Do You Put A Pad Under An Area Rug

It helps hold the rug in place and prevents slips.

Do you put a pad under an area rug.

Placing a pad under a rug not only prevents the rug from slipping on your hardwood floor it also makes the rug more comfortable for walking. They don t slip because of their weight. A rug pad adds softness to any rug and dampens noise. Like the cushion under a wall to wall carpet a good rug pad helps to protect the area rug from wear and tear by absorbing the majority of the impact from foot traffic the pad is designed to compress and bounce back even a firm pad will do this slightly which takes the strain off of the rug fibers.

A pad under the rug prevents scratches and dye transfer to your floor or carpet below. Because the rug pad acts as a buffer and prevents fibers from being crushed it extends the life of your rug. I am enjoying not having to vacuum carpet under the bed. So if you have an area rug that is 8 x 10 you would want it to be 7 10 x 9 10 which is 2 less on each dimension or 1 inch less on each side.

Generally you want the area rug pad to be slightly smaller than the area rug itself so it doesn t show. The pad not only protects the surface of your floor but also helps keep the rug from sliding around on the floor which can prevent. The right rug pad will protect your floors from scratches spills and stains while protecting your rug from furniture indentations stabilizing it to facilitate vacuuming providing a buffer to minimize wear and tear and increasing air flow to keep it cleaner every day. An area rug is a great way to add a little warmth under foot atop a cool hardwood floor.

Not just any pad will do though. I prefer 4x6 area rugs or a bed runner rug on either side of the bed. All area rugs no matter type thickness or size need rug pads to protect them and the floors they lie on. If you plan to put an area rug down on a flat floor such as hardwood or tile you should use an area rug pad.

A good rule of thumb is one inch less on each dimension. An area rug on its own slips easily when stepped upon especially on smooth floors such as hardwood or laminates. A lighter weight area rug next to the bed might need a non slip mat.