Tips For Buying High Quality Rug Pads For Hardwood Floors
Using rug pads for hardwood floor protection is a great way to add an extra layer between your area rug and the floor.
What are rug pads used for?
The primary purpose is to make your area rugs slip resistant on hardwood or laminate flooring. Some area rugs may have a great look and feel but slide around when placed overtop of hardwood floors. Rug pads are made of a special felt that blends the floorcovering seemlessly with them floor while preventing it from slipping around.
What are they made of?
Rug pads are usually made of an organic polymer or rubber. They are also made from felt. The felt material is sprayed with a treatment that makes it more stable when placed overtop of a smooth surface. The main thing you want to consider about the material is the effect it could have on the hardwood floors. For example, rug pads made from polymers or rubber material generally will not leave a mark or create any kind of damage. However, the treatment spray used on felt has been known to occasionally leave a mark. This happens when the spray wears off over time and transfers to the flooring. When this happens the rug pads also lose their slip proof function.
What is the best choice?
A popular choice of rug pads are ones that are made of real rubber. Rubber is better than felt because it will always maintain its non slip function and will never leave any kind of marking on the floor. When you combine jute and good quality rubber you have a rug pad that will create a stable base and will have great durability. How thick should it be?
A good thickness for rug pads is about 1/4 of an inch. This can vary a bit, but this width is ideal for maximizing function while still going unnoticed underneath the area rug. Another popular wide is 1/8 of an inch. This width is commonly associated with rug pads made from organic polymers, which is another excellent choice.
Where can you get them?
You can get rug pads at any home improvement store such as Lowes and Home Depot. They are also available online from a variety of vendors.
Are there any other considerations?
You will need to take some special precautions if you have heated floors. It is not a good idea to cover them with rug pads that are treated with a chemical application material. The heat blended with the chemicals can accelerate the potential for the treatment material to stain the floors. If you have radiant heated floors, your best bet is to use jute/rubber rug pads. They will keep your area rug anchored and maximize their slip proof function.
Using rug pads on hardwood floors is a great way to keep your floor coverings from sliding around. Find a good quality product and you will be set for years to come.
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