Plan the setup, then buy what is missing

Plan your first tufted rug setup.

Start with the machine, size the cloth, and fill the gaps in the kit before you order.

01
Plan supplies
Write down what the kit includes and what is missing. In a shared building, also read the apartment noise and fume guide.
02
Choose a gun
Compare the machine, bundle, replacement parts, and seller support.
03
Size the cloth
Measure the span and add the mounting margin.
04
Fill materials gaps
Separate cloth, yarn, adhesive, and finishing needs.
05
Finish the rug
Choose backing and detail tools for the job in front of you.

Choose your next step

Start with the part you need to solve.

Already have a frame? Go straight to the calculator.

Use an included-versus-missing worksheet for the gun, frame, cloth, yarn, and finishing categories.

Check a bundle's listed contents against the supplies your project still needs.

Compare starter-kit identity, included pieces, support, and returns before choosing your machine.

Measure the span, add your mounting margin, and compare rectangular cuts from the cloth you can buy.

Separate the material decisions a gun kit often leaves out.

Tools for your next task

Choose the guide that matches the step you are working on.

Review throw distance, image flip, and the inputs for the distance calculator.

Check the setup steps before tracing your design.

Compare how scissors, a carver, and a planer shape rug pile.

See what to confirm before using a guide with a carver.