View Cart / CheckoutWhen you invest in new rugs for your home, especially slippery area rugs that are over hardwood floors, then you will also want to purchase rug pads to hold your rugs in place and add some extra softness to your flooring.
Benefits of Rug Pads
Rug pads are often necessary when you have area rugs that are placed over hardwood or tile flooring to prevent slippage and accidents. This is especially true if you have chosen high quality area rugs that have a smooth or felt bottom, which is very slippery.
Rug pads are made to anchor your rugs in place using non-slip materials that create a slight bond between the rug and the floor. Rug pads can also extend the life of your area rugs, since they provide a barrier for dirt and dust from the floor, making it easier to vacuum out.
Rug pads are also an excellent addition to your flooring when you want a softer, more appealing area in your living space. You can use area rugs for exercises such as yoga easily when you have a soft rug pad underneath.
Features of Rug Pads
High quality rug pads are resistant to bacteria and mold, so your rugs will be clean and fresh each time you vacuum. Rug pads are easy to cut to size, and are reversible for easy cleaning and installation.
When you need to clean your rug pads, then all you need to do is use a mild soap and some warm water to clean the surfaces. Quality rug pads are made from a polyester interior that has been coated with vinyl, which secures your rugs.
Even if you already have carpeting and are not worried about slippage, you can still use rug pads to help clean your area rugs and to prolong the life of your rugs.
Ordering Rug Pads
Typically, you will need to order your rug pads in a slightly smaller size than your area rugs in order to “hide” the rug pad under your carpet. If you can´t find a rug pad in the proper size, then you can order a rug pad that is close and simply cut it to fit under your carpet.
If you have several small rugs or runners that need rug pads installed under them, then you can also consider purchasing one large rug pad and cut it to fit your small rugs. This will save you some money, although it does take a little time and planning to do properly.
If you do not want to customize your rug pads yourself, then you can also order your rug pads with your area rugs. This will help ensure that your rug pads are the correct size, and it will save you some time and energy during installation.
Cost
The cost of rug pads will vary depending on where you purchase them, but most high quality rug pads are around one dollar per square foot. Although it may seem a little expensive initially, you will be protecting your area rugs for years to come, and therefore protecting your investment.
