Quality Rug Pad: How to Choose

Whether you have an antique rug or a new rug and you’re concern is to make sure to get a quality rug pad, your choices are good yet you need to pay attention to details. There are many quality rug pads available that are either non slip pads or simply to protect your rug and floor while adding comfort. In the different levels of rug pads there are a few aspects you should consider when looking for a quality pad.

In the world of non slip rug pads, the quality ones are either made of an organic substance or a solid rubber. I stress solid rubber because a very inexpensive way to manufacture non slip pads is to use nylon or pvc, a form of plastic, and to coat this material with a spray adhesive to give it a non slip feature. Unfortunately, this spray is only temporary before it stops providing a non slip feature and usually marks and damages your floor. The organic version of this, a non slip pad with holes, uses more plant oils in place of the chemical spray and has been proven to last without damaging most floors. For a more substantial non slip rug pad, one to be considered the best, there is a great choice that is made with a combination of jute and rubber. This pad is dense to prolong the life of your rug and protect your floor from scratches and indentations. Here, again, the quality version of this pad is one in which the rubber side is a solid layer of natural rubber. Many are made today at a less expensive level using a sprayed on latex. Although some of these latex sprays may be a form of rubber, the fact that it is a spray and not a solid layer that is sewn on causes the material to break down and possibly stick to your floor. The Ultra Premium at Rug Pad Corner is one which contains a solid, sewn on layer of natural rubber.

Finally, a quality rug pad for rugs that do not require a non slip function is one made of a recycled jute. This pad is mold and mildew resistant, nonallergenic and is compressed in such a way that the density protects the rug and floor. The felt jute rug pad is made in various qualities, or density, and the best is a 40 ounce. This is dense enough to protect your rug and floor yet soft enough to feel the comfort of it. Here, make sure the pad is made from a recycled jute and does not contain any chemicals or latex.

Making a small investment now on the right quality rug pad for your rugs and floors could prove to avoid costly damage later. Find your rug pad sources and take a little time to make sure the rug pad is the quality your rug and floor deserves.

About the Author

Luis Santamaria has been involved in the area rug and flooring industry for several years. His expertise is in rug care and preservation. Protect your investment and avoid costly damage to rugs and floors with a quality rug pad. You may read and view more at www.rugpadcorner.com

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