glues since the carpet adhesive holds well.

[@NoflikOfficial]

@@CherishedCustoms yeah that's a smart move. I've been looking for a "less toxic" glue but to no avail, so I feel skipping that step would be the best option. *I gave you a follow on Instagram :)

[@tinag4608]

What width twill tape do you recommend?

[@Jesuistygrr]

Would like to know as well.

[@jasminechester9142]

What is the name of the net backing you used ?

[@karenburnett6930]

How do you clean your beautiful rugs?

[@robinsonmedrano5840]

What types are the backing?

[@chrisbay6672]

Hey, thanks for the videos. Very informative for my tufting journey. I subscribed and gave you some likes to help out.

[@jeniferpinto2416]

Which yarn do you use??

[@AJMAKES137]

Rug Wool from Tuft the World! tuftinggun.com

[@HeyBBell]

Once I cut my rug off the frame, it wants to curl. How do I avoid this?

[@sosododo6804]

What is the kind of thread?

[@luvrugs5332]

do your rugs ever shed?

[@kimberlysheehan1268]

Is that a non slip backing?

[@AJMAKES137]

No, but a non slip rug pad could be placed under it :)

[@faisalaliansari4775]

Hi

[@faisalaliansari4775]

How much glue

[@robertgarcia6121]

Link to tape you used

[@AJMAKES137]

In the description box

[@larocha7264]

When you began making rugs were you hand tufting them? Also, when you were first beginning did you begin to start a business or as a hobby.. and were you afraid to begin because you didn’t know if it would take off? I’m wanting so badly to begin my own little business and I’m so worried to invest in all the items it takes! Because I don’t know if it will take off and pay off…

[@jaggermurlin6343]

so whats a waterfall edge? google didnt help me.

[@esooeslam]

What about the smell?

[@carterbutler2535]

Bruh why not provide links to twill tape