Generally speaking however these aren t techniques you can do yourself.
Carpet runner with edges.
The edges of a remnant will ravel and fray unless bound.
Rug runner edge in mocha is designed for use with a roll runner to help add a finished look to cut edges.
The multy home crimson runner edge is designed for use with a roll runner to help add a finished look to cut edges.
If you re using carpet as a stair runner or an area rug however it.
If you want to make an area rug from a carpet remnant or from a swath of broadloom carpet off a roll there are several options for finishing the edges to prevent fraying.
This runner edge is machine washable for easy cleaning.
The most common choices for carpet finishing are binding serging and fringing.
A leftover carpet remnant that matches or complements home decor can be turned into an attractive area rug.
It should be spot cleaned for easy maintenance.
The edges of wall to wall carpeting are usually tucked under baseboards and trim safely invisible and protected from fraying.
Professional carpet binding can be expensive but you can bind the edges yourself with supplies from a hardware or home improvement store.
This runner edge is machine washable for easy cleaning.