View Cart / CheckoutLots of people run out and buy expensive and durable area rugs and at the same time they fail to purchase a rug pad for their new area rugs. This can be a common mistake that many good folks make when they are in the process of redecorating their homes. And the truth be told, many people fail to realize the many great benefits of having a durable rug pad in your home, underneath your pricey and flashy new area rug. So to better help you to see why a good rug pad is so important, let’s break it down really quickly shall we?
Using the proper rug pads extends the life of your rug and greatly increases the durability of it. Because area rugs tend to be placed in high foot traffic areas of most homes, they also can tend to wear out faster due to the increased amount of feet crossing the rug daily. By using a durable rug pad you will eliminate the stresses that are placed upon the area rug you just spent lots of money to purchase. Think of rug padding like an insole for your shoes. Your feet take fewer traumas every time you step inside of a shoe that has an added, padded insole. The same is true for durable rug pads, they pad the area rug and absorb much of the pressure and the shock that otherwise would wear the rug out faster. This extra shock absorber extends the life of your area rug by years.
Adding a thick and high quality, durable rug pad to your area rug helps to ease the process of cleaning that rug when you vacuum. Because the rug is raised slightly off the surface of the flooring with a rug pad, a vacuum can more easily clean the dirt in, around and underneath the area rug. And, finally, slippage is always an issue with area rug placement in your home. A rug pad will assure that the area rugs stays firmly in place and does not slide around when walked over.
