Rugs.com Offers Teachers A Chance to Win A Free Rug For Classrooms

August 21, 2025 at 09:03 AM EDT

Rugs.com Relaunches "Paying it Floorward" Campaign with Simplified Teacher Nominations to Help More Educators Earn A Free Rugs.com Rug for Classrooms

Continuing its support of educators nationwide, Rugs.com, the one-stop online rug shop, has made it easier to nominate a teacher to win a free rug for their classroom through its impactful "Paying it Floorward" initiative.

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Continuing its support of educators nationwide, Rugs.com has made it easier to nominate a teacher to win a free rug for their classroom through its impactful "Paying it Floorward" initiative. Northern California teacher @sweetandpetiteteacher is just one of thousands nationwide who have already won a rug for their classrooms.

What began in 2023 as a small act of gratitude for local schools near Rugs.com's headquarters in Fort Mill, SC, has grown into a nationwide movement. Rugs.com has successfully placed thousands of free rugs in over 1,200 classrooms across all 50 states.

Due to the overwhelming success of Paying it Floorward and the high volume of participation in the initial launch, Rugs.com has relaunched the program with significant enhancements, making it easier for teachers and community members to nominate and share inspiring stories of deserving educators. The new process encourages community nominations and now empowers teachers to apply directly.

Seeing the need to foster positive learning environments, Rugs.com has spent the last few years empowering teachers and communities to add warmth, comfort, and personality to educational spaces.

"'Paying it Floorward' is our promise to back teachers and help create warm, inspiring classrooms where students can thrive. The strong response from communities nationwide tells us this work matters. Our latest updates deepen our investment in education, direct support for educators and the classroom resources they need, because supporting teachers is the most effective way to support students." — Jasmine Karasek, CFO & Co-Owner

For more information or to nominate a teacher, visit: https://rugs.com/p/Teacher-Appreciation

About Rugs.com: Rugs.com is a one-stop online rug shop for all your floor covering needs. With over 100,000 rug designs, the extensive selection of indoor and outdoor rugs offers a wide variety of shapes, styles, and textures. With more than 60 years of experience in hand-knotted and machine-woven rugs, the family-owned and operated business believes that "beneath every moment" - whether it is a baby's first step, a first dance, or a cherished memory - there should be a beautiful rug. Rugs.com is making online shopping simple with the lowest possible prices, fast and free shipping every day, award-winning customer support, and a 30-day free return policy. Learn more at www.rugs.com.