{"id":446,"date":"2020-06-23T12:40:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T16:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rugs.com\/blog\/?p=446"},"modified":"2020-10-20T10:35:21","modified_gmt":"2020-10-20T14:35:21","slug":"do-you-really-need-a-rug-pad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rugs.com\/blog\/do-you-really-need-a-rug-pad\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Really Need a Rug Pad?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Short answer: yes. You need a rug pad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to adopt an \u201cout of sight, out of mind\u201d mentality with rug pads. After all, the pad is going under the rug, so you\u2019ll never actually see or touch it. It might be easy to think of rug pads as a useless add-on or upsell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, rug pads are an essential purchase no matter what\nstyle of rug you have or where you are placing it. Here are five of the major\nbenefits you can expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Prevent slipping, buckling and wrinkling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most obvious benefit of a rug pad is that they keep your\nrugs locked in place. If you\u2019ve ever moved too quickly on a rug and had it move\nout from under you, you understand how dangerous a slipping rug can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Non-slip<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Even if your rug is weighed down by heavy furniture, the\nloose ends of the rug can buckle and bunch up. A rug pad is important to\nprevent unsightly wrinkling and dangerous tripping hazard this creates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Protect your floors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another obvious benefit of a rug pad is the additional layer\nof protection it puts between your floor and your rug. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many rugs have rough backing\nmaterials<\/a>\u2014it\u2019s the nature of the beast. Even if the rug is only sliding\naround a little bit, this can severely damage your floors over time. With a rug\npad, you can make sure your rug never moves. Even if it does, the soft texture\nof the pad will protect your floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Rugs last longer with rug pads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping the rug from slipping doesn\u2019t just extend the life\nof your floors\u2014it extends the life of your rug too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friction can cause damage to the rug\u2019s backing which can\nlead to loosening pile. By keeping your rug still, you\u2019ll be able to avoid that\npossibility. Additionally, the extra cushion and support that a rug pad provides\ncan help keep the pile from crushing, which helps keep the rug looking better,\nlonger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Easier cleaning and vacuuming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rug pads promote airflow through the rug. This has two major\nbenefits when it comes to cleaning and maintaining\nyour rug<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, the circulating air goes a long way toward preventing\nharmful and foul-smelling bacteria from growing. Second, that airflow minimizes\nfriction when vacuuming, making that chore much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. More comfort and sound absorption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, rug pads offer an additional level of comfort and\nsound absorption you just can\u2019t get with a rug alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefit you can expect will depend on the type of rug\npad you get. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard, \u201cwaffle\u201d pads are focused on keeping your rug in\nplace and additional costs down. They will only provide a minimal amount of\nadditional cushion and sound absorption. These are a great choice for plush\nrugs that don\u2019t need a lot more help in the comfort department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Premium<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Felt-and-rubber pads like the Super-Loc pads we sell on\nRugs.com are a different story. These thick pads provide the ultimate in\ncomfort, sound absorption, and insulation from the floor beneath the rug. Felt\npads are a great choice for low-pile and flatweave rugs that might otherwise\nlack in these departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sizing Rug Pads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your rug pad should be about 1 inch shorter than your rug around every side (two inches shorter in both directions). So, for a 9\u2019 x 12\u2019 rug, an appropriately sized rug pad will be 8\u2019 10\u201d x 11\u2019 10\u201d. If you don\u2019t want to do the math yourself, you can just refer to the chart below for other common rug sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n Rug Size<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Rug Pad Size<\/strong>\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n 4\u2019 x 6\u2019\n <\/td>\n 3\u2019 10\u201d x 5\u2019 10\u201d\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n 6\u2019 x 9\u2019\n <\/td>\n 5\u2019 10\u201d x 8\u2019 10\u201d\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n 8\u2019 x 10\u2019\n <\/td>\n 7\u2019 10\u201d x 9\u2019 10\u201d\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n 9\u2019 x 12\u2019\n <\/td>\n 8\u2019 10\u201d x 11\u2019 10\u201d\n <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s\nimportant to keep the rug pad just a little smaller than the rug to make sure\nit stays out of sight. You want all the focus to be on your beautiful\nrug, after all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason for the 1\u201d border (and not a smaller border) is\nmainly for safety. If the pad ran all the way to the edge of the rug, it might\npose a tripping hazard. By leaving a full inch, you\u2019ll make sure your rug can\ndrape over the side of the pad and touch the floor. The result is a slight\n\u201cbeveled\u201d effect that neatly tapers to the ground and is as easy to walk over\nas it is good looking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protect your investment with a quality rug pad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No matter what type of rug or flooring you have, a quality\nrug pad is a necessity. Whether you decide to get a simple non-slip \u201cwaffle\u201d\npad or opt for a more luxurious felt pad, you can find it at Rugs.com.\nAvailable in standard sizes or cut-to-order, our rug pads are the perfect\ncompanion to any rug and home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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