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Quality Rug Pads
A quality rug pad can add both comfort and protection to any area rugs. It also will prevent the rug from slipping on hard surfaces, while keeping you hardwood floors looking fresh and clean. The right rug pad will add many years of life your hardwood floors.
The most popular rug pads tend to be either felt, natural rubber, or pvc. The more dense the rug pad, the better it will protect your floors. A quality pad (that is dense) will help prevent scratches on your floors. Also it will protect your floor and keep the back of the rug from causing damage and scratching your floors.
In certain cases, a thicker rug pad is not necessarily better. This is the case for areas of high traffic, where the rug might slip more often. A thicker rug pad, such as a felt rug pad, will make smaller area rugs and runner rugs a bit too bulky. This will cause unwary visitors to trip. It also wont grip as well as a thinner non-slip pad.
A rug pad will also add comfort, insulation, cushion, and warmth to your home. Most area rugs that sit directly on hardwood will be hard and cold with your floors. The best rug pads will create a more inviting atmosphere for you and your guests in your home.
A felt and rubber rug pad is one of the best non-slip rug pads that I can mention. It adds both safety and cushioning all in one rug pad. 100% felt pads will offer cushioning, but might slip all over the place. A 100% natural rubber rug pad will keep your rug secure to the floor, but won't provide much in regards to cushioning and floor protection. Every area rug needs a rug pad. Choose a quality made in USA rug pad without and chemicals or adhesives that might give off harmful VOC's and odors.