How To Fit A Rug Pad

If your rug doesn t have a slip resistant backing a rug pad can help prevent slips and falls.

How to fit a rug pad.

Area rug pads often come larger than the rugs themselves but you can cut an area rug pad down to size. 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 falls. An area rug pad lies underneath the area rug between the bottom of the rug and the floor s surface. Wait 1 2 days before trimming.

How to choose rug pads the main things to consider when you re choosing this type of padding are the dimensions the thickness and the type of flooring in your home. Don t rely on the rug label for an accurate measurement. 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. Rugs in front of the sink or stove help ease pain in the feet legs and lower back.

A rug pad also protects your flooring from premature scuffs and wear as well because the rug won t slide back and forth as you walk across it. Rug sizes are usually rounded off to the nearest whole standard size. Smooth down any air bubbles that might be trapped between the pad and the area rug. This becomes the size of the rug pad itself leaving a large enough edge all the way around so that the rug pad will not be accidentally seen by yourself or guests.

Whether you choose individual rugs or a stylish runner keep it about 6 inches away from the cabinets. Placing the rug pad before you can put down the rug pad you will need to start by clearing out any furniture that can inhibit your full view of the space since having furniture. Using the washi tape as a guide roll out your area rug pad and place the area rug directly on top. It may read 9 feet by 12 feet but the actual size could be smaller due to binding and rug making processes.